(Big update: Delayed to 2021) Hyatt devaluation: peak & off-peak pricing in 2020
Update 3/13/20: Running With Miles has reported an awesome change of heart from Hyatt: they will delay the introduction of peak and off-peak pricing for award stays...
A second look at Amex Green vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve
The American Express® Green Card has been completely revamped. Previously it was a nearly useless $95 per year card. Now, at a $150 per...
How I Made 2 Successful IHG Best Rate Guarantee Claims
A year or two ago I tried making a Best Rate Guarantee (BRG) claim with IHG but was unsuccessful. Following my recent successful BRG...
Park Hyatt Washington DC. Bottom line review.
The Park Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC is a Category 5 World of Hyatt property, which makes it a less appealing option for those...
Kimpton Seafire Grand Cayman. Bottom Line Review.
The Kimpton Seafire Resort in Grand Cayman is an IHG property. We stayed 3 nights using three separate uncapped IHG free night certificates (mine,...
On my mind: Coronavirus, points and miles
Last weekend, I presented at the Travel & Adventure Show in Washington DC and Nick presented at FTU (Frequent Traveler University). Going into the...
5 paths to extreme luxury with Hyatt
Hyatt is a tiny hotel chain when compared to the giants like Wyndham, Choice, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton. But for those seeking luxury accommodations,...
Last Chance Deals: LifeMiles Award Sale, WeBull Deposit Stock Bonus & Profitable Sam’s Club...
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon.
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What coronavirus means for us, a lively CSR/Platinum debate, and more
Live and face-to-face, this week's Frequent Miler on the Air features some live(ly) debate over the value of the CSR vs the Amex Platinum...
Hyatt: Watch Netflix, Hulu & more by casting to in-room TV
In the past 8 days I've stayed in 3 different Hyatt hotels and all three offered the ability to "cast" shows from your phone...
Maldives flights and hotel with 2 credit cards
Maldives flights and hotels can combine to form one of the most expensive exotic vacation options in the world. However, savvy rewards travelers know...
Grand Hyatt New York. Bottom Line Review.
The Grand Hyatt New York, located next door to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, is a World of Hyatt category 5 hotel. I stayed...
Is US Bank about to shake things up with a new transferable currency?
The US Bank Altitude Reserve is the king of "everywhere else" cards, provided your "everywhere else" is in-person purchases that can be made via...
(EXPIRED) Marriott category changes: Bad news
Update 3/3/20: Just a quick reminder that these changes come in tomorrow (March 4), so today is your final opportunity to lock in the...
