Family globe trotting, the best uses of points (and how to find them), United’s...
Whether you're looking for ways to meet spend for that next big bonus or you're looking for inspiration or tools to help you use...
My family’s 28,000 mile trip around the world for summer vacation
When my kids went back to school last week, I'm not sure what they said when their teachers asked about what they did for...
Hilton Tokyo Bay: Bottom Line Review
The Hilton Tokyo Bay is a great place to stay if you want to visit Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea. I would not recommend this...
United giving award flight discounts to Premier members & cardholders – even on partners
For a long time, United has offered improved award availability and discounted award flights for those who have Premier elite status and/or a United...
Grand Hyatt Tokyo: Bottom Line Review
The Grand Hyatt Tokyo is a very large property that provided a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. The location...
United vs. Air Canada: Which is the better Chase transfer partner?
When Chase first added Air Canada Aeroplan as an Ultimate Rewards transfer partner in 2021, I compared United Airlines and Air Canada award prices...
Using Buying Groups to Increase Credit Card Spend
There are many reasons that you might want to increase credit card spend. You may need to meet minimum spend requirements on new credit...
Deterring devaluations, bats at the library, post-flood Havasupai Falls, and new routes to Europe...
The government is stepping in to try and deter devaluations, Atlas Obscura delivers a batty site-seeing stop, Havasupai makes plans to reopen after last...
Best Choices post-devaluation, what to do if you get declined, how Marriott could improve,...
This week, we saw a big Choice devaluation, but it wasn't all doom and gloom: Greg took a look on the bright side and...
Capital One Savor successes and failures for 3% back
Earlier this week, I returned from almost six weeks abroad. My family started out in Europe, where we visited 7 different countries, before continuing...
My Marriott Bonvoy wishlist toward loving rather than tolerating Bonvoy
On paper, Marriott Bonvoy is an excellent loyalty program. It offers many ways to earn and redeem points, and its elite program offers upgrade...
Great value Preferred Hotels bookable with Choice points
Following the latest Choice-Preferred devaluation (prices now range up to 118,000 Choice points per night 87K Choice points per night) I had to scrap...
Easiest business class flights to book, United complains about Alaska/Hawaiian and yet another Hyatt...
United complains to the feds about the Alaska/Hawaiian merger, Hyatt buys another boutique brand and the easiest business class flights to actually book. All...
A big bet on Hawaiian, deciding whether to go all-in this Rent Day, best...
Having "returned" from vacation mere hours ago, in this week in review I am catching up on the week's events at Frequent Miler right...
