Podcast: Which hotel program is most rewarding for paid stays? | Coffee Break Ep23...
We know occasionally you may have to actually pay for a hotel night (instead of using your points and free night certificates.) In this episode...
My big bet on Hawaiian Alaska Mileage Plan
On last week's podcast, Nick and I discussed Alaska Airlines' pending Hawaiian Airlines purchase. Following the Department of Justice's lack of objection, the merger...
A United Airlines Mileage Massacre, a new Citi Strata card and Pepper’s problems with...
Stephen Pepper has some serious reservations about Pepper (the app), Citi files another Strata card trademark and United "massacres" parts of its award chart....
Are we ready for this merger? Deciphering what the Hawaiian/Alaskan merger means and more...
Last week the DOJ indicated that the Alaska / Hawaiian merger has a green light to move forward. What does that mean in the...
IHG One Rewards Complete Guide
IHG One Rewards is the loyalty program of the InterContinental Hotels Group. This program encompasses brands from long-term-stay value-options like Staybridge Suites and Candlewood...
Lux Belle Mare (Mr. & Mrs. Smith): Bottom Line Review
When I checked in to LUX* Belle Mare in Mauritius, I had no intention to write a review. I booked this stay through Hotels.com...
Hyatt Milestone chasing: should we all mattress run to Globalist status?
Last week, Greg published a really thought-provoking post about earning Hyatt elite nights and milestone rewards through spend (See: Hyatt Milestone Spending. What’s my...
Does that Amex to Hawaiian transfer bonus make sense now that the Alaska merger...
Hawaiian miles can be valuable in certain very specific situations. For example, miles can be used to upgrade Hawaiian Airlines flights between the U.S....
Guide to Ultra-Premium Credit Card Travel Protections
Ultra-Premium credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve and American Express Platinum have annual fees that commonly exceed $500/year. Despite those hefty costs of...
My World of Hyatt wishlist. Make a good thing even better
World of Hyatt is my favorite hotel loyalty program. Hyatt's program offers published award charts, great value for their points, multiple ways to achieve...
Best Uses of Avianca LifeMiles
Avianca LifeMiles is one of our favorite airline programs because of its combination of unique sweet spots, the ability to manipulate awards to pay...
The best way to book North American AA flights, a $100 US resort fee...
A new US property with a $100+ resort fee, a great award chart for North American AA flights and One Key is so bad...
In a world of devaluations, should we still hoard? [Week in Review]
This week saw a couple of big devaluations to LifeMiles and Qatar Airways, and yet Greg's advice is still to hoard and charry pick....
Selecting seats on a complicated Aeroplan booking
I am currently in the midst of traveling on a complex Aeroplan award ticket. After a couple of weeks in Europe, my family and...
