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...
Bonvoyology: Mastering Marriott’s Mysteries
Marriott Bonvoy is a maddeningly complex program which promises the world, but often delivers disappointment. Want to sign up for a second Bonvoy card?...
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....
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...
