Point.me vs AwardLogic. Which award search tool is best?
Earlier this week I updated my post about the SeatSpy award search tool. That tool is great for finding award availability but only for...
Disney mistakes: Nick’s newbie errors
As a miles and points person, I find Disney completely unintuitive. When most people take a vacation, they just expect that it's going to...
“C” is for confusion: Capital One Shopping vs Offers vs Travel offers
Even if you don't have a Capital One credit card, you can take advantage of some of the best shopping deals in existence thanks...
Wentworth Mansion Charleston South Carolina (bookable via Hyatt SLH). Bottom line review.
Wentworth Mansion is an SLH property in Charleston South Carolina. The inn is charming, gorgeous, offers great service, and in my opinion is well...
Strange bedfellows and secret alliances
Did you know that Amex partners with United and that your favorite UR card might be the one that indirectly offers Grubhub+? On this...
The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte: Luxe and welcoming
Last Friday evening, my wife and I flew into Charlotte where we needed a one night stay. Our plan was to pick up our...
Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals
Big shopping days are upon us and with them come a multitude of deals and ways to stack them. Keep in mind that not...
Things I’m thankful for in miles & points (On Nick’s mind)
As many of us in the United States pause today to give thanks, and as I sit in the lobby of a nice hotel...
Extreme Stacking for Extreme Savings
Many of us in this hobby share a common pet peeve: I can't stand it when I realize that I spent more than I could...
Digging the Capital One Shopping Browser Extension
I'm reposting because this morning I received an incredible offer from Capital One Shopping: "24% back from giftcards.com." Even better, the email specifically reminded...
Holiday Shopping Savings Tips & Tools
With the hot holiday shopping season just around the corner, many of us will be hunting for great deals on everything from travel to...
Travel feels free when you’re broke and platinum…
Hopefully you've all gotten a chance to read Nick's excellent post about the joy (and myth) of "free" travel. In the post he does...
“Award Travel is Free” “No, it’s not.” “Does it matter?”
Are your points and miles free? Does it cost you something when you redeem them? Is your travel free if you use your points?...
Amex Platinum Saks credit: What can you get with $50?
The Amex Platinum card comes with a slew of valuable benefits like elite status, lounge access, and credits for Uber and airline fee incidentals....
