How to find and book the world’s best first class award flights
The thing I love most about points and miles is that they often make it possible to enjoy experiences that I would never dream of paying cash for. A great example is the ability...
Marriott’s 2023 “Devaluation”: Much Better Than Expected
Marriott devalues its Bonvoy loyalty program in March of each year and I was particularly pessimistic about its prospects for 2023 because they'd be removing the anchor for how much properties could increase by.
With...
SeatSpy: An amazing tool for finding non-stop awards.
SeatSpy is a tool for finding awards on select airlines. The tool is quick and displays a full year of results all at once. Plus, if the awards you want aren't currently available, you...
(EXPIRED) IHG award sale: Save 15% on awards
IHG is offering an award sale whereby Platinum and Diamond members as well as Chase IHG Rewards credit card members can get a 15% discount when booking a Reward Night at any participating IHG property....
Now book Wyndham condos from 7500 points per night
On the most recent episode of the podcast, Greg mentioned the ability to use Wyndham Rewards points to book not only Vacasa vacation rentals, but also to book Club Wyndham properties that are often 1-bedroom...
Easy path to Hyatt’s top tier status [On my mind]
Wow, I didn't see this coming. During the pandemic Hyatt made it super easy to earn top tier elite status by cutting in half their elite requirements and then doubling elite earnings (see: Ludicrously...
(EXPIRED) Plentiful Etihad Apartments First Class space for up to 9 passengers
A reader tipped us off last night to the fact that Air Canada is showing access to a bunch of Etihad A380 first class award space -- they sent us a single example date...
Scratch Hawaii off your bucket list with just 2 credit card points bonuses
Perhaps it's the snow under which we were recently buried here in upstate New York (and that is now, thankfully, melting away) or perhaps it is my closet full of flowery shirts (im)patiently waiting...
Choice Choice choices in Australia
No, the headline isn't a typo. Choice Privileges offers some choice choices for budget family travelers heading Down Under. Perhaps describing Choice properties as being "choice" is a bit strong since this is definitely...
(EXPIRED) Southwest: Save 20% On Award Flights With Promo Code SAVE20NOW (Book By 3/16...
Southwest is out with a new offer today giving 20% off when using promo code SAVE20NOW. Unlike promotions when you get a discount on both paid and award flight, this latest offer is only...
[Update] Good availability: Secrets Impression Moxché (all-inclusive via Hyatt)
Update 3/11/23: Availability has been back again on many dates through the end of the schedule. I didn't have much difficulty finding several consecutive nights in January:
At 21-29K points per night, this property looks...
ANA First Class Awards Devalued When Booking Through Virgin Atlantic
It was always going to happen and that time is sadly now - Virgin Atlantic has updated its award chart which has resulted in a no-notice devaluation when redeeming Flying Club points to fly...
Great Hyatt Category 4: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Bottom line review
When word came yesterday of the impending Hyatt category changes, I cringed and turned half away from the screen as I searched the list for the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. I was sure that this...
(EXPIRED) Chase Ultimate Rewards Giving 50% Transfer Bonus To Marriott Bonvoy
Chase seems to offer a transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy a couple of times per year and sure enough, they've returned today with a 50% increase in how many Marriott points you receive when...
