The GUC stops here: Our incredible adventure
While I'm writing this post, Nick and I are on the final leg of our whirlwind GUC adventure. As a reminder, "GUC" rhymes with...
(EXPIRED) Another Radisson Promo: Earn 15,000 Bonus Points When Staying Twice (Stack With Other...
Radisson Rewards Americas has launched a new promotion offering 3,000 or 15,000 bonus points when staying once or twice. While that's a fairly good...
Overwater villas in the Maldives, bookable with Marriott points
I'm currently updating this post from my awesome overwater villa at Le Méridien Maldives! This Marriott resort currently (and incredibly) costs only 35K points...
Le Meridien Maldives first impressions: Wow!
I plan to write a more comprehensive review soon, but first there's this: In my opinion (based on about 24 hours of experience), Le...
Tips for booking “just in case” flights
When booking travel, there are times when it makes sense to have backup plans. Maybe, for example, you absolutely have to make it to...
Prince Suite at the Grand Hyatt Dubai: amazing use of Hyatt points
Greg and I spent the past two nights at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. I booked the Prince Suite, a suite that was available at...
(EXPIRED) Choice Hotels Promo: Stay 2 Nights & Earn 2k Points, Stay 3+ Nights...
Choice Privileges has launched a fairly good new promotion which, in some scenarios, will be better than their standard type of promo.
The Deal
Earn...
30% transfer bonus Hotel Programs to United
September seems to be transfer bonus month this year. Amex is offering a dozen transfer bonuses, LifeMiles is offering bonuses when transferring Membership Rewards...
(EXPIRED) 25% transfer bonus Marriott & IHG to Avianca LifeMiles
Avianca LifeMiles is currently offering a 25% bonus when transferring Marriott Bonvoy and IHG Rewards points to them.
The Deal
Get a 25% bonus when...
My experience applying a Ritz Club Upgrade Certificate
Chase's Ritz-Carlton credit card is one of my favorite ultra-premium cards. For $450 per year, the card offers an annual free night certificate good...
(EXPIRED) Southwest: Take 2 Flights & Get Companion Pass For ~2 Months
Southwest has launched a new promotion offering a free Companion Pass when taking one round trip or two one-way flights. There are limits on...
How we used our Delta Global Upgrade Certificates to fly business class on Air...
Last night, Greg and I flew from Washington, D.C. to Paris on Air France in business class and by the time you read this...
Greg & Nick fly away… The GUC trip begins!
We are outa here! This morning, I'm on my way to Washington Dulles Airport to meet up with Nick so that we can begin...
(EXPIRED) Southwest offering double elite credit through 11/30 (registration required)
Southwest Airlines has sent out an email advising members that they are offering double tier qualifying points (elite credit) when you register, book, and fly...
