British Airways Avios 35% bonus when transferring hotel points
British Airways is offering a 35% bonus when converting hotel points in British Airways Avios. While this works with points from a number of hotel programs, the two with which it would likely be...
My 2017 Hotel Elite Status Plans
Update: This post includes offers that were valid at the time of publication, but have since expired. Please click here to see the best offers currently available.
I previously described my plans for earning airline elite...
Last Chance Deals: Great airfare to Europe, Discounted Cash & Points, and more!
In life, we can assure you of three things: death, taxes -- and a good deal doesn't last forever. In an effort to help you take advantage of the best deals before they are...
Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia for $751
If J.M. Hoffman has recently inspired you to try to capture some of your own incredible Australian wildlife pictures, you're in luck -- American and United have direct flights from Los Angeles to Sydney...
Los Angeles to Fiji nonstop for $795 round trip
Fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Fiji on Fiji Airways for just $795 round trip across a wide range of dates throughout the remainder of 2017.
Better yet, I believe that these tickets can be...
San Francisco to Europe with alliance carriers from $412 round trip
There are some excellent fare sales today from San Francisco to various destinations in Europe from around $412 round trip. While we have seen some great fares on budget carries like Norwegian and WOW...
New York or Miami round trip to Madrid for $306 or $346 respectively
In a continuation of the fantastic airfares to Europe as of late, Air Europa (partners with Delta) is offering round trip fares from New York to Madrid for $306 or Miami to Madrid for...
Hawaii round trip from NYC as low as $362 per person for Alaska Airlines...
As per this Secret Flying post, Alaska Airlines is currently offering round trip airfares from New York (Newark) to Maui, Hawaii as low as $557 round trip. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature and Visa Business...
Europe from NYC nonstop just $370 all in, or Europe to Chicago even cheaper
There are currently some excellent airfares available from New York to Europe on all three alliances (OneWorld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance). Base fares are available from just $2.50, with taxes and fuel surcharges bringing...
My take on the new World of Hilton Honors
Update: This post includes offers that were valid at the time of publication, but have since expired. Please click here to see the best offers currently available.
Following Hyatt's announced change from it's Hyatt Gold Passport program to...
You’ve gotta see this…
Following my call for help last month, author and photographer J.M. Hoffman offered to contribute guest posts to this blog. His writing was excellent, and his photos were stunning. But.. his ideas didn't really...
Who is eligible for Marriott’s Elite Status Buy Back?
One of the things I love about Marriott's elite status program is that once you get status it is incredibly easy to keep it. Each year they offer their Elite Status Buy Back program. ...
22% off Hotels.com gift cards with Amex Offer and portal rebate, but is it...
Amex just introduced a new Amex Offer: Spend $50 or more on a Hotels.com Gift card and get $10 back:
This offer can be added to your account through Twitter. Use hashtag #AmexHotelsdotcom.
This offer is...
Should you use Marriott points to get a Southwest Companion Pass? Introducing the Marriott...
Last week I described how I used my Marriott Rewards points to secure a Southwest Companion Pass. The trick, which will only work through March of this year, is to exchange 270,000 Marriott Rewards...
