Convert 80,000 Marriott points into 100,000 Alaska miles (1.3% guaranteed)
In case there was any doubt, let me be clear from the start: 99% of this post is wishful thinking…
Given that Chase is currently offering 80,000 point signup bonuses for both their personal and...
[Update: Wyndham rates are back to 15K] Confirmed Wyndham bug. Book sub 15K rates...
Update: Wyndham Wyzard has confirmed that this is a bug and that they're working to fix it so hurry and get your under 15K bookings in now!
@FrequentMiler just a glitch on our website, my...
The next TravelCon is coming…
TravelCon is/was a one-day event for frequent travelers to learn and discuss advanced topics. Despite its name, TravelCon has focused heavily on manufactured spend techniques (techniques for increasing credit card spend and getting your...
[EXPIRED] US to New Zealand for $210 round trip!
Sorry, deal has expired
There is currently an unbelievable deal on round trip flights from LA and San Francisco to Auckland, New Zealand. Flights on American Airlines and Qantas are available for as little as...
Chasing 395,000 points. Final results.
Late last week, my wife and I received thin letters from Chase. Both were application denials that listed the reason as “Too many requests for credit or opened accounts with us”. My wife’s denial...
The 2X everywhere Alaska Mileage Plan card?
In the recent post, “How to play the Alaska / Virgin America deal,” I argued that the impending Alaska Airlines / Virgin America merger would lead to a conversion of Virgin Elevate points to...
Top 10 shortcuts to earning SPG points
Less than two weeks ago, in the post “Top 7 shortcuts to earning Alaska Mileage Plan miles,” I asserted that Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan miles may be the most valuable airline miles remaining. Then,...
How to play the Alaska / Virgin America deal
It’s official. Alaska Airlines is buying Virgin America. And, the question on my mind, of course, is how can we make the most of this?
Virgin America points are arguably worth roughly two times Alaska’s...
The real deals: A quick guide to Daily Getaways 2016
The Daily Getaways are a set of travel deals available in limited quantities. Each day, for the next several weeks, a new deal becomes available at exactly 1 pm ET. The most popular deals...
Destination Cape Town, Multi-Stop Routes (outbound booked!)
In several prior posts, I mentioned my desire to book business class award flights to Cape Town, South Africa, for my family of three. I started by looking at award prices through a variety...
SPG vs. Marriott credit card face off. Which is worth keeping?
Last week I compared the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) credit card signup bonus to the Marriott Rewards credit card signup bonus (see: 35K SPG vs. Marriott 87.5K. Surprising results). I was surprised to find...
Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile Ambassador Suite $163 per night!
Extreme Hotel Deals reports that all rooms, including the top of the line suites, at the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, are available for $163 per night (sometimes a bit more). Valid dates are August...
Top 7 shortcuts to earning Alaska Mileage Plan miles
Following many airline program devaluations and rule changes, Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan miles may be the most valuable airline miles remaining. Here are a few reasons that Alaska miles kick butt:
Ability to book flights...
Destination Cape Town. My one stop options.
In a few prior posts, I mentioned my desire to book business class award flights to Cape Town, South Africa, for my family of three. In those prior posts, I used the Cape Town...
