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...
It’s not too late – Deals still alive as of 01/29/2017
Each week we publish a number of fantastic deals on the blog and in Quick Deals. Most deals don’t last long, but some hang...
Vancouver winter hotel deal: Great 1st night rebates on prepaid rates
Through April 30th, BeVancouver is offering up to $125 to rebate the first night of your stay plus $50 for each extra night. The...
How miles made a last minute birthday visit possible
Last month, on a Tuesday I decided to visit my dad for his birthday. His birthday was that Thursday. And, while I live in...
How to avoid basic economy when paying with points
Please find an updated version of this post here: How to avoid basic economy when paying with points.
You gotta love the marketing genius that...
IHG Cardmembers: 15% Discount on IHG Points + Cash
A new cardmember offer gives IHG credit card holders a 15% discount on the cash portion of a points + cash booking for reservations made by February...
Garuda Indonesia First Class and Business Class fare sale through 1/25
Through 1/25, Garuda Indonesia is selling first and business class seats from London at a significant discount. Fly round trip in business class from...
Summertime United award tickets to Europe for 4 or more people
United Airlines currently has plenty of award space for the whole family on direct flights to Europe during summer 2017. Both economy and business class...
Secured Southwest Companion Pass and 7 Night Stay. Now where should we go?
Yesterday, I called Marriott's Platinum Elite phone line (800-399-4229) in order to book a Travel Package. Marriott travel packages are awards in which you...
Business class to China for $1788 via Hainan Airlines (plus boatload of Alaska MileagePlan...
The Deal:
Round trip business class fares from Los Angeles to Changsha, China for $1788. Other cities may be available. For example, I see some...
Necker Island award same price, but harder to get
Update: A few years after this post was written, the award price for a week on Necker Island increased to 1.5 million points.
After my...
Ritz offer dropping from 3 to 2 free nights.
Yesterday I told you about the soon to be gone Fairmont 2 free night offer. At the moment there are still a couple of...
Fairmont Visa Links Gone [Previously: The other Chase card you should consider today]
UPDATE: She's dead Jim. All known links are now dead.
UPDATE: Reader Stuart contributed this working link: Application Link 1
And here's another link courtesy of...
Huge value from Hyatt: Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Costa Rica
My family has a Christmas break tradition. We spend Christmas with family here in Michigan and then we hightail it to somewhere warm. In...
