In this hobby, there are two camps: Those who mostly obtain miles and points through flying and hotel stays (purists), and those who get them from credit card bonuses (gamers). The first camp despises the other. After all, they are a special (dying) breed, putting in all that work and time to collect their precious […]
Archives for July 2015
Should you Apply for Wyndham Credit Card?
In my last post, I’ve mentioned that Wyndham awards program is aggravating to deal with. That’s an understatement of a century! To put it in perspective, IHG looks organized and efficient by comparison. Still, this credit card is most certainly worth considering for some. But before we get to that, let me tell you about […]
Going to Disney? Add a Short Florida Beach Getaway Using Hotel Points
This is a post I wanted to put together for the longest time, but was just too lazy to do it. Let’s say you plan to do a Disney vacation during spring break. Please, avoid summer, you have been warned. You want to add a two-night stay at the beach (and you should). As always, my […]
A Wife’s Dilemma: Save Miles or Make a Husband Happy?
Here is a quote from my last post:“I would rather fly non-stop and be miserable in coach than have a connection and be upfront.” Yeah, about that… Once again, I didn’t follow my own advice. The truth is, while I have certain ideas on how to redeem miles, I have to take into account my kids […]
I Flew Ryanair and I Loved it!
Idiots Abroad: Taking Small Kids on a Whirlwind Tour of Europe I Flew Ryanair and I loved it! Challenges of Vacationing With a Large Family in Europe, and More! German Castles, Ausfahrt Jokes and the Sound of Music Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and Pizza Galore The Long Way Home to Belarus… Literally Searching for Bono and […]