My family just returned from a 7-night Alaskan cruise aboard the Disney Wonder with 5 nights in Vancouver tacked on to the beginning of our vacation. The only way to keep me from being sad about our trip being over is to write about it in detail to re-live the memories. In case you missed […]
Archives for July 2017
The Case of the Missing 200k Hilton Points
This is a cautionary tale about what happened when my family lost 200k Hilton points due to multiple credit cards and loyalty numbers. Don’t worry, we got them back! But, I would do things differently next time. What Happened A few months ago, my husband applied for two Hilton credit cards. We were excited about […]
Texans in Alaska: Dog Sledding in Skagway
My family just returned from a 7-night Alaskan cruise aboard the Disney Wonder with 5 nights in Vancouver tacked on to the beginning of our vacation. The only way to keep me from being sad about our trip being over is to write about it in detail to re-live the memories. In case you missed […]
Getting Mileage Credit for My Mom’s Lufthansa Flights… Eight Months Later
I constantly tell readers that they need to be detail-oriented in order to master miles and points hobby. Well, the truth is, it’s often the case of “do as I say, not as I do” kind of thing. To be fair, there is so much to juggle, my head starts spinning at times. Keeping track […]
Miles and Points Recap: 50K Offer on Citi Thank You Premier, SPG Promo, Buying Gift Cards and More
This is a brief news recap from last week. For faster updates, follow Miles For Family on Twitter or check the feed on the right side of the blog. 1) Not a super tempting deal, but through September 20, 2017, Citi points will convert into Hilton points at a 1:2 ratio. You need a Citi Prestige or Citi Thank […]
Is It Time to End My Affair with Club Carlson?
First of all, what a silly topic for a post, right? Well, considering all the drama that is currently unfolding around the world. I’m referring, of course, to Jay-Z’s new album (He DID cheat on Beyonce after all! ). Oh, and there is also something-something about North Korea. But, as the say, the show must go […]