Leana, Author at Miles For Family

Our 1/2 Success with AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite MasterCard Applications

July 20, 2017 By Leana 12 Comments

I’ve mentioned last week that I’m currently in the process of actively collecting AAdvantage miles. And I’m eagerly anticipating the posting of sign-up bonus on my husband’s Citi AAdvantage card later this month, so I can finally book our flights to Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia (insert giggles). Obviously, there is a lot of uncertainty […]

Affordable (and Fun) Disney-Area Resorts for a Large Family

July 19, 2017 By Leana 11 Comments

While hotel points are great, most of the time, they are only a good fit for a family of four, max. And even then, sharing one room isn’t ideal. I can tell you, we are getting to the point where our kids will need their own bedroom. Sure, some programs allow you to redeem points […]

Getting Mileage Credit for My Mom’s Lufthansa Flights… Eight Months Later

July 14, 2017 By Leana 2 Comments

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

July 14, 2017 By Leana Leave a Comment

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?

July 13, 2017 By Leana 3 Comments

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 […]

The Sign-Up Bonus on Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World MasterCard May Go Down on July 13th

July 11, 2017 By Leana 1 Comment

This is a quick post to give you heads up on the fact that the official offer on personal version of Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World MasterCard will go down as of July 13th. Reportedly, business version will remain a 60K miles level, for now. A couple of things to keep in mind: 1) Very often […]