Leana, Author at Miles For Family

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 […]

Amazing Redemption Value on Hilton Points in Krakow, Plus My View on Visiting Auschwitz

July 11, 2017 By Leana 10 Comments

Few months ago I wrote a post on redeeming 90K Club Carlson points for my nephew’s trip to St. Petersburg, Russia. Everything was set and then my mom changed her mind. She is very much like me in that respect. So, she reached out via Skype and asked if I can find her something in Poland […]

Reader Seth Gives Awesome Tips on Visiting New Zealand with Kids

July 7, 2017 By Leana 11 Comments

One of my readers has reached out to me and offered to share some tips on traveling in New Zealand. It’s a country I hope to visit myself next year, albeit during a short stopover. Hopefully, like Seth, we can also go back and stay longer at some point in the future. Enjoy! We fell […]