Leana, Author at Miles For Family

My (Late) Rant on Centurion Lounge Access Policy Changes

March 16, 2017 By Leana 2 Comments

I’m sure you know the drill. I can’t remember which blog wrote about it first, so apologize for not giving the credit where credit is due. I was leaving on vacation, so decided to put off my rant till I got back. If you’ve read enough opinionated blog posts on this topic and don’t feel […]

Redeeming Spirit Miles and IHG Points on a Short Getaway to New York

March 16, 2017 By Leana 14 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. Well, technically, we are flying to Newark, but close enough. So, at the beginning of the year I’ve mentioned that I was hoping to do a short fall getaway to New York. My […]

Taking a Leap of Faith Vs. Holding Out for a Better Credit Card Offer

March 15, 2017 By Leana 7 Comments

Most of us in the miles and points hobby suffer from a condition known as FOMO (fear of missing out). I didn’t come up with the term, but it definitely describes how I feel about sign-up bonus offers. After all, we can all only apply for a finite number of credit cards before the banks will get […]

Debating on Where to Redeem Points for an Overnight Stay in Orlando

March 8, 2017 By Leana 19 Comments

Last October my husband and I were supposed to go to Aruba. That trip didn’t materialize on account of us missing the flight. It was my own fault, really. We had just enough time to make it to the airport IF nothing happened on the way. In addition, I decided to hit drive-thru at McDonald’s. […]

SYWR/Raise Combo is a Lucrative Way to Save on Everyday Items

March 7, 2017 By Leana 3 Comments

You’ve probably heard about SYWR (shop your way) rewards portal and various promos it runs on a regular basis. Just today Doctorofcredit had a post on one such deal. Until 3/12 you can earn $10 back in points after spending $25. It doesn’t say that any specific stores are excluded, so that’s a plus. I’ve […]

Five Strategies for New Owners of Chase Fairmont Credit Card

March 7, 2017 By Leana 6 Comments

Many of you remember how in the middle of January we got a word that application link for Chase Fairmont credit card was on its last legs. Even though other bloggers reported it first, I was glad that I had a chance to give my readers a heads up. A quick plug for Miles for Family […]