Leana, Author at Miles For Family

Last Call on Increased Amex SPG Offer, Plus “Sweet Spot” Redemptions for Normal Family

April 4, 2017 By Leana 13 Comments

Relax, this is not a high-pressure sales pitch post! So, as I’m sure most of you are aware, the increased offers on Amex SPG (personal and business versions) are due to expire tomorrow. So, the question arises: Is this news item a big deal? Yes, it definitely is. SPG points are extremely valuable as well […]

Venturing Beyond All-Inclusive Resort: History, Art and Horticulture of Jamaica

March 31, 2017 By Leana 7 Comments

There is a stigma attached to an all-inclusive type vacation. Namely, that it’s for simpleton folks who are not interested in the culture of the place they are visiting. Those who just want to lay on the beach and drink margarita. Well, I’ve got news for you! You can actually do both. We did. In […]

Using Club Carlson Points on Soviet Era Hotels

March 30, 2017 By Leana 21 Comments

To me, one of the best things about miles and points hobby is being able to share the gift of travel with family and friends. I know it sounds corny, but it gives me a fuzzy feeling when I’m able to live vicariously through someone else’s trip. Of course, you can always give money to […]

(Dead)An Online Link for Merrill+ Visa Signature is Live Again

March 29, 2017 By Leana 36 Comments

Update: it looks like the link has died. Congrats to all who got in on this deal! I’ll make it short and sweet. If you follow DoC and already saw this post, disregard my write-up. If not, here is a direct non-affiliate link for Merrill+ Visa Signature that clearly states 50K points bonus on the […]

Amex SPG Vs. Hilton Surpass Comparison for an Average Joe

March 28, 2017 By Leana 2 Comments

Update: The bonuses mentioned below are no longer available. See Best Hotel Points Sign-up Bonuses for the most current offers. At the moment, I think the strongest Amex offers when it comes to sign-up bonus are Starwood Preferred Guest (Amex SPG for short) and Hilton Honors Surpass card. Sure, there are targeted offers floating in […]

Cancel Vs. Downgrade: Is the Answer Always Obvious?

March 27, 2017 By Leana 1 Comment

My goal with this blog is to make miles and points hobby easy to understand. Of course, certain level of intelligence is required. Not everyone can do it, period. That said, you don’t have to be a brain surgeon or rocket scientist to master this hobby/obsession. I’m definitely not a person with superior intelligence and […]