Leana, Author at Miles For Family

Should You Dump Your SPG Points and Get Southwest Companion Pass While You Still Can?

January 25, 2017 By Leana 7 Comments

I’m sure most of you know that March 31st is the last day when transfers from hotel programs to Southwest will count towards Companion Pass. It essentially allows you to get a 2-for-1 deal on flights for close to two years. And that is precisely why Southwest has closed the backdoor on January 1st, only […]

Can You Help with My GoFundMe Campaign?

January 24, 2017 By Leana 10 Comments

I really debated on whether to post this or not, so I apologize in advance if this offends someone. I promise, we’ll be back to our regular programming tomorrow. I haven’t done a post of this nature since I started blogging, but I feel like I have a platform, however small it is. So, I […]

Why I Haven’t Been Promoting Enhanced Business Platinum Card from American Express

January 23, 2017 By Leana 4 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. Over the last several weeks I’m sure you’ve noticed quite a few posts on The Enhanced Business Platinum Card from American Express Open offer. I’ve briefly mentioned it in this write-up, but haven’t […]

Don Pedro Island: A Hidden Florida Gem

January 20, 2017 By Leana 11 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. Even though I was born in Eastern Europe, at this point in my life I consider myself to be a 100% Floridian (cue all the weirdness that comes with it). Seriously, have you […]

Is Chasing IHG Promos Even Worth It Anymore?

January 19, 2017 By Leana 7 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. The short answer is Yes…for some. Here is the long version. You know the expression “all real estate is local”? The same principle applies to hotel points redemptions. Sure, the sky may be […]

A Reality Check for New Readers

January 17, 2017 By Leana 11 Comments

This post is meant for our new readers. If you are a grizzled miles and points vet, hopefully, you’ll pick up some useful info here as well. With new year upon us, I thought it would be good to put together a short primer for new recruits. Here we go. 1) Even at its most […]