File this post under “personal musings” which tend to pop up rather often this time of year. So, if it’s not your cup of tea, you have been warned. The other day I came across this (almost) 20-year old photograph of my dad and sister, taken in front of our house: For some unknown reason, […]

Some major news came out this week, so I decided to come out of my short sabbatical earlier than planned. 1) Well, the IHG sky is really falling this time! See this PDF file for category changes, new prices will be effective on January 15th. It’s sorted in a dysfunctional manner, by hotel brand, so it […]

Update: The deadline to enter this giveaway has passed. The winner was reader Denise. Thanks to all who entered! Well, another year is almost over. Nancy and I will be taking some time off, so we can focus on our families. I will still be available via email and Twitter, so don’t hesitate to contact […]

Nancy and I will be signing off for the year 2016 (see our next post), but I wanted to do one last round-up. 1) I was waiting for some data points on new Avianca Vuela credit card, and there is at least one positive development. Grant from Travel With Grant blog reports that he was […]

Just wanted to remind you of this highly underrated transfer option in Amex Membership Rewards program. As you may or may not  know, through 12/31/2016 you’ll get a 50% bonus on transfers to Plenti. Chuck at Doctorofcredit has put together a post on some decent options, like Macy’s and Exxon Mobil You can transfer a minimum […]