This is a news recap from last week, tailored to an average Joe/Jane. For faster updates, follow me on Twitter or check my feed on the right side of the blog. 1) Hyatt has announced some category changes, effective August 1st. Nothing major that I can see, this is a fairly mild devaluation. Hyatt is probably the […]
A Mega Fail with My SPG Transfer to Avios
This is a cautionary tale on the importance of having a Plan B when transferring valuable flexible points to miles. And we are not just talking run-of-the-mill valuable, but super duper valuable currency such as SPG. So, last Friday I’ve mentioned that I went ahead and dumped 40,000 SPG points to Avios due to 35% […]
My Blog is Celebrating Three Years of Rants, Chants and Navel-Gazing!
I went back and forth on whether I should even mention the fact that this blog turned three yesterday. After all, it’s not like my site is breaking records in terms of readership or revenue growth. But it’s still around against all odds, and that’s something worth celebrating, I think. So, about three years ago […]
Now Might Be Your Last Chance to Get Wells Fargo Propel World Card
It’s yesterday’s news, but information is significant enough that I wanted to post a reminder. In case you haven’t seen this post on DoC, Wells Fargo Propel World card is being transitioned to “invitation only” product. Why should you care? The sign-up bonus, of course! If you get approved, you can potentially get $400 (actual […]
Looking for Best Award Flight Options for My Family Trip to Europe (Part Two)
Best options on American, Finnair and Iberia flights Best options on Delta, United and Lufthansa flights In my previous post I talked about a few possible scenarios for our flights to Europe next summer. All of them involved using AAdvantage miles, which is my strong preference. I would much rather save my future stash of […]
A Kid-Free Getaway to Puerto Rico with the Help of Miles and Points
Few months ago I wrote a post on helping my husband’s cousin plan an impromptu getaway to Puerto Rico. Well, she promised me a trip report, so without further ado: My husband has recently completed his degree and I wanted to treat him to a getaway since it’s been a stressful time working full-time and […]
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