Those of you who have followed this blog from the start probably know that I’m not shy about recording my mistakes and failings when it comes to miles and points hobby. I think it’s important not to present a skewered picture where everyone is always smiling and vacationing  in an overwater bungalow in Maldives/Tahiti. A […]

1)Quick advice for next week of Daily Getaways promotion. First, here are the deals: All the offers are very YMMV. If you need to rent a car  from Avis and can save money compared to the price you found on other sites, go for it! However, check restrictions first. Personally, I would pass on this deal […]

I’ve mentioned Amtrak Guest Rewards World MasterCard before and the fact that it’s now issued by Bank of America. First  things first. There are actually two versions of this product: Amtrak Guest Rewards World MasterCard Update: 30k offer is currently not available. Update: there  is currently a better 30K offer available. Direct link to offer Get […]

Almost daily I get questions from readers asking for advice on various credit cards. When you first start out in our hobby, it’s very exciting to keep getting one sign-up bonus after another. But miles and points are only worth something when you actually redeem them. That’s why I was very happy to get this […]

I’m sure you’ve heard about IHG Accelerate promotion. If you just came across our little hobby, you’ve only got 9 days to complete it. I recommend you at least register and check your set of offers But you may want to think twice on whether or not to participate. This is a cautionary tale of how […]

1.Vacation with My Parents: Looking for Fun in DysFUNction 2. Spotting “Maldives” Sunrises and Man-Of-War in Melbourne 3. Space Kennedy Center and Planes Galore 4. Clearwater Beach: Crowds, Pirates, F-Bombs, Oh My! Melbourne was our first stop after picking up my parents from the airport in Orlando. The reasons? Club Carlson BOGO benefit (now dead) […]