Leana, Author at Miles For Family

Are There Any Good Spring Break Deals on New IHG PointBreaks List? (Now Live)

January 25, 2016 By Leana 7 Comments

Maybe. But before you get too excited, let me say that none of the US hotels on the new list are beachfront. So if that’s a deal breaker, you might as well stop reading now. Still here? So, seeing a new IHG PointBreaks list is always an exciting time for me. Sure, usually I end […]

My Cousin-In-Law’s Trip to Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa

January 22, 2016 By Leana 2 Comments

OK, I got the name right this time! My post on this topic was quite popular according to blog traffic stats. So, I asked my cousin-in-law if she would be willing to tell us more about her experience at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa. She was hesitant at first and said she isn’t […]

How I Almost Fell for a Scam, and Your Lessons

January 21, 2016 By Leana 2 Comments

OK, “almost” is probably too strong of a word, but still. If after reading this you decide I’m a complete idiot and my blog doesn’t deserve your patronage, I don’t blame you. So, the other day I get a phone call. The guy on the other side sounds pleasant enough. Here is how conversation went: […]

I’m Feeling Churny! Are You?

January 21, 2016 By Leana 18 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. This has got to be my most ridiculous headline yet. But if you’ve been around this “cuckoo” hobby of ours for a few months, you probably know exactly what I’m talking about. I’m […]

Upcoming Changes to Sign-Up Bonus on Citi Thank You Premier

January 20, 2016 By Leana 7 Comments

My reader mr.S has just alerted me to this news and I saw it reported on One Mile at a Time blog. Apparently, the sign-up bonus on Citi Thank You Premier will change on January 28th. I don’t receive any direct communication from Citi bank, so can’t confirm the accuracy. Assuming it’s correct, what does […]

Am I Being Irrational in Using Diamond Status to Get a Suite at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort?

January 19, 2016 By Leana 14 Comments

You may remember how through a series of unusual and quite fortunate events, my husband became a Diamond Hyatt member. He had exactly zero points in his account and probably has no clue what Hyatt even is. And yet, he is now their most prized customer. Why does it matter? Well, Hyatt Diamond is probably […]