Leana, Author at Miles For Family

Do Airline Gift Card Purchases Count Towards $250 Allowance On Citi Prestige?

October 28, 2015 By Leana 7 Comments

I’ve written about Citi Prestige on quite a few occasions, like in my post here It is a peculiar product and at first glance, looks like a total misfit when it comes to regular middle-class family. I mean, $450 annual fee? However, upon further examination, this offer rocks! Which is why I got it in mine […]

An Expiring Hilton Card Offer, Upromise and More!

October 27, 2015 By Leana 2 Comments

Just a few reminders for y’all: 1) The 75K points offer on Citi Hilton HHonors Signature card is due to expire on October 31st. There is also $25 credit if you pay for a qualifying car rental. This is actually a decent offer, in fact, it’s the highest it’s ever been. I recommend you take […]

The Innocents in America

October 27, 2015 By Leana 10 Comments

You know, like “The innocents abroad” by Mark Twain, but in reverse. One of the greatest things about travel with kids is exposing them to different cultures where people may think a bit differently, and it doesn’t necessarily make them wrong. That has being my goal: To get our children out of American bubble now […]

A Side-By-Side Comparison of Flexible Points Programs When it Comes to Family Travel. Part Deux.

October 26, 2015 By Leana 1 Comment

Ultimate Rewards and Membership Rewards SPG and Citi Thank You Program As you’ve probably guessed, this a second installment of my analysis of all 4 flexible points programs and how they relate to a middle-class family. Without further ado: SPG Best credit card combination: Amex Starwood Preferred Guest (and that’s it!) Pros: 1) Some fantastic […]

Book a Peak Season Florida Vacation Via New IHG PointBreaks List

October 24, 2015 By Leana 3 Comments

Update: The list is now bookable, but Florida properties are gone. Well, it’s back! I’m always super excited about new IHG PointBreaks list, and this one is no exception. Get ready to book on Monday, for travel through January 31st. It should go live before noon. Some properties are loaded at the discounted rate before the […]

The Battle of Frequent Miler and Free-quent Flyer: Who Is Right?

October 24, 2015 By Leana 4 Comments

How is that for a click-bait title? So, if you are an obsessed miles and points hobbyist, you’ve probably read these two posts: The earn and burn fallacy. Shall we give hoarding and cherry picking a try instead? by Frequent Miler “Don’t save your money. Spend it as fast as you can.” Can you imagine anyone […]