Leana, Author at Miles For Family

VRBO is like a box of chocolates

January 22, 2014 By Leana 1 Comment

I am a huge fan of sites like VRBO and Greatrentals and consider them superior alternatives to a hotel for family travel. Let’s face it, it’s way better to have a house with separate bedrooms than squeeze 4 to 5 people into one room. Other advantages are: kitchen and usually washer and dryer. But there are some […]

Why You Should Consider Getting a Spirit Airlines Credit Card

January 20, 2014 By Leana 19 Comments

I decided to take a closer look at Spirit Airlines Master card. This is very much a “niche” product, but potential value is quite amazing. It’s a rare case of when a sign-up bonus and “keeper” quality collide. You get 15,000 miles with your first purchase, good for 3 roundtrip tickets (but with many restrictions). […]

Our Crowne Plaza motel suite

January 15, 2014 By Leana 6 Comments

This stay was part of our 2013 IHG Big Win. If you haven’t registered for the 2014 promotion, you can do it HERE. It’s not a request, but an order! At least check and see the amount of points at stake, OK? We rarely travel without kids, but I was 1 night short of getting […]

Could this card be a keeper?

January 13, 2014 By Leana 8 Comments

I am referring to US Bank FlexPerks card. It has a unique earning structure, like no other card out there. Right now it comes with a 20000-point sign-up bonus, though personally, I would wait and see if they increase it in connection with the Olympic games. Also, be aware, you could be approved for a lower […]

Miles and points, tea-cher, San Francisco

January 10, 2014 By Leana 4 Comments

The other day I was reading “Islands”, my favorite magazine. I mentioned before that it has substance and not just the pretty photos and ads. Anyway, they had an interview with a guy who moved from US to Taiwan and became a tea monk (yes, it’s a real thing), or tea-cher, as he calls himself. […]

Redeeming Rapid Rewards for family and friends

January 8, 2014 By Leana 1 Comment

Actually, this particular redemption qualifies as both, since I’m friends with my in-laws. One of my readers had requested that I cover Southwest and it’s frequent flyer program. I consider Rapid Rewards points to be some of the most valuable currency in this hobby, specifically for a family of 4 or 5. While other programs […]