Leana, Author at Miles For Family

60 % of the time it works every time !

August 21, 2013 By Leana 2 Comments

Update: the Marriott status challenge is apparently no longer available. In one of my earlier posts I mentioned , that on August 1st I was supposed to receive a free category 1-5 certificate from my Marriott Chase Visa. . It was earmarked for our short wedding anniversary getaway, the only thing we do without the […]

Trip report alert! You like, you like!

August 19, 2013 By Leana 6 Comments

Sorry, I couldn’t help myself, it’s a play on my Russian background! Well, readers, today you are in for a rare treat! I have a trip report! About a month and a half ago IHG program came out with their new PointBreaks list, where specific hotels are discounted to only 5000 points per night. I […]

Why I value SPG point at 1.3 cents

August 16, 2013 By Leana 2 Comments

Update: this offer is currently 25000 points, which is why its not on my Best Deals page. Also, I have increased the value of SPG point to 1.5 cents due to some adjustments in the hotels categories. Currently there is an increased offer for Amex Starwood Preferred guest credit card, available through September 3rd. It […]

Increased bonus for Citibank Thank You Preferred card

August 16, 2013 By Leana Leave a Comment

Update: it looks, like there is a 30000 points bonus offer available, though with different requirements. Go to my “Best credit card deals for family” for more info. There is an offer for a Citibank Thank You Preferred credit card, that gives 20000 Thank You points after 1500 dollars in purchases in the first 3 […]

why you should consider getting Delta credit card

August 15, 2013 By Leana Leave a Comment

Update: there is a better targeted offer available. Look in my page :”Best credit card deals for family” for more. Have I completely lost it? Even single travelers avoid Delta award program, and this blog is about family deals. Delta has a bad reputation in a points world. And for a good reason. The miles […]

Good family lodging deals for Orlando and hugging a computer!

August 15, 2013 By Leana 2 Comments

I think I have been doing too much blogging lately. My 5 year old just brought me a piece of paper and told me: “Mommy, here is a drawing of you, hugging a computer.” Yikes. The good news is, she is starting kindergarden in a few days and I will only have one child to […]