Leana, Author at Miles For Family

Hurry! Extend Your Hyatt Explorist Status through February 2020 NOW

February 23, 2018 By Leana 12 Comments

It looks like this method is currently working again (hat tip to DoC). I don’t know how long this option will be around, so I suggest you do this without delay. It will only take a few minutes of your time. Keep in mind that unfortunately, new Club upgrades will have an expiration date of […]

Reader’s Experience with Citi Prestige Travel Delay Insurance

February 23, 2018 By Leana 10 Comments

Last month I wrote a post about my reluctance when it comes to relying on credit cards for travel insurance. I did mention that for simple trips it’s probably a good idea, though. My reader Tania has reached out to me and kindly offered to share her experience with filing a trip delay claim on her […]

Paying with Check Even though Credit Cards are Accepted

February 22, 2018 By Leana 9 Comments

No, it’s not what you think. We didn’t get a discount for paying by check. In fact, it would cost us the same exact amount if we used credit card. But let me back up… A few weeks ago my husband got into a fender-bender accident in a McDonald’s parking lot. It wasn’t his fault, […]

High-Value Credit Card Opportunities to Consider Right Now

February 22, 2018 By Leana 20 Comments

The other day I was talking to one of our friends who happens to have a full-time job, a family and several weighty responsibilities in connection with our religion. He said he would like to dabble more in miles and points world, but it requires mental energy that he simply doesn’t possess at the moment. […]

A Few Thoughts on GroundLink Promo Fiasco

February 20, 2018 By Leana 2 Comments

Earlier in the month I shared a promo for GroundLink transfer service on our Facebook page. Basically, the deal seemed too good to be true (and it was). Someone at GroundLink clearly dropped the ball on this one. I’m sure they meant to encourage potential customers to use their service by giving $20 credit PER […]

When Booking Two Cruise Cabins is a Better Deal than Booking One (Plus, DCL Rant)

February 20, 2018 By Leana 28 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. I’ve said before that dollar per dollar, it’s very hard to beat value when it comes to cruises, especially if you are a fan of all-inclusive vacations. I highly recommend that every family […]