Leana, Author at Miles For Family

Is this Your Last Chance to Get Unrestricted Annual Certificate on IHG Credit Card (Once)?

April 2, 2018 By Leana 5 Comments

Update: IHG has released the list of properties that will not be eligible for free night certificate. Inexplicably, quite a few cost 40,000 points per night. A simple oversight or nefarious plan? You be the judge. I have reached out to IHG via Twitter and the rep said he will forward my concerns to the […]

My Honest Review of Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orlando-Orange Lake Resort

April 2, 2018 By Leana 26 Comments

Update as of July 2023: this resort now costs 40k IHG points per night, but I still consider it a great deal. Also, as reader Katie has pointed out, the resort fee is now $30 per night. A few weeks ago, my family had a chance to spend four nights at Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orlando-Orange […]

Recap: IHG Card Shake-up, Increased Bonus on Chase Ink Business Cash, Last Call on WF Propel World and More

March 30, 2018 By Leana 5 Comments

Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for most important breaking news in the miles and points world! 1) As I’ve mentioned on Monday, it seems that big changes are coming to Chase IHG co-branded credit card. The rumor is becoming more and more credible, especially since there is now a screenshot with details on the new […]

Affordable Car Seat Solutions for Flying with Small Children

March 29, 2018 By Leana 10 Comments

Let’s face it, for traveling families, car seats are a huge pain in the behind. Trips with little kids are difficult, period. When you add the “beast” (aka car seat) into the mix, they can become a nightmare. We took our daughter on her first flight when she was ten months old. It didn’t go […]

(See Update) Heads Up! Chase IHG Credit Card May Be Discontinued Soon

March 26, 2018 By Leana 8 Comments

Update: See this post on Frequent Miler for more leaked details. Short recap: free night stays (with possible restrictions), so does Platinum status, annual fee will be $89, no 10% rebate on points redemptions. Three new perks: you will get 4th night free on award stays, 20% discount on points’ purchases, plus Global Entry reimbursement […]

CPP Value on Hotel Redemptions Isn’t Everything, People!

March 26, 2018 By Leana 6 Comments

Like most of my miles and points loving compadres, I enjoy getting fantastic CPM (cents per mile) or CPP (cents per point) value on my redemptions. Let’s face it, we all spend a good chunk of our lives obsessing, err.. thinking about this stuff. It feels good to prove to yourself (or if you are […]