One of the most common questions I get is: “What’s the best credit card to get for free miles and points travel?” While I do have some favorite cards I always recommend, my answer depends on the day because credit card offers are constantly changing. A hot offer this week might not be around next […]

I recently returned from my “free” (see this post) Alaska cruise a few days ago. Not to be confused with Leana’s recent Alaska cruise (see her trip report here). This was my second Alaska cruise. My first trip to Alaska was in 2017 on Disney Cruise Line with my entire family of five (see my […]

One of the best ways to maximize free travel with miles and points is to transfer flexible points when there is a transfer bonus. This month, there are a few transfer bonuses that continue into July, and hopefully more will be announced. New: Citi 25% Transfer Bonus to Flying Blue From now through August 17, […]

Note: I’m currently exploring Alaska with limited internet access. My responses to comments and emails will be delayed. Europe 2024 Trip Report So Far: Back from 18-day Europe Trip, Review: Iberia Business Class DFW to MAD, Hits and Misses from my First MSC Cruise, DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Review, Two Days in Amsterdam, Visiting […]

Note: I’m currently exploring Alaska with limited internet access. My responses to comments and emails will be delayed. Europe 2024 Trip Report So Far: Back from 18-day Europe Trip, Review: Iberia Business Class DFW to MAD, Hits and Misses from my First MSC Cruise, DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Review, Two Days in Amsterdam When […]

Note: I’m currently exploring Alaska with limited internet access. My responses to comments and emails will be delayed. Over the last few months, I’ve been excitedly planning my family’s trip to Japan in 2025. I booked award flights to Tokyo on Japan Airlines using British Airways Avios for all 5 of us. And, I booked […]