One year ago, Cardless launched the TAP Air Portugal Miles & Go American Express card (non-affiliate link) I had signed up on the original waiting list for the card for an extra 5000 miles, bringing my total bonus miles to 65,000 miles. After the launch, the welcome bonus dropped to 30k-40k miles. But now, for […]

I’ve mentioned on the blog before that I purchase an annual trip insurance policy every year for my family. Since I’ve taken so many cruises and traveled internationally over the past few years, the primary medical coverage alone is worth the peace of mind. Back in June on my Norwegian Fjords cruise, I visited the […]

My family is going on a cruise out of Miami for Spring Break, and I still need to get our flights. I haven’t purchased them yet because the price in cash and miles is crazy expensive. Cash prices for non-stop round-trip flights from DFW to Miami for our dates are running almost $700 or more […]

Alaska Airlines Overhauls Mileage Plan: Alaska Airlines announced a host of beneficial changes to its loyalty program. I’m not likely to ever have Alaska Airlines status, but the most exciting change I see is that miles from award flights (even on partner airlines) will count toward status. See this post on View From the Wing. […]

If you have small business or a side hustle, earning miles and points with a business credit card is a great way to boost your stash. Capital One just added back a business card with a decent cash back (or potentially miles) bonus. It’s Back: Capital One Spark Cash Capital One has several version of […]

I can’t believe my trip to Hong Kong is next month! It seems like I’ve been planning this trip forever. It’s just me and my daughter traveling. While I’m always game for saving money, I’m planning on a few splurges during this trip to make our vacation more convenient and memorable. Private Airport Transportation Two […]