I constantly tell readers that they need to be detail-oriented in order to master miles and points hobby. Well, the truth is, it’s often the case of “do as I say, not as I do” kind of thing. To be fair, there is so much to juggle, my head starts spinning at times. Keeping track…

This is a brief news recap from last week. For faster updates, follow Miles For Family on Twitter or check the feed on the right side of the blog. 1) Not a super tempting deal, but through September 20, 2017, Citi points will convert into Hilton points at a 1:2 ratio. You need a Citi Prestige or Citi Thank…

First of all, what a silly topic for a post, right? Well, considering all the drama that is currently unfolding around the world. I’m referring, of course, to Jay-Z’s new album (He DID cheat on Beyonce after all! ). Oh, and there is also something-something about North Korea. But, as the say, the show must go…

Last month, I wondered What Is So Special About a Hotel Pool? I concluded that even though my kids have access to some pretty great neighborhood pools and our city rec center with an indoor/outdoor water park, they would still get a kick out of a night at a local resort. Since my husband had…

This is a quick post to give you heads up on the fact that the official offer on personal version of Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World MasterCard will go down as of July 13th. Reportedly, business version will remain a 60K miles  level, for now. A couple of things to keep in mind: 1) Very often…

Few months ago I wrote a post on redeeming 90K Club Carlson points for my nephew’s trip to St. Petersburg, Russia. Everything was set and then my mom changed her mind. She is very much like me in that respect. So, she reached out via Skype and asked if I can find her something in Poland…

My family just returned from a 7-night Alaskan cruise aboard the Disney Wonder with 5 nights in Vancouver tacked on to the beginning of our vacation. The only way to keep me from being sad about our trip being over is to write about it in detail to re-live the memories. In case you missed…