I’m always excited when I’m approved for a new credit card that will earn me a chunk of miles for my next trip! Yesterday, I applied for a new credit card and was instantly approved. CitiBusiness/AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard The card I applied for was the CitiBusiness/AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard (our […]

Do you want to travel more with your family? Do you think that traveling is just too expensive? Miles and points award travel can help you achieve your travel dreams at a significantly reduced cost. You don’t have to be a frequent business traveler to earn a ton of miles and points. There’s another way! The […]

I’ve been on quite a few cruises (17), and I always enjoy exploring the various ports. Sometimes, I book excursions through the cruise line. Other times, I book 3rd-party tours or just take public transportation to nearby sites. My daughter and I will be sailing on an MSC cruise around Norway this summer, and I’m […]

A few weeks ago, I went on a “free” cruise shopping spree. My husband’s MGM Gold status will expire today, so it was a “use it or lose it” type deal.  And boy, did I hit a jackpot! In fact, I ended up letting Princess deal go because we simply don’t have the time or money […]

My post last week about 2 ways to book award flights to Hawaii brought some unexpected heated comments about the value of mileage redemptions vs. just paying cash. This is a topic that we’ve written about in the past, but it’s a good one to revisit. As a miles and points collector, when does it […]

Update on 1/30/2024: Thanks to our reader HML for letting us know that her Hilton gift card purchase triggered this credit on her Amex Surpass card last month. I went head and purchased a $50 Hilton gift card through this non-affiliate link nine days ago, and my  credit just posted yesterday. Keep in mind that […]