Last week I published a post on my reasons for swapping Peru trip for an Alaska Cruise. In it I’ve mentioned that I decided to burn Alaska miles for a suboptimal redemption where I would get less than 1 CPM (cent per mile) in value. Getting 1 cent per mile is something I shoot for […]
My Latest Credit Card Approval
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 […]
Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles and Points
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 […]
Prices of cruise ship excursions vs. 3rd party excursions for Europe cruise
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 […]
Why I’ve Canceled My Trip to Peru and Booked an Alaska Cruise Instead
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 […]
Burn miles or spend cash? Some considerations
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 […]
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