Miles For Family

Which is more difficult, earning miles or burning miles? It depends on who you ask and what stage of this miles and points hobby they are in. The Early Days  If you were to ask me 20 years ago if I thought earning miles or burning miles was more difficult, I’d say earning. This was […]

It’s August already, can you believe it? That means it’s a new month for banks/credit cards to announce transfer bonuses to travel partners. Let’s see the offerings for August 2023. Transfer Bonuses August 2023 Amex: 30% transfer bonus to British Airways Executive Club through 8/31/23 Amex: 30% transfer bonus to Iberia Plus through 8/31/23 Amex: […]

Back from Japan: a life-changing experience JAL business class vs. Delta premium select (review of our flights to/from Japan) Japan sightseeing and transportation logistics for the lazy and/or mobility-challenged  Why you should consider renting a machiya during your family vacation in Japan  If you can only stay in one city in Japan, make it Kyoto […]

Citi has refreshed its most expensive American Airlines credit card recently with a higher welcome bonus and a higher annual fee. Who should sign up for this card? (Hint: Probably not first-timers or newbies in the miles and points hobby). Let’s take a look at this card in more detail. Citi/AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard […]

According to multiple news sources and many people on social media, Carnival Sunrise cruise ship is currently dealing with A/C issues in staterooms and public spaces. Guests in multiple cabins are reporting stateroom temperatures of over 80 degrees. Due to multiple complaints, Carnival is offering passengers a 50% refund for the days in which their […]

If you are not familiar with Citi Shop Your Way MasterCard, that’s a sign that you are a normal person. It doesn’t earn flexible points or valuable miles, and it doesn’t come with a huge sign-up bonus. The points it earns used to be tied to Sears, but can now be redeemed towards gift cards […]