Miles For Family

New IHG PointBreaks List Is Bookable (Stays from January 29th through April 30th)

January 29, 2018 By Leana 9 Comments

Update: the list is now live. As I’ve mentioned earlier, IHG is moving away from charging a flat 5k points per night for PointBreaks hotels. Instead, they will charge 5k, 10k and 15k points, depending on a property. The upside is: they will release a list that will consist of 200 hotels. You will be […]

Returning to Russia: It’s Complicated!

January 29, 2018 By Nancy 8 Comments

For most people in the U.S., preparing to visit Russia isn’t overly complicated. You need a valid U.S. passport and a tourist visa. The visa isn’t cheap ($160 if you apply yourself, more if you use an agency), but it isn’t too hard to get. For my family, it’s not that easy. Some of you […]

Special Preview of New IHG PointBreaks List (More Properties Revealed)

January 26, 2018 By Leana 5 Comments

As I’ve mentioned earlier, IHG is moving away from charging a flat 5k points per night for PointBreaks hotels. Instead, they will charge 5k, 10k and 15k points, depending on a property. The upside is: they will release a list that will consist of 200 hotels. Yesterday they have given us a sneak peak at […]

Radisson Blu Schwarzer Bock Wiesbaden: an Excellent Choice for Layover near Frankfurt Airport

January 26, 2018 By Leana 2 Comments

Idiots Abroad (the Sequel) Barcelona: Russians, Strikes, Lingerie Billboards and Man Buns Welcome to Mallorca! OK, Time to Leave My quick taste of Andorra and France Belarus: the More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same Our Magical Overnight Stay in Nesvizh Castle in Belarus, plus Visit to Mir Last installment, y’all! So, after […]

News Recap: IHG PointBreaks Changes, New Marriott Offer, Tips for Citi Prestige 4th Night Free, Retention Offers and More!

January 26, 2018 By Nancy 2 Comments

Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for most important breaking news in the miles and points world! Changes to IHG PointBreaks program and a sneak peak of new list by LoyaltyLobby. It looks like IHG PointBreaks hotels will now cost 5,000-15,000 points per night. I actually think there might be silver lining to this dreadful news. Perhaps […]

Goodbye Club Carlson Credit Card… Was I Wrong to Let You Go?

January 25, 2018 By Leana 13 Comments

Let’s face it, majority of people are drawn to miles and points hobby by the promise of free travel. It sounds good, but you know how the saying goes: “If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.” That said, with the right strategy, travel on the cheap is definitely within your grasp. […]