Miles For Family

CPP Value on Hotel Redemptions Isn’t Everything, People!

March 26, 2018 By Leana 6 Comments

Like most of my miles and points loving compadres, I enjoy getting fantastic CPM (cents per mile) or CPP (cents per point) value on my redemptions. Let’s face it, we all spend a good chunk of our lives obsessing, err.. thinking about this stuff. It feels good to prove to yourself (or if you are […]

The 35k Offer on Amex Business SPG Card Expires Soon. Should You Bite?

March 23, 2018 By Leana 12 Comments

This is a re-post from last year. The current 35k offer will expire on March 28th, 2018. I’ve updated the information to reflect all the recent changes. I honestly don’t know if this is the last time we’ll see 35k offer, but it’s possible. We do know that this card will likely be discontinued at some […]

Recap: Chase Launches Iberia Visa, Low-category Hilton Hotels, Valuing Your Points and More

March 23, 2018 By Leana 3 Comments

Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for most important breaking news in the miles and points world! 1) Chase has recently launched an Iberia co-branded credit card. Find details on Rapidtravelchai blog. Reportedly, the card is not subject to 5/24 rule. I’ve added this offer to my Hot Deals page. So, who should care about this new […]

On Dark Cloud and Looking for Glimpses of Sunlight…

March 22, 2018 By Leana 27 Comments

Last week, we were hosting my parents here in US. As usual, the visit involved a lot of planning, points, money, patience etc. You can see my write-up on booking flights with Flexperks and Merrill+ currency here, and using hotel points on lodging here and here I do plan to publish detailed reviews of the places […]

Hawaii Trip Overview and Video, Plus Hawaii Isn’t Just for Rich People!

March 21, 2018 By Nancy 17 Comments

I’m back! My family just returned from an 11-day Hawaii trip, visiting Kauai and Oahu. Overall, it was a great trip with just a few hiccups (what trip doesn’t have hiccups, right?) I can’t wait to tell you all about it! I’ll be writing more in-depth posts about what we did in Hawaii, but for […]

Debating on Day Trip Excursions from Auckland and Sydney (Readers’ Input Requested)

March 19, 2018 By Leana 16 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. As most of you know, in a few months, my husband and I will be departing on a two-week trip to Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia. Our kids will be going with my […]