Miles For Family

Recap: Barclays Arrival Premier, Daily Getaways, IHG Card Drama, Chase Freedom Reminder and More

April 6, 2018 By Leana Leave a Comment

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for most important breaking news in the miles and points world! 1) The biggest story of the week was the announcement of the upcoming devaluation of IHG anniversary […]

Why I Plan to Apply for Amex Delta Co-branded Card (Just Not Now)

April 5, 2018 By Leana 17 Comments

One of the benefits of hosting my European parents here in US is that meeting minimum spending requirements on a new credit card becomes a non-issue. The cost of restaurants and entertainment for six people adds up fast. But it’s my family, so I try my best to be a good/generous hostess. As a result, […]

Is this Your Last Chance to Get Unrestricted Annual Certificate on IHG Credit Card (Once)?

April 2, 2018 By Leana 5 Comments

Update: IHG has released the list of properties that will not be eligible for free night certificate. Inexplicably, quite a few cost 40,000 points per night. A simple oversight or nefarious plan? You be the judge. I have reached out to IHG via Twitter and the rep said he will forward my concerns to the […]

My Honest Review of Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orlando-Orange Lake Resort

April 2, 2018 By Leana 26 Comments

Update as of July 2023: this resort now costs 40k IHG points per night, but I still consider it a great deal. Also, as reader Katie has pointed out, the resort fee is now $30 per night. A few weeks ago, my family had a chance to spend four nights at Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orlando-Orange […]

Recap: IHG Card Shake-up, Increased Bonus on Chase Ink Business Cash, Last Call on WF Propel World and More

March 30, 2018 By Leana 5 Comments

Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for most important breaking news in the miles and points world! 1) As I’ve mentioned on Monday, it seems that big changes are coming to Chase IHG co-branded credit card. The rumor is becoming more and more credible, especially since there is now a screenshot with details on the new […]

Affordable Car Seat Solutions for Flying with Small Children

March 29, 2018 By Leana 10 Comments

Let’s face it, for traveling families, car seats are a huge pain in the behind. Trips with little kids are difficult, period. When you add the “beast” (aka car seat) into the mix, they can become a nightmare. We took our daughter on her first flight when she was ten months old. It didn’t go […]