Miles For Family

Our cruise saga. The cost breakdown.

March 12, 2014 By Leana 5 Comments

1) Our cruise saga. The cost breakdown. 2) No, I don’t want to buy a drink! 3) Jamaica me crazy! 4) Stingrays can ruin a honeymoon I wrote about cruising for a family before in this two-part post HERE and HERE I will not repeat myself on all the advantages of this type of travel […]

I challenge you to escape from your kids!

March 10, 2014 By Leana 4 Comments

For the most part my posts cover deals applicable to a family, whether paid with points or cash. However, I am a great believer that all couples need to get away by themselves occasionally. So far, we have only gone for just one night at a time and always within driving distance. I am considering […]

Miles and points, spam, Prague

March 7, 2014 By Leana 4 Comments

1) You may have heard about someone digging up a link for old Amex Blue Cash card, where you get 5 percent back on grocery, gas and drugstore expenses (uncapped) after your first $6500 in purchases , mostly of interest to those who engage in manufactured spending or are willing to buy prepaid Visa […]

New Amex EveryDay Preferred

March 5, 2014 By Leana 21 Comments

Personal referral link for Amex Everyday Preferred Yesterday I mentioned the introduction of two new Amex cards. That is always good news, because it gives more choices to consumer. The sign-up bonus is not substantial, but are they a good fit for a regular family in the long term? It depends on your preferences. Take […]

Yay or nay to Delta program changes?

March 3, 2014 By Leana Leave a Comment

I would have to say yay… maybe. By now you have probably heard about Delta going to revenue-based award program starting in 2015. Basically, your earned mileage will be tied to the price of the tickets rather than the distance flown. My award mileage redemptions don’t come from paid tickets. It would take forever for […]

Miles and points, opinions, Rome

February 28, 2014 By Leana 4 Comments

1)The sky is falling, folks! Not really. Delta will introduce a revenue-based frequent flyer program in 2015. Read more on the changes HERE This was long expected and I will do a post on it Monday to give my take on the whole thing. I actually wrote it Wednesday morning but wanted to get more […]