Miles For Family

My first experience with redeeming Avianca miles was back in 2017, and it wasn’t a positive one (to put it mildly). I still chuckle when I think about it, especially the fact that my SIL kept calling it “Ivanka” without a hint of irony. I figured it was “one and done”, but we circled back […]

Yes, I did it again. Another Amtrak train trip. This trip was a lot shorter than our overnight trips on the California Zephyr and the Texas Eagle trains. But still, it was fun trying something different. Why take the train? Before I get into my review, you may be wondering: Why take the train when […]

Are you ready to start earning miles and points for your next trip? Check out Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles and Points and see all of our credit card offers here. Most of the time, credit card welcome bonuses come in the form of a chunk of miles or points. However, […]

Don’t do this with your boarding pass: Don’t ever post a photo of your boarding pass! See this post on Johnny Jet. Amex Marriott Bonvoy Business Card (affiliate link) now has a bonus of 5 free nights after spending $8000 in the first 6 months. This is a limited time offer ending 3/20/24. I will […]

If you’ve recently got into miles and points hobby, you’ve probably noticed that certain  redemptions get  a disproportionate amount of coverage. It’s not really that surprising, as true gems are getting harder to find these days. And by “gems” I mean something crazy, like getting a $10k flight for an equivalent of only $1,500 in […]

I’ve never met anyone who has been to Hawaii and not liked Hawaii. But, I’ve met people who say they are not interested in Hawaii because they are are not “beach people”. I get it. Hawaii is known for its stunning beaches. But, Hawaii has a lot to offer without going to the beaches. Here […]