…of credit cards. I’ve mentioned before in this post that I don’t follow a 91-day churn rule. I think it’s more crucial for those who get 6-8 cards at one time, and we don’t fall in that category. However, I am very picky about what cards I get and at this time don’t settle for […]
Family travel challenge for a trip to Rio
Thanks to my reader Nancy for contacting me about this topic! She said she was watching the Olympic games in Sochi and was inspired to plan a trip to Rio for the next event. So, she wanted to know how you could accomplish it for a family of five with the help of miles. First, the […]
Does this hobby still have stardust left in it?
Definition of STARDUST : a feeling or impression of romance, magic, or ethereality. An update: Delta has just announced that they will be raising award price to Hawaii from 40000 to 45000 miles roundtrip in economy, effective today for travel after February 1st. Not a huge development, because their low level awards are almost impossible to redeem. […]
AAdvantage one way add-on for an average Jane
Update: recent changes in AAdvantage chart make this post obsolete, as stopovers are no longer allowed to exceed 24 hours. OK, this time I actually do mean average intelligence. Not to imply, that you are! A reader mentioned how complicated the whole idea of a one way add-on is, so I decided to create a […]
Why I value SPG point at 1.3 cents
Update: this offer is currently 25000 points, which is why its not on my Best Deals page. Also, I have increased the value of SPG point to 1.5 cents due to some adjustments in the hotels categories. Currently there is an increased offer for Amex Starwood Preferred guest credit card, available through September 3rd. It […]
