A bit of a slow news week in the miles and points world, pertaining to a regular family. So let me link to few good posts from some of my favorite bloggers: 1. If you plan to participate in “Into the nights” IHG promo, and hope to redeem your certificates at a beachfront hotel, make […]
Miles and Points, The Fat Controller
1. The increased bonus on Amex Delta card will end on September 8th. It’s not an earth-shattering offer, mostly due to the fact that Delta has poor award availability. However, if you live near Delta hub, have flexibility and immediate plan in mind, it is worth considering. Remember, you can also redeem 50,000 miles for […]
How to Survive Magic Kingdom
1. The Cost Breakdown 2. Sanibel Getaway With the Help of Chase IHG Card Ceritificates 3. How To Survive Magic Kingdom 4. The Points Guy Hangs Out with Southwest Flight Attendants 5. Niagara Falls, Elvis and Amish. Oh My! Have you seen all those photos of happy, smiling parents frolicking around Magic Kingdom with their equally happy children? It’s all […]
Our Sanibel Getaway with Chase IHG Card Certificates
1. The Cost Breakdown 2. Sanibel Getaway With the Help of Chase IHG Card Ceritificates 3. How To Survive Magic Kingdom 4. The Points Guy Hangs Out with Southwest Flight Attendants 5. Niagara Falls, Elvis and Amish. Oh My! Update: this hotel is no longer part of IHG program. My mom loves the ocean. I think it has to do […]
Points and Deals Update
1. New IHG PointBreaks list is now live. If you are interested in a specific property, don’t delay reserving it. I got several cousins and family members booked in Palm Coast Holiday Inn Express in Florida. So, if you see tall, blond, German-looking people, while staying there, it’s probably my husband’s relatives. Either that, or […]
Hotel Redemptions for a Family of Five. Part One.
My husband knows all about squeezing 5 people in one hotel room. That’s how he used to travel with his parents and two siblings while growing up. Usually, his little brother got the rollaway, which he really hated. His family of five once shared one tiny cabin on a cruise, where you had to step over […]