Every month, Singapore Airlines publishes a promotion called “Spontaneous Escapes” and it can be a great deal if 1) you’re spontaneous and 2) you’re looking to…
You Won’t Believe How Many Vacation Days Americans Wasted Last Year (Hint: It’s A LOT!!)
We all know how it works. You have PAID vacation days and if you don’t use them, you lose them. But what if…
Poor Credit Score? No Credit History? Want To Fix It? Here’s The Answer.
Your credit score is extremely important. It can affect whether you are approved to buy a car, a house, and ultimately how much you’ll pay for those conveniences. It can also affect countless other aspects of your life. Yes, it’s possible to operate without a great credit score but…
Fly To Africa For Less: Using Virgin Atlantic Miles to Fly on Delta (Sweet Spot)
Obtaining miles and points is easy! Redeeming miles and points is easy too! Redeeming points and miles for “great value”…well, that’s a different ball game. Redeeming points can be…
Step-By-Step Guide: How To Book Qatar Airways with American Miles
Spoiler Alert: I would bookmark this page! A few weeks ago, I published a review of my amazing experience in Qatar Business Class Qsuites. I received a lot of messages inquiring how I booked these seats so I thought it would be helpful to develop a guide for those interested in this experience…
Did I Select The Best 2019 Marriott Choice Benefit? (Deadline 01/15/20)
Having status with a hotel chain is pretty cool. Generally, you’re able to check-in early, check-out late, eat breakfast for free, and/or you’re upgraded to amazing rooms for your “loyalty.” I would say those are some pretty amazing benefits given some hotel credit cards give you the loyalty just for…
Beginner’s Guide: How To Book An Award Flight Using Points (and Miles)
There are few better New Year’s goals than to travel (…even more). Whether your goal is to visit friends and family, explore exotic locations, or check off your bucket list destinations, I want to help you achieve your goals. If you…
3 Reasons You Should Start The New Year With A New Credit Card
If I were given a penny every time I am asked “so what’s the best credit card to sign up for?” I’d be a rich man! Here’s the truth…
Southwest Airlines Companion Pass: Is It As AWESOME As They Say?
This should come as no surprise for anyone (particularly parents) but having a busy travel schedule and a toddler presents unique travel challenges. Previously, I could book a vacation…
Opulence By the Sea: A Review of the Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel (Muscat)
Nestled in between the rugged Al Hajar mountains and the glittering Sea of Oman you will find the elegant, 5-star, Ritz-Carlton beachfront property – Al Bustan Palace – a top choice among luxury hotels in Oman…so I decided to check it out.
Luxury Experience: How To Use Chase Points To Stay In Expensive Hyatt Hotels
Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of the most valuable transferable points currencies on the market, but (and that’s a big BUT) only if you know the best ways to use them. If you’re just getting started with mile and points…
How To Determine Where Your Plane Is Before Your Flight
Typically, when friends or family have travel-related questions, I’m the first person they reach out to. I don’t mind because…well, I love helping and I get excited when I can talk about…
Emirates Celebrates Several New Vegan Options For Veganuary
Emirates is, literally and figuratively, taking Veganuary (vee-gan-uary) to new heights by adding more plant-based options to their January menu. If you’re not familiar with…
Simple And Charming: A Review of the Sheraton Oman Hotel (Muscat)
After arriving nearly an hour late from Doha, and having a few frightening moments at immigration, my next stop was the rental car company. My time in Muscat was limited so I rented a car to make the most of my time.
Fiji Anyone? Alaska Offering Up To 50% Off Fiji Airways Awards
Did you resolve to see the world in the new year? Here’s your chance to turn that resolution into reality…
WHOA: Have You Seen EVA Air’s AMAZING Hello Kitty Jet? (My First ‘Softy Dad’ Post)
Ok…so you’re about to see a side of me that I was not even aware I had until this past week. Be gentle in your comments, I’m still processing how I arrived to this point in my life.
Reader Question: Am I Eligible To Apply For Business Credit Cards?
Let’s be candid…credit cards points can be a challenging subject to understand (at first). Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Even after years of experience, you’ll find…
Deal Alert: USA TO Brazil, Round-trip from $305+ (On Major Carriers)
Sometimes I say to myself “I wonder how low these prices can go?” But when I think about lush tropical rain forests, beautiful beaches, Iguazu Falls, and Samba music at the end of the rainbow, I…
Reader Question: Is There A Reason You Switch Hotels So Much?
A few days ago I posted an article explaining some of the details about my upcoming trip to Fiji. In the article I detailed my expenses for the trip and which hotels I planned to review. I’m not surprised that I received…
Hyatt Moving To Peak and Off-Peak Award Pricing
The travel industry in an ever-evolving beast. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, things change. For the longest time award charts have been a staple. Hotels award charts simply said…
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