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The Points Guy

  • new13 things you should do before every cruise
    You’ve booked your cruise. You’ve booked your flights. You’ve booked your pre- and post-cruise hotels. Now, it’s just a matter of counting the days until your on-the-water adventure begins, right? Well, not quite. There are many (mostly) litt…
    - 7 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 11:00pm -
  • newBuy bonus points and miles with these February promotions
    Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Loyalty programs are huge moneymakers for airlines and hotel companies because they support many revenue streams. One of these revenue streams is selling ai…
    - 7 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 10:30pm -
  • newNo kids allowed: California’s Alila Marea is now an adults-only resort
    The popular Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas near San Diego is saying goodbye to guests under 18. As of Feb. 14, the resort is officially an adults-only property. The 130-room Alila property in Encinitas, California, decided to shift to an adults-o…
    - 8 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 9:56pm -
  • newComplete guide to earning and redeeming Avianca LifeMiles
    While navigating a foreign airline’s frequent flyer program may seem daunting, your savings on award travel can be significant. This is particularly true for Colombian airline Avianca and its unique LifeMiles frequent flyer program. LifeMiles offer…
    - 9 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 9:00pm -
  • newIts about to be much easier to get a spot in line for these 2 popular Disney World rides
    I’ve heard several sad tales of guests sauntering up to a Disney World ride only to be turned away because the ride doesn’t have a traditional standby line. While disappointing to the uninitiated, this isn’t an uncommon practice. Disney has sev…
    - 9 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 8:30pm -
  • new5 ways to use credit cards responsibly
    Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Credit cards are powerful financial tools. Used responsibly, they can offer you valuable rewards and benefits and, of course, a secure and convenient method of payment…
    - 10 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 8:00pm -
  • new30% off award flights to Europe on TAP Air Portugal
    TAP Air Portugal is offering 30% off award bookings from the U.S. to Portugal and elsewhere in Europe. Round-trip travel starts at 40,600 Miles&Go miles to select destinations, including Lisbon, Portugal; Madrid; Rome; Paris; and London. This deal is…
    - 11 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 7:20pm -
  • newIHG acquires ‘lean luxury’ hotel brand with locations in European hotspots
    Over the last few years, lifestyle hotel acquisitions have been all the rage for some of the world’s biggest hotel companies, including Hyatt and Hilton. Now, IHG is joining the fray with the acquisition of the “premium urban lifestyle” Ruby ho…
    - 11 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 7:00pm -
  • newAct fast: Earn the Southwest Companion Pass by booking just 1 round-trip flight
    Southwest Airlines’ Companion Pass, which allows you to bring a friend for nearly free (you have to pay the taxes and fees) on unlimited flights, is one of the most valuable assets in the world of points and miles. It typically takes a lot of South…
    - 11 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 6:45pm -
  • newIs the World of Hyatt credit card worth the annual fee?
    Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Hotel credit cards are interesting. They tend to offer many benefits at the hotel brand associated with the card but aren’t typically strong cards for you…
    - 12 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 6:00pm -

Frugal Travel Guy

  • Southwest Suffers First Layoffs, Cutting 1,750 From Workforce
      The Wall Street Journal reports the airline is holding their first ever round of layoffs, cutting their workforce by 1,750.   Eliminated Jobs Include Senior Leadership, But Frontline Staff Remains Untouched According to the Journal, the job cuts…
    - 1 day ago Feb 18, 2025, 4:16am -
  • Delta Flight in Toronto Lands Upside Down, Injuring 18 Flyers
      Delta confirmed Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, was involved in a single-aircraft accident at around 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 17, 2025.   Officials Confirm No Deaths but 18 Injured in Crash The Bombardier CRJ-900 involved…
    - 1 day ago Feb 17, 2025, 11:55pm -
  • Spirit, Frontier Remain at Odds Over Potential Merger
      The Florida-based carrier gave the public an update on February 12, 2025, offering a behind-the-scenes look at communications between the two companies as discussions continue.   Spirit Demands Debt Considerations, Breakup Fees in Merger The open…
    - 4 days ago Feb 14, 2025, 11:07pm -
  • Iberia Plus Now Spend-Based with Club Iberia Plus
      The Spanish flag carrier announced they will rename their loyalty program to Club Iberia Plus, which will offer points based on how much flyers spend with the airline.   Club Iberia Plus Adds Third Earned Loyalty Tier, Elite Points from Spending…
    - 4 days ago Feb 14, 2025, 11:04pm -
  • Airlines Push Trump Administration to Rethink “Controllable” Delay Compensation
      Reuters reports Airlines for America is asking the Trump administration to stop a review to determine if U.S. carriers should pay compensation to flyers who are delayed by carriers.   Airlines Claim Rule Would Harm Aviation Instead of Benefit Fly…
    - 7 days ago Feb 12, 2025, 6:30am -
  • New Study Reveals Who is Sitting in First Class
      A recent YouGov survey discovered the most common demographic among first class flyers is Millennial married males who call the West Coast home.   First Class Flyers Travel More Frequently with Deliberate Agendas To determine the typical first cl…
    - 7 days ago Feb 12, 2025, 6:26am -
  • Hyatt Strengthens Central America & Caribbean Position with Playa Acquisition
      The hotelier announced they will acquire all the outstanding shares of Playa Hotels & Resort for $2.6 billion, purchasing the company and their property portfolio.   Playa Offers “High-Quality Resorts in Iconic Locations” for Hyatt According…
    - 8 days ago Feb 11, 2025, 6:24am -
  • Delta Cards Offer Limited Time Offers for Spring
      The airline and American Express announced new bonus miles opportunities for new cardholders of the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, and the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Car…
    - 11 days ago Feb 7, 2025, 7:19pm -
  • JetBlue Finds New Loyalty Reciprocity Partner with TAP Air Portugal
      The New York-based carrier announced a reciprocal loyalty partnership with TAP Air Portugal. Benefits Include Reciprocal Status, Points Earning on Both Airlines The agreement is an extension of their current partnership. Through the partnership, a…
    - 11 days ago Feb 7, 2025, 6:58pm -
  • Alaska Lounge Improvement Program Continues with Anchorage Space
      The airline announced the renovation of the airport’s Alaska Lounge, doubling the seating and adding more space for travelers to relax.   New Space Includes More Outlets, Local Coffee, and Regional Artists The new space is located at the airpor…
    - 13 days ago Feb 6, 2025, 3:09am -

View From the Wing

One Mile at a Time

The Frequent Miler

The Flight Deal

The Free-quent Flyer

  • My successful delayed baggage claim through American Airlines and Chase
    On December 24, 2024, American Airlines suffered a nationwide groundstop which naturally resulted in a series of delays. My partner and I were scheduled on a short nonstop flight in the morning that ultimately arrived in the early evening. No sooner…
    - 18 days ago Jan 31, 2025, 7:43pm -
  • Cash, leverage, debt, equity, and the difference between fake and real opportunity costs
    Worth doing with cashMany years ago when I spent more time on the travel hacking circuit, I heard a guest talking about a then-current Office Depot/OfficeMax deal. She exclaimed, “it was worth doing with cash!” This made such an impression on me…
    - 36 days ago Jan 13, 2025, 10:28pm -
  • Upton Sinclair, petty capitalism, and intrusive thoughts
    “It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends upon his not understanding it.”I’ve been thinking about that line from Upton Sinclair’s campaign memoir “I, Candidate for Governor,” on and off for the last ye…
    - 37 days ago Jan 12, 2025, 8:24pm -
  • Comparing Bank of America Preferred Rewards and US Bank Smartly relationships
    For a good number of years, Bank of America has offered the highest cashback rebate on unbonused spend through their “Preferred Rewards” relationship program. Once you’re enrolled in the “Platinum Honors” tier, you earn 2.625% cashback on t…
    - 41 days ago Jan 8, 2025, 11:58pm -
  • Two years investing with Prosper peer-to-peer lending
    For the last few years I’ve been scaling up my investments with the Prosper peer-to-peer lending platform. Since there is essentially no community information available (the Prosper forum on reddit has been silent for 7 years, and Bogleheads was ev…
    - 42 days ago Jan 7, 2025, 8:06pm -
  • Two steps forward and one step sideways with Hyatt awards
    I’ve seen a number of people write about two big improvements to the World of Hyatt award booking system: during the reservation process, Guest of Honor Awards (giving the guest Globalist privileges during their stay) and Suite Upgrade Awards can n…
    - 60 days ago Dec 20, 2024, 10:31pm -
  • Vermont, the ratchet of prosperity, the community of isolation, and the isolation of community
    I recently spent a few weeks in Vermont during what they hilariously call “stick” season, the one between “leaf-peeping” and “ski” seasons (because the leaves have already fallen off but the snow hasn’t fallen yet), and the experience m…
    - 61 days ago Dec 19, 2024, 7:01pm -
  • Robinhood never understood what their appeal was
    [edit 11/25/24: a trusted reader in the comments has the 3% cash back credit card, so it does really exist]I’ve written a number of times about Robinhood, the free stock-and-ETF trading app, over the years, and back in March I wrote about what I de…
    - 85 days ago Nov 25, 2024, 10:51pm -
  • Venti pivots (out of existence)
    As far as I know, I’m the only person who has written in detail about Venti, the weird high-interest travel savings program, so it falls to me to pass along the announcement of the end of their high-interest savings program:“On December 31, 2024,…
    - Oct 19, 2024, 3:29pm -
  • Complete guide to all 3(+) Zillions/Zift card designs and Just4U earning
    In Friday’s post I gave a breakdown of my experience with fixed value $100 “bonus” Zillions/Zift gift cards, which cost a flat $100 but have a $105 value that can be exchanged for egift cards, which can then be sold or used.By necessity that wa…
    - Oct 16, 2024, 7:22pm -

Well Traveled Mile

  • World of Hyatt FAQ: All Your Questions Answered
    With some of the best elite status benefits across all hotel programs, the World of Hyatt loyalty program is incredibly valuable for travels looking to ... Read moreWorld of Hyatt FAQ: All Your Questions Answered
    - Jan 19, 2021, 8:36pm -
  • Your Guide to Maximizing Hilton Diamond Benefits
    As Hilton Honor's top-tier elite status, Diamond status is stacked with valuable perks for business and luxury travelers alike. This guide covers everything you need ... Read moreYour Guide to Maximizing Hilton Diamond Benefits
    - Jan 6, 2021, 11:50pm -
  • Your Guide to Maximizing Hilton Honors Gold Benefits
    With over 6,300 properties across 18 brands, the Hilton Honors program is one of the largest and most popular hotel loyalty programs. Gold status is ... Read moreYour Guide to Maximizing Hilton Honors Gold Benefits
    - Jan 6, 2021, 11:10pm -
  • New Tool! Compare Credit Card Bonus Offers on a Graph
    We're excited to announce the launch of our new Card Maximizer tool. The idea of the tool is to help you quantitatively compare credit card offers. With ... Read moreNew Tool! Compare Credit Card Bonus Offers on a Graph
    - Mar 26, 2020, 10:18pm -
  • SFO United Polaris Lounge Review
    The new United Polaris lounge at San Francisco Airport (SFO) is one of the world’s largest lounges. On 28,120 square feet (2,612 square meters) you ... Read moreSFO United Polaris Lounge Review
    - Mar 5, 2020, 5:25am -
  • An In-Depth Guide to All 29 Marriott Hotel Brands
    Now that Marriott has merged with SPG and Ritz-Carlton, there are 32 Marriott hotel brands across the world representing more than 6,700 properties. You'll notice ... Read moreAn In-Depth Guide to All 29 Marriott Hotel Brands
    - Mar 5, 2020, 3:44am -
  • Marriott Bonvoy FAQ: All Your Questions Answered in One Place
    Have questions about getting started, earning or redeeming Marriott points? This comprehensive Marriott Bonvoy FAQ goes over everything you should know with answers to all ... Read moreMarriott Bonvoy FAQ: All Your Questions Answered in One Place
    - Mar 4, 2020, 8:19pm -
  • Complete Guide to United MileagePlus [2021 Guide]
    While it's gone through many changes United's MileagePlus remains one of the most valuable airline loyalty programs. Among U.S. frequent flyer programs, United MileagePlus offers ... Read moreComplete Guide to United MileagePlus [2021 Guide]
    - Mar 3, 2020, 8:15pm -
  • How to Get Hilton Gold Status (and Why You Want It)
    Having Gold status with Hilton Honors means you'll get extra perks when you stay at Hilton hotels and resorts. This can amount to savings money ... Read moreHow to Get Hilton Gold Status (and Why You Want It)
    - Mar 2, 2020, 11:25pm -
  • Credit Card Referral Bonus Programs - Refer a Friend to Earn Extra Points
    Want to earn thousands of bonus points or hundreds in cash back just by referring your friends and family to a credit card they'll love? ... Read moreCredit Card Referral Bonus Programs - Refer a Friend to Earn Extra Points
    - Feb 21, 2020, 5:03am -

MileValue

  • Maximize ThankYou Rewards with the Citi Card Trifecta
    ThankYou® Points are the currency of the Citi ThankYou® Rewards program, which is one of the major flexible rewards programs in the United States. With the Citi ThankYou® Rewards program, cardholders can use points in several ways, such as redeemi…
    - 14 days ago Feb 5, 2025, 10:00am -
  • Using Plastiq to Pay Bills: Is It Worth it?
    While credit cards can be your key to earning hundreds of thousands of points on your everyday spending, not every merchant accepts them.The post Using Plastiq to Pay Bills: Is It Worth it? appeared first on MileValue.
    - 21 days ago Jan 29, 2025, 4:18pm -
  • Best Ways to Book American Airlines Flights with Membership Rewards
    Note: All information about the American Express® Green Card, Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card and The Amex EveryDay® Card has been collected independently by MileValue.American Airlines currently isn’t a transfer partner with any of the ma…
    - 42 days ago Jan 8, 2025, 10:00am -
  • The Basics of Marriott Bonvoy
    Marriott Bonvoy has the highest number of guest rooms of any hotel portfolio globally—more than 1.5 million rooms across 141 countries. That means the chances you’ve stayed at one of the 30 different Marriott brands is high.If you’re a frequen…
    - 70 days ago Dec 11, 2024, 10:00am -
  • Credit Cards With Travel Protections
    All information about the American Express® Green Card has been collected independently by 10xTravel.Hope for the best, prepare for the worst—with the right credit card in your wallet, you can do exactly that.Travel rewards credit cards often co…
    - 77 days ago Dec 4, 2024, 10:00am -
  • Citi Strata Premier℠ vs Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
    Whether you’re just getting started earning points and miles or are looking for opportunities to earn more flexible currency, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card are valuable credit cards that you might want to a…
    - 84 days ago Nov 27, 2024, 10:00am -
  • The Hidden Value in Hotel Credit Cards: Annual Free Night Awards
    All information about the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has been collected independently by MileValue.All information about the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Credit Card has been collected independently by MileValue. The card details on…
    - Nov 6, 2024, 10:00am -
  • Introduction to Credit Card Reward Programs for Travelers
    The world of points and miles-funded travel can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. With such a wide range of travel rewards credit cards on the market, determining which one is best suited to your individual goals can be challenging. After all, no…
    - Oct 30, 2024, 9:00am -
  • 5 Ways to Offset the American Express Gold Card Annual Fee
    From lucrative bonus spending categories to significant statement credit perks, the American Express® Gold Card is a heavyweight when it comes to rewarding food lovers.The post 5 Ways to Offset the American Express Gold Card Annual Fee appeared fir…
    - Oct 9, 2024, 9:00am -
  • Underrated Credit Cards
    All information about the American Express® Green Card and the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has been collected independently by MileValue.It’s easy to get caught up with premium travel credit cards.The post Underrated Credit Cards…
    - Oct 2, 2024, 9:00am -

Frequent Flier

  • Southwest Employees Stage Vaccine Protest at Headquarters and in Court
      Both events happened on Monday, October 18, 2021, as the employees seek an alternative to either accepting the vaccine or potentially losing their jobs. Southwest Pilots Ask Court for Time, While Employees Stage Demonstration The demonstration at…
    - Oct 19, 2021, 6:44pm -
  • Flyer Makes Ill-Advised Stand on Airplane Using Microphone
      A Delta Air Lines passenger learned that the hard way when they attempted to “educate” the passengers about the COVID-19 pandemic during their flight. The moment on the Sunday, October 17, 2021 flight was caught on video thanks to a flyer post…
    - Oct 19, 2021, 6:16pm -
  • Singapore Airlines Plans World’s Shortest A380 Flight
      CNN reports Singapore Airlines will start flying some of their Airbus A380 aircraft between their home airport of Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Singapore Operates Hour-Long Flight For “Operational Reasons” Prior to…
    - Oct 19, 2021, 3:57am -
  • Southwest Denies Employees Subversive Actions to Blame for Network Meltdown
      In a message posted online, airline president and COO Mike Van de Ven outlined the problems that caused hundreds of flights to be cancelled.   “The Weekend Challenges Were Not a Result of Unusual Southwest Employee Activity” In his explanatio…
    - Oct 15, 2021, 3:09pm -
  • Arrivederci Alitalia, Ciao…ITA?
      Reuters reports the airline has flown its last flight, with government-owned airline Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) taking over the operations on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. New Airline, New Owners, Same Alitalia Colors (and Potential Problems) The moder…
    - Oct 15, 2021, 2:42pm -
  • Former 737 MAX Chief Technical Pilot Charged with Fraud
      U.S. attorneys for the Northern District of Texas announced the inditement of 49-year-old Mark A. Forkner on multiple counts of wire fraud and fraud involving aircraft parts in interstate commerce. Forkner: “I basically lied to the regulators (u…
    - Oct 15, 2021, 2:14pm -
  • American and JetBlue Roll Out Reciprocal Elite Benefits
      Both carriers announced which reciprocal rewards their most loyal flyers will get starting immediately. Reciprocal Benefits Include Priority Check-In, Security Screening and Boarding Between the two programs, the benefits are split equally for eli…
    - Oct 14, 2021, 3:12am -
  • Delta Climbs Back to Profitability, Reporting $216 Million Pre-Tax Income
      On the quarter ending September 30, 2021, the airline reported a pre-tax income of $216 million, excluding a $1.3 billion net benefit related to the second Payroll Support Program extension by Congress. SkyMiles Membership Continues to Grow, While…
    - Oct 13, 2021, 10:48pm -
  • What REALLY Caused Southwest’s Massive Weekend Meltdown?
      Immediately, rumors began spreading on the reasons why flights were grounded. While some blamed weather and a lack of staff at air traffic control centers, others claimed unionized pilots were attempting subversive action to protest COVID-19 vacci…
    - Oct 13, 2021, 8:48pm -
  • Marriott “Week of Wonders” Offers Bonuses for Booking Travel
      The hospitality giant launched their second annual “Week of Wonders,” offering limited-time bonuses for those who schedule a stay between October 7 and 14, 2021. “Wonders” Include Discounts, Points Bonuses and Experiences Similar to their…
    - Oct 8, 2021, 12:15am -

Travel is Free

  • Most Domestic Flights As Low As 5,000 AA Miles
    I was just looking at AA domestic flights and every route I’ve searched for so far has many days available for 5,000 AA miles. This goes as far as Oct 2020.The post Most Domestic Flights As Low As 5,000 AA Miles appeared first on Travel is Free.
    - Nov 20, 2019, 8:33pm -
  • Nick of FM on #40kFarAway [TIF Podcast]
    Nick of FrequentMiler talks about his experience doing the “40K To Far Away” contest, where all 3 FrequentMiler bloggers see how far they can get, each with 40,000 of a different bank currency. Nick, given Citi TY Points, found and used the deal…
    - Oct 24, 2019, 6:41pm -
  • The Extreme Maximizing of JAL Miles
    Whenever I’ve done posts comparing the prices across different programs I’ve already found that JAL Miles are among the lowest, but today I’ll show you how to potentially double the value of these already great miles.   As you’ll see, I firs…
    - Oct 22, 2019, 7:49pm -
  • Asia Miles Award Charts & Routing Rules
    Once again, I realized that there was no published Asia Miles partner award chart (which is different than the OneWorld Multi-Carrier Award Chart), and so I decided to make and quick publish the Asia Miles Partner Award Chart, alongside the Cathay an…
    - Oct 21, 2019, 7:06pm -

Frequent Flyer Bonuses

Million Mile Secrets

  • A Quick Guide to 7 Key Email Marketing Metrics to Watch
    Maximize your email efforts by tracking these metrics and making adjustments as needed.With the growing number of customer and client interactions online, building and nurturing an email list is extremely important. But — it’s only the beginn…
    - Nov 20, 2023, 9:41pm -
  • How to Choose an Email Newsletter Service
    Email was invented in 1971, and since then, it has completely changed how we communicate with people we know and those we may not know in person. With the introduction of social media in 1997 and the rapid rise and evolution of these channels, it w…
    - Oct 31, 2023, 1:11pm -
  • An Introduction to Forever Funnels
    Imagine sending emails to your list that offer value, increase engagement, and strengthen brand awareness at regular intervals without creating new content for each email — for an unlimited amount of time. Oh! And it’s all done automatically.…
    - Oct 30, 2023, 3:11pm -
  • 9 Signs It’s Time to Switch Email Services
    How to tell if you’ve outgrown your current provider.When it comes to email marketing, the time-tested age-old saying rings true:Your emails are only as good as the service provider sending them.*OK, this isn’t really a time-tested age-old…
    - Oct 27, 2023, 4:54pm -
  • Get Into the Spirit with Free Holiday GIFs and Images
    Have a little fun this holiday season with millions of free stock images and GIFs to add to your emails.Adding fun new images and GIFs is a simple and easy way to bring the holidays into your email marketing. And the best part is that you can qui…
    - Oct 5, 2023, 5:04pm -
  • Optimize Your Email Subject Lines with ChatGPT AI
    You know by now that email marketing is an incredibly powerful tool for staying connected and engaging with your audience, but the success of your email efforts hinges on one crucial detail: whether or not your subscribers are opening your emails.…
    - Oct 5, 2023, 1:22pm -
  • Beat the Algorithms by Turning your Online Audiences into Email Subscribers
    7 actions to take today to convert your audience and grow your email list.Social media and podcasts are incredible platforms for connecting with like-minded people and building a community. A downside of them both, however, is you’re at the whi…
    - Sep 21, 2023, 1:55pm -
  • Holiday Email Campaigns 101 with FeedBlitz
    The holiday season seems to creep up faster and faster as each year passes. And because of this, it’s never too soon to get a jump-start on planning, content creation, and revenue strategizing. This guide covers multiple topics related to all thi…
    - Aug 31, 2023, 5:02pm -
  • Is This Email About My FeedBlitz Account Genuine?
    Bad actors can try to try to steal your login credentials here at FeedBlitz by faking a “your account has been suspended” or similar scary sounding email, which takes you to a copy of our login screen. We’re also seeing some new spins on this,…
    - Aug 30, 2023, 8:52pm -
  • Introducing FeedBlitz Accel
    A new plan to help you define, refine, and maximize subscriber engagement and audience targeting for stellar results.Increase VisibilityThe data and capabilities to reach your subscribers when they’re most likely to open your emails.…
    - Jan 19, 2023, 3:00pm -

Nomadic Matt

  • Hiking Off the Beaten Path to Huchuy Qosqo
    “How high is this hike again?” I asked as I panted up the mountain trail, the top seeming so far off in the distance. “12,0000 feet,” our guide Efrain said cheerily as he and the others from the Amazonas Explorers office glided up the trail.…
    - 5 days ago Feb 13, 2025, 8:48pm -
  • Saily eSIM Review: A Comprehensive eSIM for Travelers
    When I started backpacking almost 20 years ago, there were no smartphones. That meant you had to rely on paper maps, physical guidebooks, and (often outdated) information from random web forums. While it made traveling adventurous, it also made plann…
    - 18 days ago Feb 1, 2025, 2:18pm -
  • Hiking in the Footsteps of the Incas
    When I finally decided to visit Peru, I knew one thing: I wanted to hike with the company that Mark Adams, my friend and fellow travel writer, used for his book Turn Right at Machu Picchu. The stories he shared about his treks and what he learned on…
    - 22 days ago Jan 27, 2025, 6:04pm -
  • Announcement: I’m Releasing a New Book!
    Big news! I am releasing a new book! It’s a massively updated version of my NYT bestselling travel guide, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day. Except this new edition is called How to Travel the World on $75 a Day. Why the new edition? Well, becau…
    - 23 days ago Jan 27, 2025, 5:57pm -
  • Hong Kong Itinerary: What to Do in 4 (or More) Days
    Hong Kong. Its name inspires visions of a chaotic, jam-packed city with soaring skyscrapers, thick smog, endless noodle stands, big finance, and wild nights out. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world. The fast pace creates a sense of permanen…
    - 23 days ago Jan 27, 2025, 2:30pm -
  • Visiting Bangkok: My Suggested 3-5 Day Itinerary
    A lot of people don't get the best impression of Bangkok, but it's a city worth seeing! Once you get off the beaten path, away from the tourists, and into the local pace of life, you will discover that Bangkok has a ton to offer! Here's my advice on…
    - 23 days ago Jan 27, 2025, 2:00pm -
  • What I Do When I Don’t Travel
    What does a nomad do when he doesn't travel? A lot actually. Here are twenty facts about my life when I am not traveling and writing about the world.The post What I Do When I Don’t Travel appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.
    - 24 days ago Jan 26, 2025, 2:00pm -
  • How to Hike the Inca Trail
    Machu Picchu is one of those bucket-list activities people dream about. While most people visit on a day trip, you can also visit via the Inca Trail, a challenging multi-day hike through the jungles of Peru. In this guest post, my friend Gillian divu…
    - 30 days ago Jan 19, 2025, 5:59pm -
  • The 5 Best Tour Companies in Peru
    Peru is one of the most popular destinations in South America, owing to the fact that it’s home to the bucket-list favorite and Wonder of the World Machu Picchu. Around 500,000 people visit the ancient Incan citadel each year — a number that woul…
    - 31 days ago Jan 19, 2025, 1:06pm -
  • Is Peru Safe to Visit?
    Peru, the third-largest country in South America, was receiving over four million visitors each year before the pandemic. Whether it’s to visit Machu Picchu, the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the Nazca Lines, or the vibrant capital city of Lim…
    - 32 days ago Jan 18, 2025, 2:00pm -

The Hustle Blog

  • Using Miles to Get Myles Home: Tips on Lap Infant Award Tickets
    I haven’t written a post in FOREVER here, but I think this last trip calls for it. Long story short, some medical issues during our Philippines trip forced us to cancel and rebook our flight home within a day’s notice and I’m glad that my stock…
    - Jul 26, 2018, 1:00pm -
  • Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve Annual Fee Worth Paying Over the Preferred?
    The Chase Sapphire Reserve – Can’t ignore the talk of the town. Like I tell all my friends & coworkers, if any major bank is offering a signup bonus of 100,000 points, I’m 99% getting it. It’s a no brainer. Even at a high $450 annual fee (whi…
    - Sep 7, 2016, 12:00pm -
  • Trip Report: Korean Air 747-8i First Class ICN-JFK
    ICN (Seoul Incheon) – JFK (New York) KE 85 06/05/2016 Boeing 747-8i First Class Seats 1A, 1J Well this flight was a full-on treat. We haven’t been in long haul First Class in a few years so it was great to be able to experience 2 of them during…
    - Jun 8, 2016, 11:00am -
  • Last Few Days to Earn 10x Points at Amazon & More via Chase Freedom
    Just a reminder that if you’ve activated this offer from Chase, there are only a few more days to spend up to $1,500 at Amazon, Zappos, Audible & Diapers.com and get 10 Ultimate Rewards per dollar spent. Since I do too much shopping at Amazon and I…
    - Dec 28, 2015, 6:30pm -
  • Citi ThankYou Premier – 60,000 ThankYou Points
    UPDATE 1:50 PM EST: Another link is still up! UPDATE 1:25 PM EST: Original link DEAD! Thank to US Credit Card Guide, the best offer we’ve ever seen for the Citi ThankYou Premier credit card has been discovered! Using this link, you can earn the fo…
    - Aug 28, 2015, 2:45pm -
  • Amex Offer – Spend $300 on Airfare, Get $50 Back
    I just came across this offer while going through my wife’s American Express offers. She seems to get the better ones that I don’t get on either my EveryDay Preferred or Starwood Preferred Guest Business card. Get a one-time $50 statement credit…
    - Jul 22, 2015, 11:00am -
  • Q3 Rotating Bonuses – Chase Freedom & Discover IT
    New quarter, new bonuses! These bonuses will run through September 30, 2015. Chase Freedom Activate here. Most gas stations have gift card racks so this should be an easy $1,500 to spend this quarter. Gas stations Kohl’s Discover IT Activate here.…
    - Jul 1, 2015, 5:20pm -
  • (Dead) Fare Alert: EWR-MEX $140 Round Trip
    UPDATE: Looks like it’s gone as of 12:21 AM EST. Damn, better luck next time folks! As I was randomly browsing flights tonight, I came across what seems like a very cheap fare to Mexico City from Newark. This has to be a mistake since it’s a full…
    - May 30, 2015, 4:00am -
  • Don’t Forget to Track Car Rental Reservations with AutoSlash
    Some people think car rentals can be a lengthy process. For me, I try to keep it as simple as possible. You have two options to use AutoSlash. Search for a car using their site Make your booking elsewhere & use AutoSlash to find better rates The pro…
    - Apr 1, 2015, 11:00am -
  • Last Chance at Chase Freedom Q1 Categories
    As we come up on the end of March, we also come to the end of the first quarter of 2015. With that comes the end of the Chase Freedom 5% bonus categories – grocery stores, movie theaters & Starbucks. Be sure to get all your Q1 spend in by March 31!…
    - Mar 30, 2015, 11:00am -

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  • February 2025
    Bad At Flirting Alright, let’s recap the last 5 seconds: I asked, “Excuse me, is the line always this long?” Then she goes: “Yup, best coffee in town!” Pretty sure she looked me in the eyes for an extra two seconds with that warm smile. Or…
    - 18 days ago Feb 1, 2025, 8:00am -
  • January 2025
    Vortex ‘Twas a year so long and stressful. Now over. In the past. Arriving at the holidays My moment’s here at last. This time I won’t be lazy. Scenic hikes and eating right. Will even take an online course And make sweet love at night. The fir…
    - 49 days ago Jan 1, 2025, 8:00am -
  • December 2024
    Truth Or Consequences Phillip is a corporate titan. He rules his kingdom from a corner office in the sky. Imposing square footage? Check.Floor-to-ceiling windows with a view of the water? Obviously. Anxious employees rush in and out each day. Sitting…
    - 80 days ago Dec 1, 2024, 9:40am -
  • November 2024
    Partly Cloudy Man, some weirdos stick like glue to the stuff they like. (Some weirdos = me) Did I drive the same little Toyota for two decades? Yup.Am I now over a dozen trips to Maui in the books? Better believe it.  Do I still carry a Luxor room k…
    - Nov 1, 2024, 7:09am -
  • October 2024
    Take Me Out To The Ball Game I wake up bright and early. Another night spent dreaming of untold riches. I sleep the same way I live – driven, focused…a man and his mission. Sitting up, I exhale any of the doubt that rests in my belly. Inhale the…
    - Oct 1, 2024, 7:31am -
  • September 2024
    Her Autumn Journey This summer with my husband? Dreamy months of endless bliss. Romantic dinners, perfect sunsets Always with a gentle kiss. But seasons change – and so does he. Now it’s time to say goodbye. To my sweet and charming gentleman Who…
    - Sep 1, 2024, 7:00am -
  • August 2024
    Different Flavors The first time I worked with a famous person? Over 20 years ago now… See, network sitcoms are well-oiled machines. And I was still a fresh-faced kid from West Virginia. So that rehearsal week felt like being in a bustling laborato…
    - Aug 1, 2024, 7:05am -
  • July 2024
    Saturday Dear Diary: Haven’t written in a long time. But I’m back for a reason. And searching for the right words… Because what does a person say when the GREATEST WEEK OF THEIR LIFE finally arrives?! Here’s what I do know… The air smells c…
    - Jul 1, 2024, 7:00am -
  • June 2024
    Growth Spurt Why was the bus driver so unpleasant? Certainly wasn’t subtle. He just seemed to despise all of us kids. Especially me. Could see it in his glare through the giant rearview mirror. As if a pile of gouda cheese was right under his nose.…
    - Jun 1, 2024, 7:45am -
  • May 2024
    Transcend The average human rises. Stumbles down to fresh caffeine. To be armed for daily bullshit… One requires this machine. Big sips while rapid scrolling through a wild barrage of news. All injected in the bloodstream, Before both feet are plac…
    - May 1, 2024, 7:00am -

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  • Why You Should Still Use a Travel Agent
    Travel is what makes me tick and if you’re like me, researching the vacation is almost as fun as the actual vacation itself. While the internet has made researching destinations and booking a trip easier and more accessible than ever, the abundance…
    - 3 days ago Feb 15, 2025, 9:25pm -
  • Lindblad National Geographic Expeditions Sale: Antarctica, Iceland, Greece, Galapagos and More at The Lowest Prices Ever
    Lindblad Expeditions, in partnership of National Geographic is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to save big. Lindblad is known for being a world leader in expeditions. Their name and experience also means higher costs as they boast the best…
    - 4 days ago Feb 14, 2025, 8:52pm -
  • Alaska Airlines Guts Earning Miles on Partner Airlines
    Many initially praised Alaska Airlines’ 2025 Mileage Plan updates, but the reality is far from customer-friendly. The new program prioritizes regional flyers over global travelers, making it more challenging for those who frequently fly to Europe,…
    - 5 days ago Feb 13, 2025, 10:39pm -
  • Earn 100,000 Membership Reward Points with New Amex Gold
    Is it time to top off your American Express Membership reward points? If so, maybe consider the American Express Cold Card. The Amex Gold is a great card that can earn points quickly. If you are looking for a credit card that offers top-tier rewards…
    - 12 days ago Feb 7, 2025, 2:51pm -
  • Condor Expands European Network While Adapting to Recent Setbacks
    German’s leisure carrier is growing again adding new destinations across Europe. Starting in March, Condor Airlines is further expanding its route network within Europe, enhancing connectivity between North America and Europe via its Frankfurt hub.…
    - 14 days ago Feb 5, 2025, 4:24pm -
  • European River Cruises: The Best Way To Explore Europe
    When it comes to discovering Europe, few travel experiences can match the charm and convenience of a river cruise. Imagine gliding along the Danube, Rhine, Seine, or Douro, passing historic cities, rolling vineyards, and fairytale castles—all while…
    - 17 days ago Feb 1, 2025, 7:00pm -
  • Antarctica Cruise Sale: 5 Star Luxury for $8,XXX!
    Five Star Atlas Ocean Voyages (AOV) is out with a last minute special for those looking to visit Antarctica this season. Offering the lowest price I have ever seen nearly all season on their small luxury polar yachts. If you have wanted to visit the…
    - 19 days ago Jan 30, 2025, 10:59pm -
  • Celebrity River Cruises: From Ocean to Rivers
    Celebrity Cruises is setting its sights beyond the open seas, announcing the groundbreaking launch of its first-ever river cruise division. Beginning in 2027, Celebrity River Cruises will bring the brand’s renowned blend of to Europe’s most iconi…
    - 21 days ago Jan 29, 2025, 4:00pm -
  • UK ETA Not Needed for Transit
    The UK government is quickly changing the requirement of of their new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) which has required travelers traveling to and through the United Kingdom register their trips and apply for pre-clearance. Now, the UK has con…
    - 26 days ago Jan 24, 2025, 4:42pm -
  • Real ID Enforcement for Flying Date is Firm – May 7
    In case you were expecting the Real ID enforcement date—currently set for May 7, 2025—to be pushed back yet again, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have made it clear that such a delay is…
    - 34 days ago Jan 16, 2025, 3:00pm -

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  • newHow busy is Paris on the week of the marathon ?
    I am thinking of a trip to Paris for a few days right before the marathon on April 13, 2025. Will it be very crowded with preperations , street closures and the sites packed ? I am flexible as I will be in Europe for several months. I hate to fight..…
    - 1 hour ago Feb 19, 2025, 4:57am -
  • newGot first eqm with BofA card use for 2025 promo. Seems OK
    OK, it's 3 AS eqm for every 1$ spent on the BofA linked card with AS., Now well into Feb 2025. After paying all the bills, and with spouse agressivly spending at her favorite stores, we got a little over 10K eqm for the Jan 2025 spend (which for...
    - 2 hours ago Feb 19, 2025, 4:12am -
  • newYoung dream
    I am brasilian and I want to travel to the USA one day. Image: Would some one give me some tips? https://privacy.com.br/checkout/peagaa_01 What you think about it? I want to believe I have a chance.
    - 4 hours ago Feb 19, 2025, 1:32am -
  • newSavannah Andaz vs Thompson
    I’d like to hear from anybody who has stayed in both. Comparison of both. I’d be booking standard room and using an upgrade. Standard suites appear fairly comparable. Andaz being more downtown, is that a big positive? Or Thompson on outskirts…
    - 5 hours ago Feb 19, 2025, 12:37am -
  • newNew Feb 2025 Split Payment issues with Vanilla/SS VGCs
    For the past ~3 weeks I've been running into all sorts of problems when trying to use split payments (VGCs) to buy MOs. I am trying to get more datapoints to figure out exactly why/where this is happening as there seems to be several posts alluding.…
    - 6 hours ago Feb 19, 2025, 12:07am -
  • newUnited to Alaska Airlines, interlining on a single ticket, re: checked bags
    1K heading to Fairbanks, AK for work. Will check 49lb work "kit" suitcase and a 15lb 16x12x12 brown box with case-specific work materials/supplies. Booked in First, on united.com How does the codeshare/interline work for the checked bags?...
    - 6 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 11:58pm -
  • newAre any AM award bookings refundable?
    As far as I can tell AM award bookings are not refundable, without penalty (past 24 hours), but it is hard to tell anything definitively from their somewhat chaotic websites. Does anyone know if there are ways to book refundable without penalty...
    - 6 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 11:44pm -
  • newMarriot Marquis Times Square
    What a monster of a property and what a well-oiled machine it seems to be. Just spent 3 days there, and even though I spent time there before many moons ago, I only now admired the magnitude of the place and how everything seemed so well run. ...
    - 7 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 11:18pm -
  • newAeromexico compared with BA CE
    I’m familiar with BA Club Europe but a first on AeroMexico premier. TQO NLU today on an Embraer. A better seat than the BA with better room. All other aspects significantly inferior. Hopeless catering in particular. A bag of lemon nuts (or M&Ms.…
    - 7 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 11:18pm -
  • newDoes AA Penalize for Frequent Award Booking/Cancellation
    Has anyone heard of any red flags/penalties for AAdvantage accounts that book a lot of award tickets and then cancel them? Or is there no limit on the award bookings/cancellations you can do?
    - 7 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 11:09pm -

Reddit r/churning

  • newQuestion Thread - February 18, 2025
    Welcome to the Daily Question thread at r/churning ! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read…
    - 20 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 10:01am -
  • newNews and Updates Thread - February 18, 2025
    Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes (if that link doesn’t work…
    - 20 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 10:01am -
  • newBank Bonus Weekly Thread - Week of February 18, 2025
    This is the Weekly Bank Account Bonus Thread. Use it for anything related to bank accounts and bonuses, such as: ​ * Churning mechanisms (DD, etc) * Data points (did bank X bonus arrive) * Other bank account discussions/questions ​ Before asking…
    - 20 hours ago Feb 18, 2025, 10:00am -
  • Question Thread - February 17, 2025
    Welcome to the Daily Question thread at r/churning ! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read…
    - 2 days ago Feb 17, 2025, 10:01am -
  • News and Updates Thread - February 17, 2025
    Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes (if that link doesn’t work…
    - 2 days ago Feb 17, 2025, 10:01am -
  • Weekly Off Topic Thread - Week of February 17, 2025
    This is the Weekly Off-Topic thread ​ There's more to this hobby than just credit cards - it spreads out into travel aspirations, what luggage or wallet you're using, or what flavor kombucha your local WeWork is serving. Please use this thread to t…
    - 2 days ago Feb 17, 2025, 10:00am -
  • Question Thread - February 16, 2025
    Welcome to the Daily Question thread at r/churning ! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read…
    - 3 days ago Feb 16, 2025, 10:01am -
  • News and Updates Thread - February 16, 2025
    Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes (if that link doesn’t work…
    - 3 days ago Feb 16, 2025, 10:00am -
  • Trip Report and Churning Success Story Weekly Thread - Week of February 16, 2025
    How'd your churning week go? Any super huge highs? Any thank yous you'd like to give /r/churning? ​ - Did you book an awesome Trip? - Are you excited to share your latest redemption? - Did you score some unexpected Miles/Points? ​ Trip Reports,…
    - 3 days ago Feb 16, 2025, 10:00am -
  • [NYC Meetup]🎟️ Missed Out on PointsQuest? Join the Exclusive Speakeasy Party!
    Unfortunately our promised February conference, PointsQuest, sold out so fast that it never even made it to Reddit—and I know some of you were hoping to snag a ticket. While the conference itself is at full capacity and there's nothing I can do to…
    - 3 days ago Feb 15, 2025, 11:20pm -

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