Share This post is a continuation of a series where we’re evaluating the value of different travel rewards based programs. Here’s a list of our previous analyses: ThankYou Rewards Chase Ultimate Rewards How do you earn points? Like each of the other programs reviewed, you earn points primarily by spending money on the branded credit [...]
Thank You Rewards Network Review and Introduction for Travelers
March 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Share Since 2006, my wife and I have been part of the Thank You Rewards Network. We’re now in the process of searching out a more valuable program. How Do You Earn Points? There are four ways to earn points through the Thank You Rewards program. #1. Thank You Rewards Credit Cards by Citi.com Like [...]
American Airlines AAdvantage Points Program | Best Family Mileage Program
March 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Share The ‘best’ of anything is subjective. However, as I’ve been personally searching for the best points program, I’m finding that the American Airlines AAdavantage program has several benefits that make it a highly appealing program. Of course, if American doesn’t fly out of your home city, then you should try and accumulate points elsewhere. [...]
2011 Starwood Category Changes Announced | Take Action Before March 1
February 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Share Unless you are a new reader, you should already know that I’m a huge fan of the Starwood brand. I like them because their points system is so generous. Here’s how you can use a credit card to get three free nights at a category two hotel. If the program is new to you, [...]
Airline Flyer Miles | The Value of Jumping Back On the Bandwagon
February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Share I’ve been sort of a snotty pants when it’s come to airline miles. I even wrote a post questioning the value of airline points. Lately, I’ve found more bang for my buck with hotel points. However, I’ve noticed a trend lately that seems to once again favor collecting air miles (not over and above [...]
DIY Travel Hacking Cartel
February 8, 2011 By 2 Comments
Share I canceled my Travel Hacking Cartel membership. For me, to keep my membership wouldn’t be valuable. It’s not designed for someone who already knows the basics about collecting and redeeming miles. I wrote this post to tell you how you can save your $25 (or $39) per month by using free resources to create [...]
Travel Hacking Cartel Review and Introduction
January 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Share Updated Feb 9th, 2011. After trying the Travel Hacking Cartel I’ve decided not to keep my membership. Instead, I teach you how to make your own Travel Hacking Cartel free. I woke up at 2 a.m. (local time here) just so I could sign up for the Travel Hacking Cartel. Seriously. I’m serious about free [...]
All New Rapid Rewards Program by Southwest | Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?
January 9, 2011 By 11 Comments
Share This morning there was an email in my Inbox. Actually, there were about 100 emails in my Inbox. However, there was one I was particularity interested in reading. The title: Announcing the All-New Rapid Rewards® Program! One of my favorite programs, Southwest Rapid Rewards, is changing. The first line: “On March 1, 2011, Rapid [...]
Why I Track Mileage Award Programs with Award Wallet
December 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Share As you probably know, I’m sort of geek when it comes to accumulating award points and miles. There was a day and time that I used to track all my balances using a Word Document on my computer. However, as my family has grown and the number of award programs I’m using is [...]
Airline Frequent Flyer Points: Are They Useless?
April 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Share For years and years, I’ve collected airline frequent flyer points. Like any good traveler, I’ve looked at the award charts and come to the fortunate conclusion that with only 25,000 miles I can get a free roundtrip to anywhere in the United States. Cool. The Problem with Airline Frequent Flyer Points 1. Flight Availability [...]
