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Perks, Points & Miles

Sometimes, luck is on your side, even when unexpected change happens. After the news broke about the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card going...

Recently, Tash and I had a three-night stay at one of the top hotels in the US for free by using our FWNs (Free Weekend Night...

The airports right now in the US are going through some of the busiest times ever! Check-in and security lines have three-hour-plus...

Today’s post will outline a significant route to elite status with travel loyalty programs for less than half the qualifications. Status...

When speaking of budget airlines, the typical reaction is adverse because, with most budget airlines, there’s a sacrifice on comfort,...

Today’s post may be the most challenging post I’ve written thus far in my short writing career. Why, you ask? Our stay at the...

Before Tash and I take a trip that includes a hotel stay, there’s one website we turn to for every possible detail before we can trust...

In discovering the perks and benefits that travel credit cards offer, the importance of loyalty programs came hand in hand. Some of the...

If you dread being at the airport two or three hours before your flight because of the uncomfortable seating, nasty bathrooms,...

***Updated a few things after finally taking our trip to the Maldives! All updates will be starred.*** Here is our planned trip to the...

Marriott has decided to drop award charts starting March 31st, 2022. The change to dynamic pricing will be eased in by Marriott, so the...

We love to travel when the opportunity presents itself. Planned or spontaneous, it's usually the latter. I had three days off from...

My first year professionally overseas was in 2010, in Alicante, Spain. When receiving the news from my agent, the first thing that came...

Turin, Italy The purpose of my trip to Turin was mainly business, with knowing an opportunity to gain towards elite status was possible....

Loyalty programs have been around for years and years today. I'll take you through my journey of earning elite status with Marriott...

Spontaneous trips are something my wife and I have become accustomed to, but it’s not exactly our fault! As professional basketball...

I stumbled upon ALL while looking for places to stay in Chamonix. There are no major loyalty programs in Chamonix or anywhere close, so I...

When I’m out with friends or family, I’m always waiting to see what they pull out of their wallet to pay with! Once I see them pull out a...

A Weekend at The Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace We decided to drive to Paris from Germany for my wife’s birthday. Since...

Today's post will be more on the advanced side of the points and miles game. There’s a lot more to learn before skipping to this step but...