Hotels
CategoryTrip Notes: Virgin America First, Disneyland Hotel Club Level, Four Seasons Aviara, JetBlue Mint
We’re just back from a week in Southern California during our April school break. Our focus was Disneyland and a stay at the Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara in Carlsbad.
Marriott Rewards Changes Make AMEX Platinum and Chase Reserve More Appealing. Here’s Why.
Rumors about the new combined Starwood Preferred Guest and Marriott Rewards programs broke recently. The program appears to have gone the same direction as Hyatt by ditching bene..
How to Find Boutique and Family Friendly Hotels
Note: If you haven’t listed to the Saverocity Observation Deck podcast #78 you might want to before reading this post.
A good friend is headed to Italy with his wife and son
My Love/Hate Relationship with IHG Rewards Club
You may have seen that IHG Rewards Club points are on sale this week for just under .6 cents each. You’re seeing so much about them mostly because points sales earn
Walt Disney World on Points & Miles 2018: Hotel
Main Street USA right before Park opening
We’re just back from a trip to Walt Disney World during the week Massachusetts schools have off for President’s Day each February. The w..
6 Ways to Take the Edge Off Infrequent Business Travel
If you’re like me, your friends and family think you have a bunch of points & miles from frequent business travel.
But if you’re a Milenomic you realize that points &
Tips/Tricks: Hotels With An Infant
Today’s the second Family Travel Tips/Tricks post here on Milenomics. I’m writing this series for new parents who want to keep traveling with their new Little Ones (LOs). When my
Brandon Asks: A luxury 6 night Honeymoon with decent flights out of Cincinnati?
Amanyara Turks & Caicos Swimming Pool
“Brandon Asks” is a Reader Q&A series where we take real questions from real people and do our best to provide helpful unbiased information ..
Brandon Asks: Looking for a Hotel Near Fenway Park While the Red Sox are in Town
“Brandon asks” is a Reader Q&A series where we take real questions from real people and do our best to provide helpful unbiased information on navigating the points & miles..
Starwood Maui Showdown Part 2: Westin Maui vs Sheraton Maui
In Case You Missed Part 1I recently spent a week at Ka’anapali Beach in Maui on a press trip. I know, tough gig. However, I assure you plenty of work
Starwood Maui Showdown: Westin Ka’anapali vs. Westin Nanea
You’re in Ka”anapali no matter where you stay.
I recently spent a week at Ka’anapali Beach in Maui on a press trip. I know, tough gig. However, I assure you plenty
Three Surprisingly Good Ways to use Hotel Points
So many trip reports out there tell you about all of the best hotel points redemptions. While I’m not immune to the $2500/night redemption I’m finding more and more of my travels
Marriott EMC2 Hotel Chicago Review: Technology, Robots and Great Slippers
This is a guest post from fellow points/miles enthusiast and TDM friend Ben Komenkul. Ben recently checked out the new Marriott EMC2 in Chicago and I asked him to share
My Marriott Platinum Benefits Update (Spoiler Alert: None Are From Marriott)
Marriott Platinum benefits include free breakfast at the Westin Maui.
Last Night I Scored a Transcontinental Upgrade on United. Even better, it’s the third upgrade on United I’..
Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay: Less- and More- Than a Day Trip
When I revealed Camp Mom South America many commenters objected to my decision to stay two nights in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. “It’s no more than a day trip from Buenos Ai..
Comparing the Hyatt Zilara Cancun and Jamaica
One of the most frequent comments I’ve gotten when reviewing either the Hyatt Zilara Cancun or the Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall has been: “Which is better?” Unfortunately there’s no cl..
Iguazu Falls Hotels: Should You Pay $$$ for the Sheraton?
I’m going to begin this post the same way I end it- by imploring you to put Iguazu Falls on your wish list. Words won’t begin to describe it so
Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall Jamaica: Property and Restaurants
Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Montego Bay Jamaica Part One: Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall Jamaica Arrival Experience
Part Two: Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall Jamaica Butler Suite
Part Three: Property..
HOT (Again): 75 Euro back on 225 Euro at Booking.com
You may remember the awesome Booking com promo code offer that showed up a few weeks ago. That one is gone but Brian at The Gate found a new one that is also lucrative:
Do this now if you have the Chase Fairmont Visa
Last week the Blogosphere was rattled with news that Chase Fairmont Visa holders would have their cards converted to Chase Sapphire Preferred cards in August. For some this may not
How do you Decide When to Splurge on Hotels?
Camp Mom South America is only two weeks away and I need your help. I don’t know if it’s the new continent thing, if it’s the off-season part or just
Airbnb Miles and Points Guide
As I move away from hotel points and more towards vacation rentals I thought it would be handy to create an Airbnb miles and points guide. You can both earn
Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall Jamaica: Butler Suite
Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Montego Bay Jamaica Part One: Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall Jamaica Arrival Experience
Part Two: Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall Jamaica Butler Suite
Part Three: Property..