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CategoryCiti Prestige Concierge a Hyatt Prive/Ritz-Carlton STARS Travel Agent
Update (8/4/2018): According to datapoints on FlyerTalk, the Citi Prestige Concierge is no longer allowing 4th night free to stack with Hyatt Prive benefits. No word whether Ritz..
Keep these things in mind when booking a Marriott Hotel with Bank Points
We’re just back from a stay at the Marriott Munich. This is the second trip in a row we’ve stayed at a Marriott proper in Europe and although the accommodations
What Are Your Resort Pet Peeves?
Greetings from the Hyatt Grand Cypress in Orlando. I’m having a stay here that is just, well, off. There is not one thing I could point to as catastrophic but
This Week in Bank Points: Stacking Citi Prestige 4th Night Free with Four Seasons Offers
Quick Summary: It’s possible to stack the Citi Prestige 4th night free benefit with free night offers at hotels like the Four Seasons. You can pay with Citi ThankYou points
Is the Grand Hyatt brand moving away from complimentary toothbrushes?
I realize in the big scheme of things, the complimentary toothbrush and toothpaste found in most mid-to-high end hotel rooms is minimal. But, based on a recent stay at the
This Week in Bank Points: [Not] Booking that Park Hyatt St. Kitts Deal with Points
Welcome to another edition of This Week in Bank Points where we examine the pros and cons of booking various forms of travel with flexible bank points like Chase Ultimate
Choice Vacation Rentals are Both a Great and a Terrible Deal
You guys know I’m a huge fan of vacation rentals. From saving on food to 2 TVs to that all important closing door I recently mentioned it’s hard for me to
Marriott Rewards Members: A Birthday Surprise awaits
Mark this under Speculative, but Marriott is sending out e-mails to Marriott Rewards enticing Marriott Rewards Members to add their birthdays. This is a quick way to possible inc..
Trip 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..