Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards for Airport Transfers: Deal or not a deal?
While poking around the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal the other day, I noticed a new redemption option: Airport Transfers. Direct Link While I’ve noticed some ground transfer op..
The Delta/Virgin Atlantic Paradox: Business Class Awards to Europe
The Delta/Virgin Atlantic partnership is one to keep in mind any time you see low-level award availability on either airline. Last April we flew on Virgin Atlantic Upper Class us..
Episode 27: Six Credit Cards You Should Never Cancel
We’re back with news, and a discussion around credit cards you should never close. Share your ‘must keep’ cards in the comments below, and enjoy! 0:33 25% Transfer Bonus from Citi
American Express retreats from Priority Pass restaurants and resort credits
In the last few weeks a couple pieces of news have come out from American Express:American Express cardholders with Priority Pass Select memberships through their American Expres..
TBT: The Decline Of FlyerTalk
This week’s Throw Back Thursday is about the decline of the once single most important site for miles and points collectors. It was not only a place to get information,
Devil’s Advocate Unmasked and Podcasted [TIF Ep 7]
Julian Kheel, the artist formerly known as “The Devil’s Advocate”, joins the podcast this week.
Greg, the artist still know as “The Frequent Miler”, also joins, which is extra in..
Best Places To See Wildlife In Yellowstone National Park (& Things To Do)
We went back to Yellowstone National Park last summer because I love wildlife, however, I have a few opinions on general things to do.
My experience of Yellowstone is a lot
All-Inclusive Hotels Using Points
Redone: June 3, 2019
As someone obsessed with free things and food, you’d think I’d love all-inclusives that are bookable with points…
I’ve become disgruntled by the hit-miss exp..
Episode 109 – Maui and Airline Partnerships with Freequent Flyer
Episode Description
Freequent Flyer is back! The man who works for you discusses how he hacked his way through his Hawaii honeymoon, airline partnerships and double dipping oppor..
Most Valuable Hyatt Hotel Redemptions [A Data-Driven Look]
I put together a tool for finding the cash rate for each Hyatt hotel (and partners) to find the Hyatt hotels’ best points to cash value, the most expensive Hyatt
Episode 26: AA Mobile Award Space, New MR Transfer Partner, Historic Delta Sign Up Bonuses, Speedway, Safeway & Stop & Shop Deals
News 0:35 AA Showing More Award Space on Mobile? (link) Seems to be that there’s a new search interface and a legacy one They sometimes show different results TPG
Park Hyatt Kyoto Now Accepting Award Reservations
Park Hyatt Kyoto award bookings are now available for reservations starting December 1, 2019. This is a highly anticipated opening since 5 Star hotels in the area (Four Seasons, ..
Why Amex MR Is Best & LifeMiles Loopholes [Ep 6 of TIF Podcast]
Nick Reyes of Frequent Miler joins the podcast this week. And substituting for Dave as co-host is Greg, THE Frequent Miler.
Right away Nick comes out saying why American Express MR
How to see The Jewel at Singapore Changi Airport after security (transiting)
My favorite airport has done it again. It added The Jewel, a 10 story indoor space anchored by the world’s largest indoor waterfall.
However, The Jewel is located landside before ..
How To Find Cheap Repositioning Cruises
A while ago I saw a sale for a $149 (pp) cruise from the Mediterranean to the US, and it peaked my interest in finding repositioning cruise deals.
Essentially, a repositioning
Breaking Through Peak Vacation Airfare Pricing with Partner Awards
Booking windows are just opening up for the Massachusetts school break in April 2020. And as usual, the opening salvo from carriers like Delta is a bit of a gut
Over There: franking credits in Australia
Become a Patron!Welcome to the second entry in my occasional series, “Over There,” about personal finance topics in countries besides the United States. These posts aren’t meant ..
My Friend, Seth, Is A Terrible Travel Companion
My friend Seth is sincerely among the nicest people on earth. However, he’s a terrible travel companion.
Unbeknownst to him, I took photographic evidence to prove just how bad Se..
TIF Podcast with Greg, The Frequent Milers
This week Dave and I had Greg from Frequent Miler join us on the podcast, where he initially says we aren’t discussing MS… But then immediately talks about how what’s
Dallas-Fort Worth is getting bigger, should it?
News out of Dallas-Fort Worth that the airport has decided to build Terminal F, which will be 24 new gates for American Airlines. But should American continue to grow DFW,
Episode 25: What 5 Cards Should You Put in Your Spouse’s Wallet?
A fun week here on the No Annual Fee Podcast, where we’re discussing the following: News 0:32 Italian-issued Tickets for Fun and Profit (link) Probably best to keep this as
Drew’s Guide To Full-Time Travel
I’ve written a lot about our personal experiences of full-time travel, but when thinking about what my strategy would be today, I realized that, of all the “guides” I’ve written,
Amex Blue Business Plus Review–30,000 MR* and $750 in Potential Value
A few weeks back American Express seemed to have pulled the Blue Business Plus from their universal referral site. This was disappointing because I’ve been meaning to apply for t..