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..
Flying Alone with Preschoolers – Tips and tricks for a successful trip
In my last post, I detailed my (mostly) successful experience flying alone with my two young children, which went much better than my first attempt. If you’re flying alone with
Flying Alone with Preschoolers – my latest experience
About a year ago, I told myself my attempt at flying alone with preschoolers or toddlers probably sufficiently broke me to the point of avoiding traveling alone with the kids.
Walt Disney World on Points & Miles 2018: Flights
Magic Kingdom 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 weather w..
Data Point – Amex Gives You Extra Time to Complete Spending Requirements
I’ve now had 2 cases where I didn’t complete a spending requirement on an Amex card until 15-20 days after the official deadline, but the bonus posted automatically anyway. I th..
Follow-up: was I too harsh on “charitable clumping?”
On Tuesday I wrote that so-called “charitably clumping” was a fairly transparent marketing campaign by the philanthropy and money management industries to generate more contribut..
Some recent redemptions, from good to mediocre
I usually try to write up a post for each award trip I take, both to share my thinking about my points and miles strategy and to keep myself honest
My Experience as Hilton Diamond – Meh
The “meh” is compared to the easy-to-obtain Gold status. I’ve been Hilton Diamond for 2 years. During this time, I’ve had the following stays booked from my Diamond account:
- 2..
Interesting numbers for Amazon Sellers
Amazon shared an article that I think is really important for Amazon Sellers. It is entitled: Strength in Numbers and shares 5 facts showing the impact of the Amazon Marketplace.
Immediately Extend the Expiration Date of AA Miles (For Free)
United and American Airlines are the two major U.S. carriers still clinging to archaic mileage expiration policies. 4 years ago I covered a way to stop United miles from expirin..
“Charitable clumping” is a clever marketing campaign, not a tax planning strategy
The 2017 Republican smash-and-grab tax reform bill made two related changes to individual tax deductions:
The standard deduction was raised to 12,000 for individuals and 24,000 ..
Singapore Airlines – Meh
Singapore Airlines has a reputation as one of the best airlines in the world. I’ve flown them a few times over the years and have never been too impressed. A few days ago, I fl..
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 &
Can you use this one weird old trick to get more value from World of Hyatt Globalist status?
Last year in one of my subscribers-only newsletters I suggested the possibility that you could enjoy the benefits of top-tier World of Hyatt Globalist status after the official e..
Cathay Pacific First Class: Bad Sleep, Good Everything Else
Ever since AA increased first class award price to Asia zone 2 from 67,500 to 110,000 miles, I’ve opted for business class across the Pacific. Today I was reunited with Cathay P..
How I Found United Saver Availability to from Europe to Iowa. In August.
If I ever apply for a job as an award ticket booker, this post will be my resume.
Camp Mom 2014: A glimpse into Matera, Italy, where this vessel of wine
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
Kindle Lending Library: A Free Book Every Month
I’m going to Soave, Italy with some friends in August. This trip got put together very quickly and I needed info just as quickly in order to decide if it’s
Qantas Latest Flying Art Series Livery
Like any Aviation Geek (#AvGeek), I love a great livery, and Qantas latest flying art series does not disappoint! It is in acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Austral..
Arriving in HKG? Use the Priority Pass ARRIVAL Lounge
This is just a quick note that the Plaza Premium Arrival Lounge in Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 2 is now part of Priority Pass. That wasn’t always the case – I know ..
East Coast / West Coast: Travel to Hawaii With Miles (West Coast Edition)
Today we’ll start a new series here on Milenomics. East Coast / West Coast will be an occasional series where Robert and I discuss something related to points and miles
My crazy 2018 loyalty goal
I’ve learned over the years that goals are integral for me. They help me to push myself to always improve. I set some to challenge my abilities, and some are
Brandon Asks: My Spouse Has a Chase Sapphire Reserve, Should I Get One Too?
“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..