Playing defense and avoiding unforced errors
When in comes to travel hacking, I personally believe that defense offers more consistent opportunities for gains than offense. If offense is making bold speculative plays that y..
Which Citi Thank You cards offer a travel uplift?
Kenny from Miles4More once said, and I’m paraphrasing with a h/t to The Wire here, “With Citi, logic ain’t got nothin’ do to with it.” OK he didn’t phrase it
Santa Monica
Today’s my birthday. I’m not pandering (I get enough well-wishes on Facebook) but it makes for a happy coincidence. Everclear, who does my favorite song, is performing tonight at a
What are Your Road Trip Routines?
This post is written in partnership with Ford and She Buys Cars. Opinions, as always,
are my own. I’ve done the drive between DC and Florida six times in the
Disney’s Pandora World of Avatar Review
Back in 2009, James Cameron released his visually spectacular Avatar. The movie was fine (good, not great in my opinion). But to be perfectly honest, its very existence annoyed me
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..
Finally, a decent promotion on our Dillard’s Amex! Plus Gander Mountain increases its credit card rewards
My wife got the Dillard’s Amex over three years ago… not because we shop at Dillard’s a lot but because I was curious to see if they would send out
Episode 57 – A New Game Appears!
Episode Description
We borrow a game from one of Joe Cheung’s favorite podcasts. What would we get rid of, keep, or ask for more of in
The sole proprietor’s marginal federal tax rates
Everybody gets a song stuck in their brain sometimes, the only proven cure for which is putting on the song at maximum volume and belting it out in your underwear.Along with
Travel Insurance Annual Plans: Are They Right For You?
This post is sponsored by Allianz Global Assistance (AGA Service Company) and I have received financial compensation.We had a really good conversation recently about Why Chase ..
Review: The Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall Jamaica – Arrival Experience
My wife and I were excited at the chance for a long weekend trip to the Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica. We had the opportunity to visit
How I use data to support negotiation
We’re looking forward to our first cruise on Celebrity next month, where we will get to enjoy 4th of July at Sea, and then head on to enjoy some good
Compensations after travel delays: my experience and how to ask
Originally I had planned on lambasting Jetblue after how they handled weather delays on my flight home from Orlando last week. Apparently I am destined to have bad return trips
Dual Door Deplaning, British Airways’ IT Outage, Losing Global Entry, Tons of Southwest!
The Weekly Travel News Roundup is a collection of headlines from around the internet that caught the attention of the Tagging Miles team. Content on these blogs do not necessarily
Hotel cashback portal participation (it's complicated)
I’ve recently had occasion to take a look at a few options for booking paid hotel reservations, and have come across a peculiar situation on several cashback portals. Today I
New Marriott Rewards Credit Card Apple Pay Promotion
I don’t usually get excited about small credit card offers like this, but, its not very often we see something for the Marriott Credit Card. This isn’t nearly as good
What's the 5th-best American Express card?
Last Friday I posted a quick analysis of the American Express Blue Business Plus card, which earns 2 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent, on up to $50,000 in purchases
Southwest’s New Seat
Lately I’m flying Southwest more than I ever imagined. At least I’ve been able to avoid Seat 28B. It comes down to a different value of time. But I’m impressed
New $7 Target Beauty Box in Stock
$7 shipped? A steal!
Target.com has rolled the newest version of their popular Beauty Boxes and they are, well, beauties. You get $35 or more worth of travel-sized products for ..
Camp Mom 2017 Planning Part 2: Lodging- Sausage Houses, Private Funiculars and Geodesic Domes!
I’ve finally conquered decision fatigue and have most of Camp Mom 2017 booked. Today I want to share with you the Camp Mom 2017 lodging details and pricing and lessons learned. In
HOT Booking.com Promo: $40 rebate on $80 or $65 rebate on $130
As you may remember I’m deep into planning Camp Mom 2017. As I was browsing the AA website something in the corner caught my eye:Clicking through on AA.com takes you to a
Camp Mom 2017 Planning and Transport Part 1- Costs and Lessons Learned
I’m finally cutting through decision fatigue and have most of Camp Mom 2017 booked. Today I want to share with you the Camp Mom 2017 planning process, transport details and prici..
Hong Kong Revisited: Breaking all the parenting rules in Hong Kong
Raising kids in America means being subjected to a large set of rules about what’s safe and best for your children. I semi-religiously adhere to these rules – car seat