Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are getting some time off to be with loved ones and/or do some fun travel. For me it's the latter. I'm onboard a refurbished AA 777-200 business class with 1-2-1 reverse herringbone seats. It's a great way to sit comfortably for 8 hours en eoute to the 50th state, though not without a price to match. I paid Anytime rate (gasp) … [Read more...]
Dear Friends: No, I Haven’t Won Lottery. Yes, I Still Work Full Time
Nov 19, 2017 - Updated to add cost of acquiring points. This article is for my non-travel addict friends who see my pictures on social media and think I either won the lottery and/or quit my job. In fact, I haven't accomplished either. While it might seem mysterious how I manage to travel "so much", I want to give you the secret sauce in this post. There are … [Read more...]
PSA – Use Your Old Citi Cards, Avoid Involuntary Closure (Resets Bonus Eligibility)
A few months ago, I got several emails from Citi with the title "Notice of account closure". They were closing several of my no-fee cards for inactivity. There was no warning or opportunity to generate activity and prevent closure. They already closed the cards. All data points from the community indicate no possibility of reopening (but "you're welcome … [Read more...]
AA Flies to Iceland – Best Use of Miles for Business Class
One Mile at a Time writes that AA will start flying seasonally between Dallas (DFW) and Keflavik (KEF) in summer 2018. I'm excited for 3 reasons: It's a fully flat bed in business class. You can redeem AA miles for it. It's a long flight. Before I start my explanation, I need to point out that WOW Air offers some cheap fares to Iceland, in addition to … [Read more...]
Maximizing Limited Vacation Days for Travel – My Dos and Don’ts
You have a full time job with limited vacation days. Time is of the essence - but so is enjoying your trip. Cramming a bunch of activities in a short time is great - if you enjoy that. The key is to maximize your free time - in a way that fits your travel style. If you've been doing this for a while, chances are you have your own way … [Read more...]
Get 5+ Expensive Nights from One Obscure Hotel Card Signup
Update - Several readers report being denied for the card. I double checked my credit report and can confirm I had 4-5 inquiries on Experian from the prior 6 months, when I applied and got approved for this card (about a year ago; they did call to confirm identity). YMMV. Note, I say 4-5 because I applied for multiple cards on the same day and can't remember … [Read more...]
Welcome to Points Adventure!
Hi! I'm italdesign from Saverocity forums (great community). I decided there weren't enough points & travel blogs, so I am starting my own blog. Actually, here's what happened. Recently, around the same time, I was asked by multiple people why I wasn’t blogging yet. I took that as a sign that I should at least consider. I love talking about … [Read more...]