My friends, this is one of the best times of the year! Every year, Ebates celebrates their birthday, I’ve covered many of the last few years, but the best day of Ebates Birthday week is always when they include Staples at 15%+ cashback. Alas, Ebates Birthday 2018 is proving to be a fun week to…
I came home from a travel this past Thursday to a package that I had never expected. I have to admit, it surprised the heck out of me to see a box from SPG. You see, I’ve been a Marriott Platinum member for nearly 10 years, and a Hyatt Globalist (and before that Hyatt Diamond) for the…
I included in the weekly a post from Mike, writing for One Mile at a Time, about vacation time in the US. Folks commented on that post, that it was “off topic,” I would argue quite the opposite. Lucky and his team, as well as many of us in the mile and point blogosphere, talk…
Recently, I shared some tips for requesting a Gesture of Goodwill, and many folks shared their experiences which was awesome. I think it’s a great story when an airline stands by their promise to deliver you from point a to point b, in a particular level of service.I thought today, as I shared via twitter, some…
This past weekend’s #FT4RL was a great way to spend it. I learned a great deal, and met a lot of great folks. I already shared some initial thoughts. But I thought I’d share some more, and hopefully give you a few laughs. Dan, who writes Points with a Crew, travels completely differently than I…
Usually I (and others far more efficient than I) work these meet-ups in the Saverocity Forums, however I thought I’d put it out on the blog to get greater interest.The next Maryland Meetup will be:Thursday, November 12. Starting around 6pm, going till whenever!Jail Break Brewing Company Suite F, 9445 Washington Blvd N, Laurel, MD 20723…
This past weekend, I had the privilege to speak at Dia’s 3rd Family Travel for Real Life #FT4RL conference. I will be upfront. My wife and I are DINKS, Double Income, No Kids. But we still have Family! I shared the below graphic in my presentation, partnered with Kenny, of travel that we were able to…
This is perhaps a rhetorical question. After all, miles and points are currencies, but they are very finicky currencies. Meaning, their value can change at the whim of an airline or bank. In fact, some currencies, such as the transferable Ultimate Rewards Points, Membership Rewards, Thank-You Points, and even Starwood Preferred Guest, are all at risk…
This past Thursday I had the chance to attend the Freddie Awards. For a little background, the Freddie Awards, named after Sir Freddie Laker, the founder of Laker Air, Britain’s first all-jet air carrier (way back in 1966). Randy Peterson (who we all know, is the Godfather of miles and points), named the awards, which award…
Many who know me, know that I’m a big fan of Qatar Airways. In fact, nearly half of my American Airlines Executive Platinum status is going to be earned on Qatar Airways this year. So why am I big fan: Layflat seats: I haven’t flown a single flight without layflat seats. I hear Qatar flies planes with…