A few days ago we discussed the topic of maximizing off peak economy awards through American Airlines Milesaaver awards. These awards are a great and relatively straightforward way to get 1.5 legs covered for two vacations that occur within a year of one another. However, United also provides wonderful opportunities to combine two trips and […]

I have booked enough awards for people using all types of miles but seem to find myself coming back to recommending American Airlines Off Peak Milesaaver awards over and over again. As a reminder, Off Peak Milesaaver awards are the lowest level awards from the American Airlines AAdvantage program and off peak only applies to […]

As I posted a few days ago, my family and I are on our way to the Middle East, specifically UAE, in a few months. I traveled extensively across the Levant when I was in the Peace Corps in Jordan but I have yet to see the Gulf region. I’m intrigued by the vast differences […]

A few weeks ago Matt asked if there was anyone out there that might like to post on Saverocity now and again. After a little contemplation, I realized that this would be the perfect opportunity for me to add to the travel hacking discussion without having to take the time to run the site myself. […]

Last March, our family of four traveled to Kauai for a winter break from the Northeast snow. In planning the trip, we made several adjustments along the way, the most major of which was changing our flights from departing from Kauai to the mainland to departing from Honolulu. And we changed from using American Airlines […]