Several years ago, Banco Popular (out of Puerto Rico) offered an Avianca LifeMiles credit card. My husband and I both got it and successfully used our Avianca miles. However, the relationship with Banco Popular and Avianca dissolved, and currently there is no Avianca credit card in the U.S. However, I...

Going to the Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio London / Leavesden tour is a must for any true Harry Potter fun. But how do you get tickets at the last minute?

It’s only been a few months since my husband received is new Bilt credit card (see this post). We’ve already trained ourselves to save some bills to pay on the first of each month to earn double points on Bilt’s Rent Day. But at the end of each month, I...

When I first started reading miles and points travel blogs years ago, sometimes the terminology in the posts was over my head. IHG, CPM, MS, J class, say what?!?!?! Now that I’m deep into this hobby, not much stumps me anymore. However, I often forget that beginners are not all...

Have you ever applied for a new credit card with an attractive welcome bonus, only to find out soon after that a new offer with an even higher welcome bonus is now available on the same card? For example, did you apply for a credit card when the welcome bonus...

Quite a few news-worthy things have sprung up this week, so it’s time for a recap. Amex 30% bonus to Virgin: From now through May 31, 2024, American Express has a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic. In addition to flights on Virgin Atlantic, you can use Virgin points to...

Update on 4/24/2024: Well, the long-awaited day is here and it’s a bit of a downer. I’ll start with the bad news. Hyatt is using dynamic pricing for Mr and Mrs Smith properties (see map), and looks like you will only get 1-1.4 cents per point. So, no outsized redemptions...

I know you’re curious. How many miles and points do I have in my stash? Just like money, the answer is: More than some, less than others. And the balances fluctuate throughout the year. I don’t like to hoard a lot of miles and points. Over time, they become less...

Airplane seat “musical chairs” happen on, if not every flight, I’d venture to guess almost all of them. You’ve got couples or friends who want to sit together but “didn’t…

I've had problems before, but filing a Delta EU261 claim was easier than I thought and they paid me nearly USD$3,000 in a day or two

Our family used the Laundryheap service on a recent trip and were impressed. This Laundryheap review talks about how it works, the cost and what to watch out for...

I’ve been dabbling in miles and points hobby for over two decades, so I assumed that by now I know the basics. Nope! Last year I applied for Bank of America Alaska Airlines Business Visa (non-affiliate application link with the highest available offer) due to having some legitimate business expenses....

My daughter and I are heading to Europe early this summer. For this trip, I booked award flights to Madrid in business class on Iberia and flights home in economy on KLM. I got a fabulous deal on our return flights at just 17k miles each (thanks to a 20%...

If your family is traveling, you'll want to avoid these 6 huge packing mistakes that could make the difference between smiling faces and a vacation of misery