Today Is The Last Day to Book SPG and Marriott Awards That Increase Tomorrow
Don’t forget to book reservations for these lists of SPG and Marriott properties today if you’re considering an award stay. They get more expensive tomorrow.
Author: Edward Pizzarello
My goal in life is to fill my family’s passports with stamps, creating buckets of memories along the way. You’ll find me writing about realistic ways for normal people to travel the world, whether you’re on a budget or enjoy luxury. I also enjoy taking us on the occasional detour to explore the inner workings of the travel industry.
Tales From The Cowboy Days Of The Airline Industry: Herb Kelleher
Herb Kelleher is one of the best guys to tell stories about a volatile age in the commercial industry. Even though I haven’t spent much time flying Southwest, I marvel at how they survived and thrived in some very tough times. Here’s a fun 30 minutes with Herb Kelleher.
Cheap Flights To The Caribbean! Spring Break Dates
2 good opportunities to get to the Caribbean if you procrastinated on a spring break trip. And, a bonus cheap trip to Europe.
Hyatt Changes Lifetime Status For The Better!
I honestly thought this change to lifetime status with Hyatt was a bit of a typo when I first saw it. I thought maybe I wasn’t processing the information correctly. But, lifetime status with Hyatt is pretty darn awesome.
American Express Platinum Card Gets An Overhaul
American Express is revamping their Platinum card. Their changes are making me take notice of a card I don’t currently carry in my wallet.
A Cool Chance Encounter On A Work Trip
Regular readers here will know I travel for my job. A lot. I’m not going to lie, it can wear on me a bit at times. I do love to travel, but I enjoy it much more with wife and kids in tow. In the end, we all have bills to pay. I’m incredibly fortunate to be able to provide for my family and earn some miles and points along the way for our vacations.
I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
As you might imagine, I read quite a few travel blogs on a daily basis. I always start my day with world news. But, travel blogs are my guilty pleasure. When some folks reach for People, Cosmopolitan or other magazines you might find in the grocery store checkout lines, I’m checking out what my favorite blogs are saying.
Reader Question: Can You Give Away The Free Nights You Earn With The New World Of Hyatt Program?
There will be lots of first-time questions as folks get used to the new World of Hyatt programs. Here’s one from a reader on the free nights all top-tier members are expecting to receive in the next few days.
Cheap Flights! Under $300 Round-Trip To Europe!
There have been so many great fare sales to Europe lately. If you’re thinking about a trip to Europe, it’s such a great time to book something affordable.
A Very Real, Very Negative Consequence Of Basic Economy Fares
Just another thing to be careful about when it comes to Basic Economy fares. Now that the Big 3 are all in the pool when it comes to offering bare bones fares, here’s another pitfall to consider.