Always Register For Promotions!
I got an e-mail from one of my friends a few days ago. She had just returned from an overseas trip and wanted to send me a quick note about the miles she earned for her trip. It turns out she registered for the…
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My Hyatt 50 Earned Me A (Semi) Surprise!
One of the reasons I like Hyatt is because they consistently deliver on their benefits. While I’ve enjoyed being a Starwood Platinum over the years, I don’t always get what’s promised. With Hyatt, I always get what’s promised, and sometimes a bit more. Today,…
20% Off Marriott Gift Cards Today Only
Mommy Points has a very thorough post on this from last night. I’m not a Marriott guy but this is a great deal if you have a trip coming up. Essentially, the gift cards are 10% off as part of the Daily Getaways that…
American/US Airways Announce Senior Leadership For New Combined Airline. Not Many Surprises.
This is a bit of inside baseball, not really stuff the every day traveler wants to spend time reading about. But, it is interesting to me so I figured I’d write a quick post. The New American Airlines announced its senior leadership today. There…
American Airlines CEO Tom Horton Gets His $20 Million Severance Approved
And this contributor to Forbes really doesn’t like it. No doubt, it’s an odd situation. As the final bankruptcy plan is sent out for creditor approval, everyone still holding American debt appears to be in position to get 100% of their money. That doesn’t…
A Great Free App For The Traveling Sports Fan
I’m a really big sports fan, both live and on television. I’ve had a bucket list item for quite some time to visit all the professional stadiums, and managed to cross one off my list recently. Frequently, I find myself on a plane, in…
The Winner Of The Summer Memories Giveaway Is….
Thanks to everyone who shared family travel memories this past week. Thanks to the good folks at Hyatt and Hertz we had a total of 3 winners. Mommy Points and Points, Miles & Martinis both have winners as well, so don’t forget to check…
What New Places Can Your Starwood Points Take You?
I always keep an eye on this helpful thread on Milepoint for new Starwood Preferred Guest property announcements. Over the last few weeks I’ve seen some interesting additions, things that I feel definitely add value. This review will consist mostly of cool places you…
One More Day To Enter The Summer Giveaway For Great Prizes From Hertz And Hyatt!
You have until tomorrow night to enter the summer giveaway where you can win: A free night at any Hyatt House hotel 1200 Hertz Gold Reward Points A free airline club pass Don’t forget that you can enter up to 3 times a day…
The Gamification Of Travel: A Fun Way To Earn Expedia Rewards
While I tote around an iPhone and an iPad, I definitely consider myself a bit of social media introvert. I can spell Twitter and Facebook, and I have my fair share of Foursquare check-ins. But other than that, a novice. Despite that, I was…