points and miles

One of the distinctive things about the World of Hyatt loyalty program is the Brand Explorer benefit. Like all other major hotel companies, Hyatt has several chains under its umbrella.…

When booking an award flight, it helps to explore all the options. I faced this decision last year when I booked a flight on Virgin Atlantic from Orlando to London.…

Earning points and miles seems easy, right? A few hacks, a few swipes, and you’re rolling in rewards. But here’s the harsh truth: without common sense, your “easy wins” could…

I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I think there are several advantages to the fixed value loyalty programs over other airlines’ award point redemption models. By fixed value,…

For some people, buying a gift card is the perfect present. They’re available at many retail stores, and if you need some quickly, and don’t have the time or inclination…

Once you’ve been paying attention to points and miles for a while, it becomes inevitable that you’ll end up with a stack of membership cards from various programs. Airline programs.…

My opinion about flying in business class from the east coast across the Atlantic Ocean has changed over the years. On our first trips, we flew in economy class which,…

Sharon and I are big Broadway fans. Maybe it’s because we’re both from the NY Tri-State area, but we try to visit New York at least one to two times…

When I started to search for places to stay in Reykjavik, my first move was to look if there was anywhere I could use my stash of hotel points. Pickings…

I know watching the news and seeing Hurricane Ida slam into the Gulf Coast, on the anniversary date as Hurricane Katrina no less, can make you feel helpless. After a…