TravelUpdate
Review: the great Bidvest Premier Lounge at Johannesburg airport.
I was leaving South Africa and so used Priority Pass to review the great Bidvest Premier lounge at…
Travel With Grant
Around the World in 24 Days: Day Two
Buenos días everyone, reporting in from Day Two of my quest to become an SAS EuroBonus Millionaire! Today is the most intense travel day of the entire journey, with four flights on three different airlines (and three separate tickets). Fortunately, everything has gone off pretty much without a hitch. Although I’d...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 509: Worth the EXPOsure?
Trade shows and fines and AI and aircraft orders and lots, lots more…
TravelUpdate
Review: What is the new Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Malta like?
Aer Lingus have started flying from Dublin to Malta recently. Many people I know have been recommending the…
Miles For Family
Getting approved for a mortgage while engaging in miles and points hobby
Discover how to secure a mortgage approval even while actively pursuing the miles and points hobby. Learn from our journey of buying a dream home without sacrificing travel rewards, maintaining a strong credit score, and managing credit card applications. Perfect for those balancing financial goals and a passion for travel. The...
Michael W Travels
Our Epic One-Day NYC Jewish Food Tour!
Embark on a delicious journey through NYC's vibrant Jewish food scene with our must-try trail. Discover iconic spots like Russ & Daughters, Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery, Economy Candy, Katz’s Deli. Experience the authentic flavors and rich history of Jewish cuisine in the heart of Manhattan. The post Our Epic One-Day NYC...
Travel With Grant
Around the World in 24 Days: Day One
Buenos días everyone, I started my journey to become an SAS EuroBonus Millionaire on Sunday night. Here’s a rundown of the first 24 hours. Flight 1: American Eagle 4781 DCA-JFK (Embraer 175) I started my trip Sunday night with a short hop up to New York on American Eagle, booked with 4,500 Alaska...
Live and Let’s Fly
Trip Report Roadmap: So Many Trips, So Little Time
I’ll be departing on my SAS EuroBonus million mile challenge shortly with my son and will live blog that, like I did with the Ukraine trip report last year. I imagine that will provide a lot of content in the following couple of weeks. I’m not sure I am going...
TravelUpdate
Review: United Embraer 170 Economy Indianapolis (IND) to Newark (EWR)
Background and Booking On my flight home to Indianapolis to the New York City area, I had a…
Off the Beaten Points
SAS Challenge Update: Limping Towards the Finish Line
Barring chapped lips, dry eyes, and a fleeting urge to hurl myself headlong into a jet engine, I’ve…
Miles For Family
Remaining Tricks to Get “Free” Cruises (and Why You May Not Need an Elite Status to Qualify)
At the beginning of the year, I took advantage of several “free” cruise offers before my husband’s  MGM Gold status had expired for good. All the links included in that post still work, by the way. My husband and I don’t gamble, so I knew it was the case of...
Frequent Miler
Doing good and earning points with Kiva microloans | Coffee Break Ep33 | 11-12-24 | Podcast
Kiva is a clearing house for microlenders to help them find funding for microloans. You don’t earn interest on these loans, but this can be an interesting way to accumulate spend on reward cards without fees… Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can...
The Points of Life
Hyatt Regency Lisbon: Perfect Stop in Lisbon for One Night (Or Two)
I had a one-night stopover in Lisbon, Portugal. After a friend reunion, it turned into two. Fortunately, I was able to nurse my way back to health in this great suite The post Hyatt Regency Lisbon: Perfect Stop in Lisbon for One Night (Or Two) appeared first on The Points Of...
Miles For Family
How I’m Flying to Hong Kong in Business Class for Less than the Cost of an Economy Ticket
Discover how you can fly to Hong Kong in business for less than the cost of an economy ticket using miles and points. Learn the tips and strategies for maximizing credit card rewards to enjoy luxurious flights at a fraction of the price. The post How I’m Flying to Hong Kong...
Off the Beaten Points
The EVA Air Infinity Lounge Is Surprisingly Bad
EVA Air’s business class is world-renowned, and consistently delivers one of the best experiences out there even by…
Points With a Crew
What To Do With Grandpa’s 600k Membership Rewards?
Have you ever wondered how to leave a large Membership Rewards balance for family in case of death? Here are three ways to keep them from disappearing.