One Mile at a Time
Which Hotel Loyalty Program Is Best For Leisure Travelers?
Picking a hotel loyalty program is very much a personal decision, as there’s not a ”one size fits all” answer as to which program is best. Everyone is looking for different things from a hotel group.
Your Mileage May Vary
Travel Complaints From People Who May Not Be Very Smart
Sometimes you go on vacation and things just go wrong. Maybe the credit card you planned to use the most during your trip keeps getting denied. Or perhaps you lost…
Miles To Memories
Forget Credit Cards – These Are Other Ways To Save Every Day
We focus plenty on how to save money with credit card points and benefits. But these methods don't require any convoluted points scheme. The post Forget Credit Cards – These Are Other Ways To Save Every Day appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake Devastation, Heartbreaking Video
As a former resident of Thailand, the Myanmar earthquake that caused massive devastation in both countries was particularly heartbreaking.  If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Myanmar Earthquake Rattles Southeast Asia On Friday, March 28th, 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 2x Bonvoy points for Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy stays
Earn 2x Bonvoy Points when you complete a Private Home rental stay of 3 or more nights booked via Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy. Register and book by May 4 for stays completed between May 1 and Sep 30, 2025. Click here for more details and to book this...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Air France Business Class Airbus A220 (CDG-VIE)
To kick off the return portionour royal visit to Versailles, I flew Air France’s Airbus A220-300 business class on the 1hr30min flight from Paris (CDG) to Vienna (VIE).
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
Your Mileage May Vary
How & Where to Store Your Luggage While Traveling (and My Experience with Bounce)
There are plenty of situations while traveling where you just don’t want to lug your bags around all day. Maybe you’ve checked out of your hotel or rental but have…
View from the Wing
‘Cold Drink Money’: The Not-So-Subtle Way Airport Officials Demand Bribes
I was struck the first time I went through the airport in Manila that I had to pay a fee in cash before proceeding through security, I'd receive a paper receipt, and then hand that receipt a person in the booth immediately past the one where I'd paid it. Continue reading...
Live and Let’s Fly
United’s Answer To Failing Credit Cards Is Coupons, Fees
United Airlines raised their credit card fees, added some coupons, and removed a benefit. This is their fix for a credit card relationship that lags all competitors? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. United Airlines Adjusts Its Credit Card...
TravelUpdate
Luxury Malaga Vacation Rental Review: Plum Guide
Background- Plum Guide I was traveling with a group of 5 friends and we wanted to stay somewhere…
View from the Wing
Hilton And Hyatt Don’t Add Resort Fees to Free Nights — Marriott Lets Hotels Do It, Even Though They Can Ban The Practice
When Marriott took over Starwood and then launched the Bonvoy program, they told owners that the economics would work out better for them. Part of how they did it is by forcing these scam charges on their customers. Yet their owner contracts explicitly allow Marriott to halt these fees. Continue...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Roadside Koalas In the Wild. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Spotting indigenous wildlife in Australia is not the easiest thing to do — but roadside koalas in the wild attracted a small crowd of people. The three koalas were active as they... The post Roadside Koalas In the Wild. Sunday Morning Photograph. appeared first on The Gate.
Monkey Miles
Amex Offers: Spend $50+ with Apple Pay and get $5 back ( up to 3x )
Use Apple Pay for a purchase of $50 or more, get $5 back up to 3x. I will admit that I happen to buy things on TikTok Shop, soooooo I may use this as an excuse to buy some things I’ll probably never use – apocalypse prep book anyone, and...
Wingtips
Triple Avios (Done) or 8,000 Bonus with Avis! (Last Day)
This Deal has now Expired, however the one below is still alive and kicking until the end of… The post Triple Avios (Done) or 8,000 Bonus with Avis! (Last Day) appeared first on Wingtips.
View from the Wing
I Woke Up To An Air Canada Email Saying No Lie-Flat Seat To Paris — But Slept Well, Dined On My Schedule, And Would Book This Flight Again In A Heartbeat
After a less than impressive visit to the Air Canada Signature Suite, we were headed down to our gate next door for our flight to Paris. Disappointment in the lounge might have put me in a sour mood, but I was actually very excited for this flight to Paris. Continue...