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September 2026 Transfer Bonuses (3 new)
How is it September already? This month brings some new transfer bonuses as well as a continuation of a few transfer bonuses from August. New: Capital One 30% Transfer Bonus to Japan Airlines Through September 30, 2026, get 30% transfer bonus from Capital One to Japan Airlines. The normal transfer...
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Big Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic, New International Routes and More
Bilt Rent Day: Up to 100% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic / Virgin Red: Tomorrow, September 1, is Bilt Rent Day. I’m always excited to see an airline transfer partner, and this month it’s Virgin Atlantic. This one-day transfer bonus opportunity ranges from 25% up to 100%, based on your Bilt...
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Food and Shopping in Chiang Mai, Thailand
This is a continuation of my Asia trip report. See also Back from Thailand and Singapore: 7 Biggest Takeaways, Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class SFO to SIN to BKK, Cathay Pacific Premium Economy HKG to SEA, A Taste of Andaz Singapore, One Day in Singapore, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and the...
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The Real Scoop on Massages in Thailand: Locations, Cost and Services
This is a continuation of my Asia trip report. See also Back from Thailand and Singapore: 7 Biggest Takeaways, Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class SFO to SIN to BKK, Cathay Pacific Premium Economy HKG to SEA, A Taste of Andaz Singapore, One Day in Singapore, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and the...
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Leana’s Award Booking Frenzy, New Transfer Bonus and More
Leana’s Award Booking Frenzy: Longtime blog readers remember Leana, the OG creator of this blog. She doesn’t write posts anymore, but she shares her wisdom on our Facebook page. Check out her latest award booking here for an epic trip to Africa and Europe! New Chase Transfer Bonus: Chase dropped...
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Andaz Miami Beach Review: Two Bedroom Suite
A detailed Andaz Miami Beach review of the two bedroom suite, Aguasal dining, and whether Category 6 still pays after Hyatt's May chart change.
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Hampton Inn And Suites Salt Lake City West Jordan Hotel Review
If you're looking for a Salt Lake City hotel - here is my Hampton Inn And Suites Salt Lake City West Jordan hotel review, including info on wifi, breakfast, parking, rooms, amenities, cost and more
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Can HUCA Solve this New-to-me Award Booking Issue?
Even after years of collecting miles and points to book award flights and hotel stays, I’m still running into scenarios I haven’t encountered before. International Award Ticket for Minor Traveling Solo Next year, my daughter is planning to travel to Asia for a study abroad program. She will be 16...
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Chiang Mai Hotel Review: Phor Liang Meun Terracotta Arts Hotel
This is a continuation of my Asia trip report. See also Back from Thailand and Singapore: 7 Biggest Takeaways, Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class SFO to SIN to BKK, Cathay Pacific Premium Economy HKG to SEA, A Taste of Andaz Singapore, One Day in Singapore, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and the...
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I Skipped Past 30 Rows To Be First Off The Airplane
I started in Row 30 and ended up first off the plane. No running, no shoving, no rule-breaking. Here's what happened.
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Seriously Considering Solo Trip to Asia
Earlier this summer, when I was in the middle of a 17-hour flight from San Francisco to Singapore, I said to myself: “This will be my last trip to Asia for a while.” The flight across that pond is just so long! This was my 3rd year in a row...
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August 2026 Transfer Bonuses
Am I the only nerd who eagerly awaits the beginning of a new month to find out the new transfer bonuses? Let’s hope some of us can use these to stretch our miles and points for award flights and award hotel stays. Amex 30% Transfer Bonus to British Airways, Aer...
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Already experienced the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat with LA28 Olympics Visa pre-sale
I’m planning to attend the LA28 Olympics with my husband and daughter in July 2028. My husband and I signed up for the first ticket drop, but we weren’t selected. So for ticket drop #2, all of our family members 18 and over registered for the chance to buy tickets....
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This Vienna Attraction Was An Unexpected Gem
Visiting a zoo wasn’t the main reason we traveled to Vienna, but Tiergarten Schönbrunn was different enough to earn a place on our itinerary. It’s located within the Schönbrunn Palace…
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I Tried Vonlane for the First Time. Is it Better Than Flying?
For a recent trip to Austin, Texas, I splurged on a round-trip bus ticket on Vonlane. I had already experienced a first-class trip on RedCoach, so I was curious how this “Elevated Regional Bus Transportation for Discerning Travelers” on Vonlane would compare. Booking Vonlane I booked my bus ticket on...