Last week Marriott Rewards launched a new online shopping portal. And despite its short existence, there have already been changes. So here's a Marriott Rewards MORE update. … [Read more...] about Marriott Rewards MORE Update
Points Accumulation
Best Airline Card for Infrequent Travelers
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I don't play the points & miles game like most others. My annual spending isn't enough to quickly build points. So I do what I can to make traveling at least once a year more affordable. And one of the best tools to accomplish this is the best airline card for infrequent travelers. … [Read more...] about Best Airline Card for Infrequent Travelers
Chase Adjusts UltimateRewards Dining Earnings
Chase has made a change to the Sapphire Reserve. No, benefits haven't change so far, a change to UltimateRewards earning rates have changed. Chase adjusts UltimateRewards dining earnings a little. Rather than being broadly defined, with just about any dining establishment earning 3x points, they've decided to narrow the category down a little. According to Dan's … [Read more...] about Chase Adjusts UltimateRewards Dining Earnings
Great Points Portal Shop Closing
One of my points earning strategies is to shop through online portals. Whether it be AAdvantage eShopping, Marriott's ShopMyWay Mall, the Ultimate Rewards portal, etc., these places are a great place to maximize your rewards potential. A great points portal shop closing is always sad, however. Especially one that's so useful. Unfortunately, that is the case today, as … [Read more...] about Great Points Portal Shop Closing
What’s in My Wallet July 2016
I've said it before, and I said it again, my points and miles strategies differ somewhat from many other bloggers. I don't travel for work, nor do I have much disposable income to throw around. Because of this, I primarily earn miles to redeem for free travel and don't focus much on earning elite status. … [Read more...] about What’s in My Wallet July 2016
Costco Switchover Day
Today is the long awaited day. It's Costco switchover day! Beginning today, Costco official begins accepts of Visa credit cards. As you may remember, in a surprising turn of events Citi purchased the Costco portfolio from Amex. This stunning blow cost Amex 10% of its entire portfolio. Amex not only lost exclusive rights to Costco, but all of the cardholder accounts were … [Read more...] about Costco Switchover Day
Mendocino Coast, Southwest Fare Sale and Burning Club Carlson BOGO: My Week in Travel for June 6
Let’s start a new segment where we talk about all of the travel activities we have completed over the past week. This is something I have been meaning to do for months, and now I am finally getting around to it. … [Read more...] about Mendocino Coast, Southwest Fare Sale and Burning Club Carlson BOGO: My Week in Travel for June 6
Funny Video: Using Points in the (somewhat) Mainstream
One of my favorite comedians is Nick Kroll because of the vast array of characters that he comes up with. I have enjoyed seeing him in cameo roles on comedy shows as well as when he guest stars on podcasts like Comedy Bang Bang. He is best known as the character Ruxin on FX’s the League. He’s so good that Comedy Central gave him his own sketch comedy show last year and it’s … [Read more...] about Funny Video: Using Points in the (somewhat) Mainstream
Why it Made Sense to Spend $2,000 on a Year End Mileage Run
I wrote a few weeks ago about how I pulled the trigger for a trip to Milan the day after Thanksgiving with Mrs. Jeffsetter. For those of you who didn't have a chance to read the article, here's the rundown of the mileage earning opportunity: Alitalia was offering cheap business class fares from the US to Italy through September 30 on travel around Thanksgiving and … [Read more...] about Why it Made Sense to Spend $2,000 on a Year End Mileage Run
My Recent Points Redemptions for Hotel Rooms
I realize that I don't talk as much about earning points and miles or redeeming them as other Boarding Area bloggers, but that doesn't mean that points and miles aren't a major funding source for my travels. In August and September alone I booked stays at 4 hotels (11 nights total) using hotel points and free night certificates to fund my stay. I saved over $4,000 in the … [Read more...] about My Recent Points Redemptions for Hotel Rooms