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Hyatt’s Mr & Mrs Smith now live (details broke my heart)
When Hyatt announced their purchase of Mr & Mrs Smith, I was very excited....
Best Big Spend Bonuses
One way in which banks try to encourage spending on their credit cards is...
The Hotel Collection Guide: Prepaid rates earn hotel points/perks & more surprising finds
Back in 2021, Amex Platinum cards added a new benefit: Earn back up to...
My award alert, flight change, and a risky layover
Last Friday morning, while dripping wet and with shampoo running into my eyes, I...
Activities
Sam’s Club giving 10%-20% off gift cards for Disney, Southwest & Instacart from May 3-5
Sam's Club has released its next Instant Savings Book and there are some doorbusters going live on May 3 which give decent discounts on...
Managing Points and Miles
BankAmeriDeals double cashback coming 4/29-5/10
Bank of America will once again be offering double cashback on select BankAmeriDeals. The promotion starts on April 29 and will last for almost...
Award Booking
Hyatt’s Mr & Mrs Smith now live (details broke my heart)
When Hyatt announced their purchase of Mr & Mrs Smith, I was very excited. After all, Mr & Mrs Smith's collection of independent hotels...
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Activities
Sam’s Club giving 10%-20% off gift cards for Disney, Southwest & Instacart from May 3-5
Sam's Club has released its next Instant Savings Book and there are some doorbusters going live on May 3 which give decent discounts on...
Managing Points and Miles
BankAmeriDeals double cashback coming 4/29-5/10
Bank of America will once again be offering double cashback on select BankAmeriDeals. The promotion starts on April 29 and will last for almost...
Award Booking
Hyatt’s Mr & Mrs Smith now live (details broke my heart)
When Hyatt announced their purchase of Mr & Mrs Smith, I was very excited. After all, Mr & Mrs Smith's collection of independent hotels...
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Flights
Breeze Airways: Save 35% on round trip flights with promo code SNAPSHOT (book by 4/25)
Breeze Airways is back with another fare sale, this time giving 35% off the base fare when booking round trip flights and using promo...
Credit Card Spend
Best Big Spend Bonuses
One way in which banks try to encourage spending on their credit cards is by offering bonus points or perks for high spend. It's...
Elite Status
The Hotel Collection Guide: Prepaid rates earn hotel points/perks & more surprising finds
Back in 2021, Amex Platinum cards added a new benefit: Earn back up to $200 per year on Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) or...
Quick Tips
MaxFHR: An awesome new way to help use your $200 Fine Hotels & Resorts credits
There's an awesome new - and free - tool that came out recently to help people make use of their $200 Amex Fine Hotels...
Podcast
Podcast: Hilton Takes on Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) | Coffee Break Ep08
Until recently, Hyatt had a relationship with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH), but it was recently announced that Hilton will now be the one integrating...
Quick Deals
(Targeted) Barclays: Get $10 when spending $20 three times by 5/15/24
Barclays sent out targeted emails yesterday to some cardholders offering $10 back as a statement credit when using your card three times to spend...
Lodging
Save up to 20% on Hyatt stays in Asia-Pacific this summer
World of Hyatt has launched a new sale giving up to 20% off stays at more than 200 properties in Asia Pacific this summer....
Award Booking
My award alert, flight change, and a risky layover
Last Friday morning, while dripping wet and with shampoo running into my eyes, I was on the phone with ANA attempting to change an...
Credit Card Spend
[Live] More easy rewards: Staples fee-free $200 Mastercard gift cards
Update: Just a reminder that this deal is now live.
Staples will again be offering $200 Mastercard Gift Cards with no purchase fee from Sunday, 4/21/24...
Credit Card Bonuses
Increased Hilton consumer card offers
There are slightly increased offers available on each of the Amex Hilton Consumer credit cards. New public offers for the Amex Hilton Honors credit...
Quick Deals
[Reminder: Marriott GCs on 4/23] Daily Getaways 2024: Complete preview of all the deals
Update 4/22/24: Reminder that Marriott e-gift cards will be available for 20% off of face value tomorrow (4/23/24) at 1pm Eastern time. If you...
Managing Points and Miles
30% transfer bonus from Amex to Virgin Atlantic
American Express Membership Rewards is out with a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club starting today and valid through 5/31/24. This can...
Lodging
IHG offering 15% off on award night redemptions for elites & cardholders
IHG One Rewards is offering a 15% discount on award stays for Platinum & Diamond elite members as well as IHG credit card holders....
Quick Deals
10x Dell and many other stores at Rakuten (4-22 only)
Shopping portal Rakuten is once again offering increased payouts at many popular stores, including Dell, Viator, and many more. Keep in mind that increased...
Quick Tips
Reader tip: Some Equinox gyms offer spa services
Over the weekend, a reader commented on our Amex Platinum card page with a hot tip: some Equinox gyms offer spa services. I had...
Award Booking
How to Maximize Avianca LifeMiles
Avianca LifeMiles is one of our favorite airline programs because of its combination of unique sweet spots, the ability to manipulate awards to pay...
Quick Deals
[Pulled early] 10% back on all gift cards via Pepper app
Update 4/21/24: Many users are receiving an email from Pepper stating that this was a mistake and was only meant to be valid on...
Award Booking
How to book Vacasa Vacation Rentals with Wyndham points
Booking Vacasa Vacation Rentals can be an excellent use for Wyndham points. For those interested in booking vacation rentals, this post has everything you...
Featured Article
Last Chance Deals: Wyndham points sale, Dell Amex Offers & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon.
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Featured Article
The cheapest way to book Delta One, FAA grounds Alaska flights and is cruise ship internet a rip-off? (Saturday Selection)
The FAA grounds all Alaska Airlines flights for an hour, a "cheap" way to book Delta One and…is expensive cruise ship internet a rip-off?...
Quick Deals
Bank AmeriDeals “double cash back” 4/29-5/10
Bank of America's shopping portal-like Bank AmeriDeals are going to be offering "double cash back" on select merchants from April 29th to May 10,...
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Opportunities in plain sight: From finding great awards to hitting it big in Las Vegas and more [Week in Review)
From seeing Singapore space available via Air Canada to spotting American Airlines planes with partner award availability, this week at Frequent Miler was full...
Elite Status
Bilt partners with BLADE: free flights, points earning and elite benefits
Looking for a way to bypass NYC's infamous airport traffic? How about grabbing a helicopter? Greg the Frequent Miler did just that last November,...
Elite Status
Podcast: Shortcuts to AA elite status | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep251
American Airlines status isn't as easy as it used to be, but there are some shortcuts for those who think they'll be flying American...
Flights
Breeze Airways: Save 35% on round trip flights with promo code SNAPSHOT (book by 4/25)
Breeze Airways is back with another fare sale, this time giving 35% off the base fare when booking round trip flights and using promo...
Credit Card Spend
Best Big Spend Bonuses
One way in which banks try to encourage spending on their credit cards is by offering bonus points or perks for high spend. It's...
Elite Status
The Hotel Collection Guide: Prepaid rates earn hotel points/perks & more surprising finds
Back in 2021, Amex Platinum cards added a new benefit: Earn back up to $200 per year on Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) or...
Quick Tips
MaxFHR: An awesome new way to help use your $200 Fine Hotels & Resorts credits
There's an awesome new - and free - tool that came out recently to help people make use of their $200 Amex Fine Hotels...
Podcast
Podcast: Hilton Takes on Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) | Coffee Break Ep08
Until recently, Hyatt had a relationship with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH), but it was recently announced that Hilton will now be the one integrating...
Quick Deals
(Targeted) Barclays: Get $10 when spending $20 three times by 5/15/24
Barclays sent out targeted emails yesterday to some cardholders offering $10 back as a statement credit when using your card three times to spend...
Lodging
Save up to 20% on Hyatt stays in Asia-Pacific this summer
World of Hyatt has launched a new sale giving up to 20% off stays at more than 200 properties in Asia Pacific this summer....
Award Booking
My award alert, flight change, and a risky layover
Last Friday morning, while dripping wet and with shampoo running into my eyes, I was on the phone with ANA attempting to change an...
Credit Card Spend
[Live] More easy rewards: Staples fee-free $200 Mastercard gift cards
Update: Just a reminder that this deal is now live.
Staples will again be offering $200 Mastercard Gift Cards with no purchase fee from Sunday, 4/21/24...
Credit Card Bonuses
Increased Hilton consumer card offers
There are slightly increased offers available on each of the Amex Hilton Consumer credit cards. New public offers for the Amex Hilton Honors credit...
Quick Deals
[Reminder: Marriott GCs on 4/23] Daily Getaways 2024: Complete preview of all the deals
Update 4/22/24: Reminder that Marriott e-gift cards will be available for 20% off of face value tomorrow (4/23/24) at 1pm Eastern time. If you...
Managing Points and Miles
30% transfer bonus from Amex to Virgin Atlantic
American Express Membership Rewards is out with a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club starting today and valid through 5/31/24. This can...
