Sharing the tricks and tools of better travel
Yesterday United Airlines announced a coming change to its MileagePlus program, which will apply for travel during 2014 in order to qualify for status in 2015. Nothing has changed for those who have status now or are earning status toward next year, but it is worth considering now how this change will affect your strategy in the future. Some might … [Read more...]
Lots of people have their quirks when they check into their room. Some are neat freaks and like to toss the comforter and television remote in a pile. I’m sure they would burn them if they could, much like in The Velveteen Rabbit. Others order room service, pull out the laptop, and get straight to business. Me? I like to examine the fire … [Read more...]
Hyatt continues to improve its product and service offers this year, which I feel really got their start with the replacement of the White Ginger Portico bath amenities last fall. Although the actual benefits promised by Gold Passport to their elite members haven't changed, there have been other efforts to create a more personalized level of … [Read more...]
PointsHound offers a revolutionary approach to booking hotels, allowing you to earn miles AND hotel points AND hotel status when you stay with most major chains like Hilton, Hyatt, Starwood, Marriott, and Priority Club. When I wrote about this before, it was called "Double Dip," but they've decided to rebrand as "Double Up" in order to avoid any … [Read more...]
Brad wrote in with another question for my open forum as he debates whether he should buy a traditional revenue ticket or redeem miles for an award ticket. As usual, my answer reflects my specific needs and interests and what I know about Brad. The purpose of this post is to illustrate my thought process so you can use different inputs and come to … [Read more...]
