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31/07/2023

With the extreme temps this week, what better place to visit than 🔥 🔥

25/05/2023

"I learned this, at least, by my experiment; that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours."

My experience at Walden Pond today has only been rivaled by my visit to the McCandless bus. A gift beyond words.

13/05/2023

➡️ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ Island

03/05/2023

United award sale in economy: 42k RT to Tahiti, 60k RT to Australia – Book from any US airport

http://dlvr.it/SnQrs6

17/03/2023

Bank Account sign up bonuses are a great way to offset fees associated with traveling on points such as annual credit card fees, seat upgrades, airfare taxes, etc. This bonus requires a pretty steep direct deposit, but if you take a look at my bonus tracker, there are tons of simple bank bonuses that really start to add up.

TBK Bank $600 Checking Bonus

09/03/2023

No passport? No Problem.

Fare details : Personal item included. Carry-on included on American and Delta. On JetBlue and United, upgrade to regular economy for $40-$80 each way, which includes seat selection and a full-size carry-on. Checked bag $30-$35 each way. Search using Google Flights Dates: Generally Septe

09/03/2023

So if getting 4 free cruises with 1 credit card wasn’t enough, anyone with MGM Gold or Caesar’s Diamond status can go to Atlantic City and walk away with another 7 night free cruise with MSC and a few nights at the Wynn in Vegas on top of that. The gift that keeps on giving

I recently took my third cruise of the past 4.5 months. We’ve got several non-cruise trips planned this year, but I often say that you have to strike while the iron is hot….and it has been on fire in Atlantic City as of late, so I had to take an unplanned trip to Atlantic City, […]

08/03/2023

Not the cheapest price we’ve ever seen, but for folks wanting the ease and free parking that comes with flying out of this regional airport, this ain’t bad. Using chase points to stay at the Hyatt resort is a great use of credit card points if you’ve got them. If you don’t have any, why not?

Peak season fares to tropical Costa Rica! Fares are Basic Economy and include a carry-on. I recommend upgrading to Main Cabin to get a seat assignment and the ability to cancel for a voucher. Tip: Book your stay at the Hyatt Andaz Papagayo from 17k pts/night before their rates increase on

05/03/2023

This changes everything when it comes to cruising

I’ve never aspired to spend time on cruise ships, and before coming across this cycle of offers, had never spent any effort on getting one through travel-hacking. That has all changed after discovering this method of being offered At Least 4 “free” cruises by getting approved for one $95 credi...

04/02/2023

I can’t speak highly enough about this service. I’ve saved over 500 passwords, credit cards, multi-factor authentication codes, ID’s etc. The watchtower service gives you a score much like your credit score when you integrate your passwords to show you where you stand. Works across all platfor...

31/01/2023

Chicago to Barcelona, Spain for only $310 roundtrip (Feb-Mar dates)

26/01/2023

Almost every circumstance in which someone initially asks about getting into points and miles, I usually recommend what is known as the “Chase Trifecta”. Although this has changed slightly over the past year or two, the concept still remains. Chase is a great bank to start rewards earning with.

26/01/2023

https://www.soberpointsguy.com/blog/MistakeFareORD-SCL

Deal Details Economy Seating Delta Layovers 1h20m in Atlanta 4h20m in Atlanta (return) Price will last less than 24 hours Delta has round-trip flights from Chicago (MDW/ORD) to Santiago (SCL) for $380 with a connection. Flights January to December. Weekends available. No Christmas dates ava

26/01/2023

https://www.soberpointsguy.com/blog/ChaseUnitedQuestCard+Code

Chase has a special signup bonus offer for the newly launched United Quest card: Get 80,000 United miles when you spend $5,000 within the first three months of account opening. Get an additional 20,000 bonus United miles when you spend a total of $10,000 ($5,000 additional) within the first 6 mon

25/01/2023

Personal Capital is a great tool for tracking credit card minimum spend requirements. By linking your credit card accounts to Personal Capital, you can easily view all of your credit card transactions in one place and track your progress towards meeting the minimum spend requirements for each card.

19/01/2023

Another underground travel hack. Fuel Dumping Routes

A beginner's guide to Fuel Dumping.

18/01/2023

https://www.soberpointsguy.com/blog/bank-of-america-alaska-airlines-card-70000-miles-offer-100-statement-credit

Matches all-time best offer for this Bank of America Personal Card.

18/01/2023

Open New Chase Total Checking & Chase Savings Accounts w/ Direct Deposit, Get $900 Bonus

Offers/Instructions: $300 Bonus when you open a New Chase Total Checking Account: Click "Open an account" under "Get $300 Chase Total Checking" on the promotion page to open a new Chase Total Checking account, which is subject to approval. Have your direct depos

09/01/2023

MLI - DEN rt $167 nonstop thru end of spring

Departing Wed, Jan 25. Find the best flights fast, track prices, and book with confidence.

30/12/2022

Open a new BreakFree Checking Plus or Direct Checking Plus account and receive a bonus of $250 when you do the following within 60 days of account opening

24/12/2022

The World’s Most Festive Christmas Cities: http://cntrvlr.co/NmcXDuu

24/12/2022

Earning transferable bank points such as chase ultimate rewards or American Express membership reward points offer the greatest flexibility when earning travel points. Here is a chart showing the transfer ratios and partnerships. If you know what travel loyalty program you are wanting to use, this can help determine which bank to earn points with.

Welcome to the exciting world of award travel! Points and miles can help you travel better and more often than you ever thought possible. Take a look at our beginner articles and join our Facebook group, where you can ask all your questions and learn from fellow award travelers.

22/12/2022

I’ve redeemed free night certificates at two of these properties. The value that this hobby offers really hits home when staying at places like this for completely free. Is anyone else making plans for Europe in the upcoming year?

19/12/2022

This guy gets it!

15/12/2022

This is the content we are here for.

Delta Passenger Puts Down Mattress And Goes To Sleep At The Gate http://dlvr.it/SfMCHk

14/12/2022

Take your woman to Italy for Valentine’s Day. $531 RT out of Peoria or Moline.

Departing Fri, Dec 30. Find the best flights fast, track prices, and book with confidence.

14/12/2022

13/12/2022

So, as many of you know, I continue to emphasize the value that the World of Hyatt program offers with its points program. As a sober guy, all inclusives really aren’t my cup of tea. However, Hyatt partnered with many all inclusives including secrets and dreams resorts which can now be booked with Hyatt points. Chase ultimate rears points transfer to Hyatt 1:1.

This article spells out the pricing structure of the all inclusives thru the Hyatt point program. This is the most in depth chart that I‘ve found. For anyone looking for tropical vacations at all inclusive resorts, I would strongly suggest taking a look at this chart and reaching out to me about getting a strategy put together on how to help you earn the points to get some free travel.

Here's a complete list of all of the World of Hyatt all-inclusive properties throughout Mexico and the Caribbean.

09/12/2022

This is probably the best $85 I’ve ever spent. It lasts for 5 years. Most travel related credit cards even reimburse the fee. Don’t have to take off shoes, don’t have to take out laptop, don’t have to take off hat and jacket, don’t have to wait for all the families who go thru security once a year with strollers and liquids in their carry-ons.

How to enroll in TSA PreCheck at Staples

07/12/2022

Don’t be scared of the annual fees! In most cases can even use points earned from bonus to pay back then fee if really determined to end up at net zero

Just getting started in points and miles? Avoid these errors and you'll be much more likely to successfully book that free flight or hotel room.

05/12/2022

The link will take you to the google flights page with dates with this price. Mistake fare so won’t last. Obviously would have to take a positioning flight to Seattle, but $316 RT to Japan is tough to beat with cash. Don’t forget that chase points can be redeemed thru their travel portal as cash. At 1.25 cents for anyone who has the chase preferred, this is Japan RT for 25k points!

https://www.google.com/travel/flights/search?tfs=CBwQAhoeagcIARIDU0VBEgoyMDIzLTA5LTIycgcIARIDTlJUGh5qBwgBEgNOUlQSCjIwMjMtMTAtMDJyBwgBEgNTRUFwAYIBCwj___________8BQAFIAZgBAQ&tfu=EgIIAQ&hl=en&gl=us&curr=

05/12/2022

I applied for the 3 of these. 150k for business platinum, 60k for business checking, 90k for business ink cash. An additional 20k for doing both Amex offers. The bank account and the chase card have no fees. The business plat costs $695 but can easily recoup that back in credits. It’s going to take a lot of spending, but this translates into at least $8k worth of free travel. Can’t beat it.

Last week my 23 year old son applied for two business credit cards and a business checking account. In all three cases, he was instantly approved. Even better, by the time he is done meeting the spend requirements for the credit cards and balance and transaction requirements for the checking account...

01/12/2022

Sign up for chase checking account and make one direct deposit. $300 bonus. Got mine about a month after first deposit.

Get a bonus $200 | Open a new Chase Total Checking account and set up direct deposit. Plus, your friend can get a bonus too.

01/12/2022

50 year old train car villa with private pool in northern Thailand? Yes please.

Train lovers can now sleep in a luxuriously upcycled rail car when they book a stay at the recently opened InterContinental Khao Yai Resort in Thailand.

01/12/2022

The Charles Schwab Amex Platinum and Morgan Stanley Platinum aren't the only way to cash out Membership Rewards.

29/11/2022

Barry Bruington

This guide explains how to get to Machu Picchu, step-by-step.

28/11/2022

Ok folks, crazy United flash sale. If you have a United credit card or any level of United status, you can access the award calendar which is offering round trips to Europe, Asia, Oceania, from almost any airport with United service on sale for 35-40k United miles RT today only. Chase ultimate reward points transfer 1:1 to united.

24/11/2022

I’ve done these multiple times. The presentation takes little more than one hour if you let them know upfront you’re not going to be buying. Pretty great way to get a family vacation on the cheap.

Hilton Timeshare Offer – Get 4 Nights + 125k Points For $599 http://dlvr.it/SdD4BD

09/11/2022

By using 4 Hyatt Free Suite Night Awards, I have been able to upgrade the standard room that was within our corporate guidelines to a multi bedroom ocean view junior suite for 28 nights at this branded hotel near Copenhagen. My job was planned for 3 weeks, so the company will pay the first 21 nights, and since this hotel can be booked for 5k points per night, I will use 35k points to extend the stay on the suite for an additional week.

Free Night Awards are earned after staying 50 nights in a year with hyatt, and every 10 nights thereafter. Each Award can be used for a stay of up to 7 nights.

Stacking these free rewards and points is why I am such a fan of the Hyatt program and by extension, Chase Ultimate Rewards. This would be very valuable to families who don’t fit well into a standard hotel room. Especially in places like Europe where they only allow 3 people per room including children.

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04/11/2022

Peoria or Moline to Portugal under $500 round trip. With the dollar doing so well against the Euro and Portugal being one of the most inexpensive western European countries as it is, this is a great opportunity to get into Europe.

Departing Sun, Nov 20. Find the best flights fast, track prices, and book with confidence.