Normally, I don't plan on reviewing hotels in Small Town USA. After all, if you've seen one Hampton Inn, you've seen them all, right? I will, however, make occasional exceptions for hotels I consider especially good values. After all, road trippers need quality … [Read more...]
Three Days in Tallinn, Estonia: A Foodie’s Paradise!
Tallinn is one of the oldest cities in the world, with its name dating back to the 13th century. Its Old Town is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Continental Europe, and everything about it feels historical. The city is replete with cobblestone streets, … [Read more...]
My Wife Skipped $1,400 in Free Miles from Business Travel
This has been an interesting year for me. Even though I'm normally the only person interested with miles and points in my family, I actually am traveling less than ever thanks to business school. My wife is weeks away from MVP Gold status with Alaska Airlines, while I'm … [Read more...]
Review: Air Baltic Economy Class, Riga to Tallinn
I mentioned a few weeks back that I was going to fly airBaltic within the Baltic states, from Vilnius, Lithuania to Riga, Latvia and then from Riga to Tallinn, Estonia. One of the reasons why I was excited to fly airBaltic is because they are a hybrid carrier, meaning … [Read more...]
Singapore Airlines Introduces New Amenity Kits Featuring. . . Laundry Detergent?
Singapore Airlines is adding another “first” to their list of accomplishments. They were the first to fly the Airbus A380, first to offer a “double bed” in the sky, first to fly non-stop from Singapore to the United States and now, they will be the first to offer … [Read more...]
Double the Value of Ultimate Rewards with an Alaska Airlines Companion Fare
Ultimate Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Chase for several of its own-brand credit cards. You can often move the points between different cards, redeem them for travel at a fixed cash value, or transfer them to an external loyalty program. But while Alaska … [Read more...]
FoundersCard Adds New Discounts on Alaska Airlines
I wrote just a short time ago about the discounts that FoundersCard was adding for members who purchase first class Mint fares on JetBlue. Now, they've added even more discounts for people who purchase main cabin and first class on Alaska Airlines and Virgin America! (I … [Read more...]
Great Value on 4th Night Free With Citi Prestige and Premier
Citi recently changed the value proposition on their Citi Prestige card. Most of the changes were for the worse for cardmembers, but their best benefit had a rather mild change. If you have the Citi Prestige card, you can book the 4th night free for hotel stays. … [Read more...]
Review: British Airways Concorde Room at London Heathrow
The British Airways Concorde Room at London Heathrow is among the most exclusive lounges available to a select few flyers. Only passengers flying first class with British Airways or other OneWorld carriers can access the Concorde Room. This is a step above the main … [Read more...]
Preparing for US Bank FlexPerks Changes Next Year
There had been some rumors about changes coming to the US Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards card, but they’ve now been confirmed. Below are the pertinent changes:Beginning December 31, 2017, FlexPoints will be worth 1.5 cents per point for all airline ticket, car … [Read more...]
