So much of our lifestyle is predicated on something like spinning a globe, making a phone call and flying halfway around the world on impressively short notice -- say tomorrow (Socotra anyone?).Typically, this is totally fine and stopping in Amsterdam for ::ahem:: … [Read more...]
Travel Hacking Tips for the Non-Hacker (Part 2)
We're continuing where we left off last week with some tips and tricks for people that want to learn how to travel more savvily, but don't want to spend hours (weeks, years...) researching on Flyertalk or blogs (er... I mean, this one's okay right?).3) Stop … [Read more...]
Travel Hacking Tips for the Non-Hacker (Part 1)
This week, I’m taking a break from The Future of Travel Series to do something a little more practical.I had a chance to catch up with a lot of friends over the holidays and invariably the question “I don’t have time to research blogs and Flyertalk for years. What … [Read more...]
How to Transfer Marriott Rewards Points Between Accounts
Now that the Marriott acquisition of Starwood is complete, I've spent more time looking into the Marriott Rewards program. One feature that was surprising for me to learn about is the ability to transfer Marriott points from one account to another. This points sharing … [Read more...]
Seattle Meetup for Frequent Flyers on Tuesday!
Dave has kindly organized another meetup for Seattle frequent flyers onTuesday (tomorrow). He does this every month, alternating between Seattle and Bellevue.This month's event will be held at Art Marble 21, on the shore of Lake Union. Stop by around 5 PM or … [Read more...]
Join Us for the SF Travel Hacker Holiday Party
Just a short post that we’re holding a holiday party for our fellow travel hackers, readers and community members on December 9th at WeWork Golden Gate in San Francisco (25 Taylor St. - 7th Floor) from 6-8pm.Here’s a link to RSVP - 77 already going!There … [Read more...]
How To Book Mistake Fares and Other Great Deals
One seeming truth about this hobby is that if a deal is truly amazing, it will not last. You have to act fast, drop whatever you’re doing to get in on a mistake fare or ridiculous fare sale as soon as your hear about it.For instance, there was a fare sale on … [Read more...]
How Do Bloggers Learn about Promotions and Program Changes?
Travel blogging is a competitive industry -- and not just among the bloggers. Readers will send in emails, and forum users will publish the latest news in new threads. When people ask me how I learned about a new promotion or a change in the terms and conditions for a … [Read more...]
What to Do if Family Don’t Understand Miles and Points
During our monthly travel meetup this week, one reader asked an interesting question: We all love earning and redeeming miles, but family and friends rarely understand the value they represent. At what point do you give up trying to explain how it all works? And what do … [Read more...]
Four Ways to Earn Thousands of Extra Miles
When I meet a group of readers I am often asked how I earn most of my miles. My answer is that I buy tickets and fly -- I just try to do it cheaply. Others prefer credit card bonuses, which I also take advantage of. But there are other tips that may be less obvious. I'm … [Read more...]
