Miles, Points & Rewards

FREE HOTEL UPGRADES AND HOW TO GET THEM! When your exhausted from a long trip, you just want to check into your hotel suit and relax for the night on on your comfy king size bed. You open your door with excitement of jumping into that warm feather down bed, then to your surprise, only find a double size bed covered by pastel bed sheet from the 80s, with a matching couch and a TV cabinet next to a desk that doesn’t fit in the room. You can do nothing and wear your Don Johnson outfit to match the decor…

Book The Cheapest Flight and When To Purchase It! When your booking your next trip, you most likely check out sites like Priceline and Kayak,  who are offering competitive and great deals everyday.  I used to  open multiple travel sites at once and start to compare the various sites to see who was offering lowest fare. Once I narrowed it down to one site, I would then book my flight. The problem with doing this technique was that everyone else is doing the same thing. I wanted a competitive advantage over everyone else and to get the deals that the…

Top Rental Car Secrets: Ways to save money and get upgrades on rental cars! One of the frustrating things about traveling is finding transportation. You can walk to where your going, get a taxi, take the subway or most likely, rent a car. My close friend Rick owns  Family Auto Rental and has been at Miami International for 10 years. Over the years, Rick has shared some trade secrets and ways to get a better deal on a rental car. The following advice and tips will help you enjoy your next rental car experience much smoother. Know Your Coverage. Your personal…

Happy Hour with the Airlines Lets face it, the airlines food has gotten worse, your lucky if you get a whole soda and you are given the choice of pretzels or peanuts. You can’t fault the airlines for doing these cut backs, the airlines is the most volatile industry, with labor disputes, hostage to gas prices and low profit margins to name a few. With that being said, I still don’t want to pay $8-$10 for a mini vodka or domestic beer. The next time you are heading to the airport or about to board your flight, you can use…

Reward cards & various point programs. With more and more credit cards offering generous sing up bonuses and adding perks to more than  travel incentives, it can be difficult to determine what cards offer the best programs after the promotional period is over and what credit cards can even pay you for just signing up! Below is a quick overview of some of the best rewards programs available. I breakdown the various cards to help you find the rewards card that’s best for you and suits your spending habits and lifestyle. American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card: 15,000 points for…

   HOW TO GET THE BEST TRAVEL DEAL AND SAVE ON YOUR NEXT TRIP Everyone wants the best flight, non-stop and with no headaches, which is always an option but not always at the price we want to pay! With everyone using the same sites like Kayak, Priceline, and Orbitz and think they are getting the price. In order to get the best deal possible requires knowledge and to know exactly when the right time and place to book your flight.  Here are some tips and secrets that the airline industry doesn’t want you to  know how to get  the best possible price and…

Chase Sapphire is offering 40,000 bonus points and 20% off airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises when using the card!  I was always restricted with minimal points and those rewards were limited to only a hand full of sponsors to redeem those rewards with. Came across Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card, which offers a generous 40,000 points after spending just $3,000 within the first 3 months. Just by signing up, Chase was providing me with $500 credit  in free travel. I redeemed the points within a months time and used them to book a weekend flight to the Bahamas. On Friday afternoon,…

Delta SkyMiles Gold Card from American Express: Up to 40,000 bonus points for new members and 30,000  miles for spending just $500! With Delta and American Express teamed up for the Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card! This card is designed for frequent flyers and takes care of business travelers with first class service from the start. Delta SkyMiles Rewards Features: For starters, you will earn 30,000 Delta miles after spending  $500 for the first months of opening your account. While other travel cards offer more points for signing up, Delta provides the flexibility of spending the least amount of money,…

                                                United Airlines MileagePlus Explorer Card is a world renowned                                               loyalty program and allows you to earn up to 40,000 bonus miles! Instantly receive 25,000 bonus miles after first use and 5,000 additional bonus miles after your first Card use or for adding an authorized user within two months of opening your account. Plus, earn 10,000 bonus miles when you spend $25,000 + each calendar year. First Year is Free!  Pay no annual fee for the first year, a $95 savings….

Getting the most out of your luggage. Gas prices are increasing and ticket prices flying higher than ever before, the last thing you want is to pay extra for your bags to take on your vacation. Very few airlines offer anything free these days and with your choice of peanuts or pretzels with a half of soda, you have to hunt for a bargain. With some simple planning and the proper know how, you can save or eliminate your fees for your checked baggage on your next trip!  Pack lightly. If you are going for a weekend or short trip, pack only…