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The image shows three vintage rotary payphones mounted on a light green patterned wall. Each payphone has a black handset attached by a coiled cord and a coin slot at the bottom. The payphones have a label that reads "LOCAL CALL" and "CROSLEY" on the front.

Avoid Award Phone Ticketing Fees

ByDW February 24, 2017June 4, 2024

Talking on the phone with another human is soooo antiquated… and if you are booking an award flight it might…

A white llama is in the foreground of the image, looking directly at the camera. In the background, there are the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, set against a backdrop of green mountains and a partly cloudy sky.

Advice | Air Travel | Redemption | Travel

Alaska Airlines Award Featuring A South American Stopover!

ByDW February 22, 2017June 4, 2024

Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan is one of my favorite frequent flyer programs. Sure, a little while back they decided to push down…

The image shows the entrance of the Park Hyatt Milano hotel. The building has an elegant facade with arched windows and decorative elements. The entrance is adorned with hanging greenery and string lights, creating a festive atmosphere. Two large planters with trimmed bushes and illuminated branches flank the doorway. A doorman in a suit stands at the entrance, and luggage can be seen inside the lobby area, which is warmly lit with a golden glow.

Advice | Hotel | Hotel Review

The Park Hyatt Milan – Highs and Lows

ByDW February 20, 2017June 4, 2024

I stayed at the Park Hyatt Milan this past December. It was just a small part of a great New…

Credit Cards | Monthly Top Cards

Have You Heard!? 35k Bonus on the SPG American Express Cards!

ByDW February 17, 2017February 28, 2017

Great news folks! American Express has brought back the all-time high sign-up bonuses on The Starwood Preferred Guest credit card…

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Hotel | Hotel Review | Redemption | Travel

My Problems with the “Hotel Review”

ByDW February 14, 2017June 4, 2024

I sat down the other day, ready to write out a few standard points blogger hotel review posts that have…

Airline

Targeted – Complimentary AA Platinum Status!

ByDW February 11, 2017June 4, 2024

American Airlines is sending out targeted complimentary status offers! I was targeted myself with FREE AA Platinum Status! There I…

Air Travel | Redemption | Travel

Using Chase Ultimate Rewards to Fly on Southwest Airlines

ByDW February 10, 2017June 4, 2024

We all know that Southwest Airlines is a Chase travel partner. Meaning Chase Ultimate Rewards can be transferred directly to…

The image is a financial dashboard displaying spending by category. It features a pie chart on the left side, with each segment representing a different spending category. The categories and their corresponding amounts are listed on the right side. The categories include:

- Merchandise & ...: $5,700.03
- Business Services: $4,342.08
- Travel: $1,233.75
- Communications: $984.33
- Transportation: $835.90
- Entertainment: $799.00

The total spending amount is $15,420.44. A note at the bottom of the pie chart indicates that the data shown does not include pending charges or payments. The dashboard is filtered by all categories and is in table view mode.

Advice | Credit Cards | Starter Guide

How I Increased Credit Card Spend to Earn 100k Membership Rewards!

ByDW February 7, 2017June 4, 2024

Back in November I signed up (and was approved) for the Business Platinum card from American Express. The offer at…

The image shows a British Airways airplane parked at an airport gate. The aircraft is a large passenger jet, and it is connected to the terminal by a jet bridge. Ground service vehicles and equipment are positioned around the plane, and there are workers attending to various tasks. The sky above is overcast with dark, heavy clouds, suggesting an impending storm or recent rain. The airport terminal building is visible in the background.

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The Fuster Cluck: British Airways 777-200 Equipment Change

ByDW February 1, 2017February 2, 2017

British Airways fudged up… royally (British pun intended)! Instead of flying a 3-Class 777 between London (Gatwick) and Tampa, Florida,…

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Credit Cards | Monthly Top Cards

AYP List of Top Credit Cards January 2017

ByDW January 30, 2017June 4, 2024

A new year and a new you! Welcome to the year 2017! We are almost out of January and I…

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