Alan 
In my previous post, I listed the credit cards I have applied for and been approved for in 2015. In this post I will explain the value of credit card applications I have submitted over the past year. Here is a spread sheet I created that shows the details of … Read more
This is the year I got serious about credit card sign up bonuses. Assuming you have good credit and a responsible spender, credit cards can be a great way to earn free travel. Below is a list of the credit card applications I submitted in 2015. As always, I do … Read more
I recently wrote about booking my two award tickets to complete an around the world trip in February 2016. I thought I would go a bit more into detail about how I booked my around the world trip with Alaska miles, Hyatt points and cash. Earning Alaska Miles I started getting serious … Read more
I am a complete Apple fanboy. Most of the time when Apple comes out with a new product, I can’t wait to hand over my money for it. I had been using my trusty iPhone 5s for two years. I was on the fence about upgrading until I found out … Read more
A few months ago I wrote about the construction of a new Centurion Lounge (ended up being a Studio) at SeaTac airport in Seattle. Since then I signed up for a Platinum Amex (with 100k Membership Rewards) that grants access to the Centurion Studio Seattle (as well as other Centurion … Read more
In the world of travel blogging, I am still one of the new kids on the block. While I have been collecting miles for 15 years, I only got serious about it less than a year ago. After many credit cards and flights, I decided it is time to book … Read more
Doctor of Credit (link) recently ran a post about a Safeway gift card promotion; where if you purchase $125 in Gift Card Mall gift cards you would receive a promo code on your receipt for a $25 Visa Gift Card redeemable online. I don’t usually shop at Safeway, but today … Read more
My first visit to the Centurion Lounge Las Vegas was before a 6:50am flight to Seattle. I was one of only a handful of people in the very spacious lounge located in the D Concourse. Concourse D can be accessed by either Terminal 1 or 3 by automated tram once you … Read more
If anyone is going to be in Vegas next weekend (and who doesn’t need an excuse to go to Vegas!), check out this event to learn and socialize with other in the travel community. I’ll be speaking first at 2:30. It is a free event! EDIT: Here is my … Read more
This past weekend I spent three nights in Vegas in three different Mlife properties — Vdara, Bellagio, and Mandalay Bay. I not only wanted to try out new properties but also wanted to get as many stay credits as possible towards Hyatt Gold Passport Diamond status for 2016. My favorite room … Read more
I make it no secret that I am an Apple fan. Today Apple announced the newest iPhone, dubbed the iPhone 6s. I believe the iPhone 6s will be the last “s” model iPhone that Apple releases. Ever since the release of the iPhone 3G (the second generation iPhone back in … Read more
Last week I applied and was approved for an Amex Platinum card after reading about the increased 100k Membership Rewards sign up bonus. Amex only gives you one sign up bonus per card per lifetime, so I knew I had to wait until the 100k offer came up. When it did, … Read more
Weekend in Istanbul – Part 1: Air France 777 Business Class Weekend in Istanbul – Part 2: What to See Grand Hyatt Istanbul – Hotel Review Hyatt Regency Istanbul – Hotel Review With a flight at 6:00am, I decided to spend my last night at the Hyatt Regency Istanbul which … Read more
Weekend in Istanbul – Part 1: Air France 777 Business Class Weekend in Istanbul – Part 2: What to See Grand Hyatt Istanbul – Hotel Review Hyatt Regency Istanbul – Hotel Review There are two major airports in Istanbul (although a third is under construction that when finished will be … Read more
Weekend in Istanbul – Part 1: Air France 777 Business Class Weekend in Istanbul – Part 2: What to See Grand Hyatt Istanbul – Hotel Review Hyatt Regency Istanbul – Hotel Review As part of my whirlwind trip to Istanbul, I spent two nights at the Grand Hyatt Istanbul. I … Read more