I recently wrote about the Amex Hawks Island in this post. Today I was able to experience it myself. The Amex Hawks Island is (as of now) a one off experience; only today (October 18) before the Seahawks vs Carolina home game at Century Link Field. Anyone with an American Express … Read more
I spotted reports on FlyerTalk of certain benefits to Mlife members being cut — namely the elimination of free admission to the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef, Mirage Secret Garden, and the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art. I reached out to Mlife via Twitter and was told that there would be some Mlife … Read more
It is finally here! The new Alaska Airlines Board Room at SeaTac North Satellite is set to open on November 5th. UPDATE: Looks like it is now scheduled for November 10. Here are some updated photos. This is great news for those that travel in and out of Seattle. Currently the … Read more
I recently signed up for an American Express Platinum card. One of the benefits is the Amex Platinum airline fee reimbursement of up to $200 each calendar year. This is especially helpful your first year of using the card as you actually get $400 reimbursements; one for each calendar year. … Read more
Yes, I know this is a travel blog. But it seems that the “travel hacker” and “slick deal” crew are one in the same. It’s all about getting miles, meeting minimum spend on credit cards, and making money for future trips. This is an example of a deal that is … Read more
I have written extensively about the Mlife and Hyatt partnership in the past. I am an Alaska Airlines loyalist so don’t have much use for Southwest Rapid Rewards. However, Southwest Rapid Rewards and Mlife Vegas also have a partnership that has been earning me points without doing a thing. And … Read more
Recently I submitted a Bank of America Alaska Visa credit increase request. And for the first time in my life, I was denied an increase in credit or new credit card. Citi bank has a promotion going on where you can get 50,000 ThankYou Points or 50,000 American Airlines miles for … Read more
Update: Read about my experience at the American Express Hawks Island. If Amex Centurion Lounge and Centurion Studio weren’t cool enough places to grab a snack and drink, now you can enjoy a floating Amex Island! The American Express Hawks Island is coming to the Seattle waterfront on October 18 before … Read more
You can enter to win 2 United Club passes (one time use, valid through 12/31/2016) and an American Airlines Business Class Retro Amenity Kit — this one is a throw back to Piedmont Airlines. Enjoy some preflight time at a United Club Lounge in the airport of your choice and then … Read more
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
