Post-engagement, wedding planing took off.  I started realized a lot of these large charges at once from deposits could really help me hit minimum spend, so  I got the Chase Ink (50k) and moved my work spending to that, and I already had the Chase Sapphire while it was still …

I may not be going for Hilton status anymore, but I do still have it and recently stayed at a Hilton.  Something about free breakfast in the morning is amazing.  (It is tastier because it’s free!)  But I do really like the way the Four Seasons and Hyatt handle their …

The Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve Credit Card I wrote a post earlier about why I don’t actively go after Hilton status.  But there’s another reason not too–which gets into my final credit card application, the Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve Credit Card. The Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve Credit Card offers a signup …

One of the benefits of the Club Carlson Card I got is one free night when redeeming reward stay of two or more days. I happen to have a trip coming up in Europe where I used my Club Carlson points to redeem a hotel going for over $400 that …

The second credit card I applied to was an NFL Credit Card.  GO GIANTS! I’m currently in New York, racking up minimum spend with that card.  But… why go for a NFL card? The Barclay’s NFL Card is currently offering $400 cash back when you spend $2,500 in three months.  …

Of all days to do it, my significant other scooped away Tiff’s husband ON HER BIRTHDAY.  Sorry, Tiff! But in honor of your birthday (and with apologies for the kidnapping), here’s a little ditty:   Happy Birthday, Tiff!

…which still wasn’t much of a churn at all! I tend to be stuck in the camp of not being able to use miles for dream vacations because I’m too busy flying around earning miles (through work).  In fact, I upgraded a trip to Hawaii, four different people’s flights, and …

One item that is really important to me while traveling is snack food.  And not just for the plane! It gets really tedious eating out while on the road.  In fact, my birthday wish was to have dinner in.  When I want a quick meal, I don’t want to have …

My twitterfeed has been filled with uproar over the change in Hilton Honors’ program the last two days.  And rightfully so!  Some properties’ redemption rate has gone up by 90%.  Insane! While most people are taking their points and running to a different program, I’m sitting here feeling validated for …

Out of new-found respect for people who  do everything southpaw, here are some travel items to make your travel a little easier: Left handed travel corkscrewhttp://www.anythinglefthanded.co.uk/acatalog/travel-corkscrew-left-handed.htmlTravel corkscrew in stainless steel with anti-clockwise thread – turn in the natural left-handed motion. The two parts fit together in their gift box for …