Le Chic Geek

Yesterday I talked about checking into the Las Vegas Four Seasons and the room service breakfast we got for free through our Preferred Partner Rate.  Last we left off, we ran off down to Freemont Street for a little while to go to the Neon museum. When we got back, …

So far, US Airways 30 Days for DC special has netted Keri and I a day at the beach and a cross country trip.  All for the low price (TOTAL) of $190 each.  Holy cow! I’ve been on top of these deals.  Sometimes even predicting what the deal will be …

As I mentioned in a previous post, I booked a stay at the Four Seasons under a very lucrative “Preferred Partner” rate for my last trip to Las Vegas.  I am on the cusp of double-digits for Las Vegas stays, so I have been able to compare hotels and pick …

When I wrote about Birchbox, I talked about the beauty items I discovered through Birchbox that became favorites.  I didn’t really talk about what comes in a typical Birchbox, and realized this could set up an expectation of receiving a whole box of “favorites” every time.  Birchbox IS my favorite …

For those who did get the Club Carlson points, Live from a Lounge explains how you can get 50% off certain bookings in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Tiff C., mentioned in the post on 30% off Club Carlson properties, told me she planned on using her points on …

If you are like me and are trying to hit as many of the Club Carlson property promotions as possible, check out their 30% off sale.  I received this email yesterday and used the rate to rebook a reservation at significantly less than it originally went for.  This goes for …

US Airways’ 30 Days for DC has had some surprises for some lucky people. And thanks to it, Keri and I are spending the day at the beach in the South for the same price it would cost us to bus to the nearby Rehoboth Beach. For someone who flies …

Booking my hotel for Las Vegas through a travel agent really made my experience.  I ended up at the Four Seasons in extra luxury and walked out as relaxed as I could be.  But let’s rewind. When booking hotel rooms for Las Vegas, it is difficult to know when to …

One of the most simple ways you can earn points is through using shopping portals from point programs to make your online purchases.  I was glad to see Keri wrote about ways to get points even when booking directly through the hotel, and specifically about the program TopCashBack. I brought …

With all the credit cards people apply to for miles, I just wanted to post a cautionary note regarding one of my accounts that got compromised. I consider myself pretty savvy with paying attention to my finances.  I use Mint.com to track my purchases and review them often.  I review …