One of my points earning strategies is to shop through online portals. Whether it be AAdvantage eShopping, Marriott's ShopMyWay Mall, the Ultimate Rewards portal, etc., these places are a great place to maximize your rewards potential. A great points portal shop closing is always sad, however. Especially one that's so useful. Unfortunately, that is the case today, as … [Read more...] about Great Points Portal Shop Closing
Earning Points and Miles
The Chase 5-24 Rule is Unfair
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is the most anticipated card product of the year. It's an outstanding product with killer benefits like 3x points on dining + travel, Priority Pass Select, Primary Auto Rental Collision Coverage, and more! However, Chase has this irritating little rule called the 5/24 rule. Basically, if you've opened 5 cards in the past 24 months, your request for … [Read more...] about The Chase 5-24 Rule is Unfair
What’s in My Wallet July 2016
I've said it before, and I said it again, my points and miles strategies differ somewhat from many other bloggers. I don't travel for work, nor do I have much disposable income to throw around. Because of this, I primarily earn miles to redeem for free travel and don't focus much on earning elite status. … [Read more...] about What’s in My Wallet July 2016
Costco Switchover Day
Today is the long awaited day. It's Costco switchover day! Beginning today, Costco official begins accepts of Visa credit cards. As you may remember, in a surprising turn of events Citi purchased the Costco portfolio from Amex. This stunning blow cost Amex 10% of its entire portfolio. Amex not only lost exclusive rights to Costco, but all of the cardholder accounts were … [Read more...] about Costco Switchover Day
Maximize Marriott Rewards Earnings
Marriott Rewards has long been my hotel loyalty program of choice. While often ignored by hardcore points/miles collectors because of it's difficult to attain elite status with weak benefits, I grew to be a fan of the program because it's the best earn and burn option around. In my opinion, Marriott Rewards strikes a great balance compared to it's peers, allowing for … [Read more...] about Maximize Marriott Rewards Earnings
Review: Waikiki Parc Hotel
I was debating whether or not to review this property, as the Waikiki Parc Hotel is closing this fall for an extensive, 2 year renovation. The renovation will slash the room count in half, and will undoubtedly raises prices appreciably, but for now, the Waikiki Parc remains a good value. In fact, I recommended the property to Mr. & Mrs. J, which was admittedly a long shot … [Read more...] about Review: Waikiki Parc Hotel
And Our Best Option Was… To Pay with Membership Rewards Points?
Warning. I started this blog post innocently enough, and then I got mad at Delta and started swearing. If you don't like the F-word, sit this one out please. Also, the cover photo is from Italy, and I loved it. Nothing to do with the post, just a beautiful sunset over autumn leaves in Italy. Because that is how I roll. … [Read more...] about And Our Best Option Was… To Pay with Membership Rewards Points?
Mendocino Coast, Southwest Fare Sale and Burning Club Carlson BOGO: My Week in Travel for June 6
Let’s start a new segment where we talk about all of the travel activities we have completed over the past week. This is something I have been meaning to do for months, and now I am finally getting around to it. … [Read more...] about Mendocino Coast, Southwest Fare Sale and Burning Club Carlson BOGO: My Week in Travel for June 6
Delta / SPG Crossover Rewards – A Nice Little Bonus for Doing Next to Nothing
If you are enrolled in the Delta and SPG crossover rewards program, you are probably aware of the benefits that are offered as part of the program. I wrote about the benefits of crossover rewards last year, so for now I will just mention that one of the big benefits of the program is that you have the opportunity to receive incremental miles from Delta and points from SPG based … [Read more...] about Delta / SPG Crossover Rewards – A Nice Little Bonus for Doing Next to Nothing
Is it Rational to Move Across Country to Avoid Delta?
I’m asking for a friend of course... Longtime readers of Jeffsetter know that I am a Platinum Medallion with Delta and based out of Minneapolis. You also probably know that with every change Delta brings to the table a piece of me dies. This change has me wanting to move away from my home state just to get out of the chokehold I find Delta has me in. The most recent … [Read more...] about Is it Rational to Move Across Country to Avoid Delta?