Reader Question from Molly in Dallas, TX: Do you have any tips for last minute frequent flyers from Dallas (DFW) to Cabo San Lucas (SJD). Direct Flights Only. Dates of Travel are 1/2/2013 to 1/5/2013. Need to Fly American. I have plenty of American Airlines and American Express points. DFW to SJD Flights in the New Year Thanks for the question Molly. You are my first reader … [Read more...] about Reader Question: Best Way to Get from DFW to SJD on AA Miles
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Europe for Under $1,000 on Alitalia and Delta are Back Again
European travel was available for less than $1,000 last month and appears to be back again for two Skyteam Alliance members. Both Alitalia and Delta have sent emails announcing that similar deals are available if you can book by November 27th. For the Alitalia deals, origins appear to be from East coast cities in the US and fly to a variety of large cities in Italy. For … [Read more...] about Europe for Under $1,000 on Alitalia and Delta are Back Again
Four Seasons Black Friday Deal for 2012: Enter to Win $2,500 Gift Card
Four Seasons Black Friday: Four Seasons is offering a $2,500 gift card to a lucky winner with no purchase necessary While the email makes it look as if you need to purchase a gift card, if you read the fine print, you can enter without ordering the card. I was able to confirm this and successfully register for the promotion myself. While sharing this information may end up … [Read more...] about Four Seasons Black Friday Deal for 2012: Enter to Win $2,500 Gift Card
Chase Ink Bold and Jetsetter Team Up for Exclusive Hotel Deals
Today I received a promotional email from Chase announcing exclusive hotel deals for Chase Ink customers. Being an Ink Bold cardholder and frequent Jetsetter user, I was curious to see what they had to offer. Unfortunately, they don't set any price expectations in the email, so you are forced to go to the website to see prices. Even worse, you need to register with … [Read more...] about Chase Ink Bold and Jetsetter Team Up for Exclusive Hotel Deals
Putting the “Why” in Wyndham’s Email Promotion Strategy
Wyndham Email Marketing is Disappointing I recently signed up for the Wyndham Rewards program and their email marketing list in order to better understand their product. How could I be a self respecting travel blogger if I am not letting you know about awesome deals to the Days Inn? Ok, I'm half joking. Wyndham hotel properties definitely run the gamut between luxurious (like … [Read more...] about Putting the “Why” in Wyndham’s Email Promotion Strategy
Hurricane Sandy, HHonors and Charity
Being a lifelong midwesterner, I have very little first hand experience with extreme weather like hurricanes, but I can appreciate their power and do what I can do to donate money where I can to help in the relief efforts. Hurricane Sandy has directly affected many people who I know to various degrees. From devastating to seriously inconvenienced. I'm very fortunate that my … [Read more...] about Hurricane Sandy, HHonors and Charity