Author Archives for "Craig Sowerby".
Cashback (or “miles” back) is one of the best ways to earn a small rebate when booking hotel stays. Marriott is one of the major hotel chains that is usually available on a wide range of cashback… Continue Reading
American Airlines AAdvantage and United Airlines Mileage Plus are both running “mystery bonus” promotions through their online shopping portals. The AA offer ends on April 17th, 2021, so that’s… Continue Reading
One of the more exciting partnerships in the hotel loyalty space is the connection between World of Hyatt and Small Luxury Hotels of the World. This is especially relevant to Hyatt’s European members,… Continue Reading
A friend of mine recently logged into her hotel loyalty program account and found a hotel booking that was totally unfamiliar to her. If this situation arises, what should you do? 1. Check for tell-tale… Continue Reading
Many people prefer to be loyal to a single hotel chain. I don’t think that’s the correct approach, but many people have better things to do with their time than juggle multiple airlines and… Continue Reading
Topcashback is running a special spring promotion that is doubling the normal cashback rates from selected merchants. The most interesting merchant from a travel perspective is Marriott. Unfortunately… Continue Reading
Even though Europe has yet to re-open for international tourism, many vaccinated Americans are hoping that the borders will open in time for a summer trip overseas. In pre-COVID times, it would have been… Continue Reading
A pandemic might not seem like the obvious moment to start thinking about elite status with a hotel chain. But many of us travel hackers started out in exactly the same place… Hilton Honors and… Continue Reading
It might seem like an odd time to be writing nice things about IHG… coming on the heels of a crushing devaluation. But IHG has brought back a promotion that is potentially quite appealing…… Continue Reading
Now that Alaska Airlines has joined the Oneworld alliance, we are starting to see how the airline is planning to cooperate with other alliance members, most notably American Airlines. The first interesting… Continue Reading
