Score Big Points and Cashback

May 21, 2013 - Ariana

UPDATE: TopCashBack just notified me that they are offering 17% cash back on Score Big purchases. The Ebates payout has since dropped to 8.5%, making TCB the highest payout for this merchant.

Last week MileagePlus introduced Score Big, a new partner offering 5 miles per dollar on discounted event tickets. Through September 30, 2013, MileagePlus members earn an additional Read full post »

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How a Rookie is Getting a Luxury Weekend in Vienna on Miles and Points

February 8, 2013 - Bryce

In a few weeks I’m going to be taking my first trip as a full-time employee! I’m only going to be away for a few days, but I’m still looking forward to it and can’t wait to leave. I’m headed to Vienna and will be flying in business class, which I paid for with US Read full post »

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Go Off the Beaten Path…to Lima: Part 2

February 7, 2013 - Andy Shuman

Check out Part One. Alright, so here is the thing about the food in Lima. I’m not a connoisseur, but I will put my trust in anything that bears the name of Gastón Acurio. His flagship creation, Astrid & Gastón (which has several locations in Central and South America), made it to #35 among the Read full post »

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Deal Of The Day – FlyerTalk – February 7, 2013

February 7, 2013 - Bryce

Today our Deal of the Day is sponsored by FlyerTalk and an opportunity to win a FlyerTalk men’s or woman’s hoodie and a FlyerTalk luggage tag. You can pick up your own FlyerTalk swag too. We’ve put up what we’ve found, but you now have the opportunity to win for the best overall travel deal submitted. A fantastic fare, Read full post »

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State of the Game: Manufactured Spending?

February 7, 2013 - Rick

It happened quietly within the last several weeks. I never saw it develop or was aware it was coming. On one of my visits to the MileBuzz forum on FlyerTalk, all of a sudden, there it was! The current state of the game… A new forum… Manufactured Spending What is it exactly? For our newbies and Read full post »

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I Can’t Give Up Those Delta “Diamond Moments”!

February 6, 2013 - Christine Krzyszton

You’re probably tired of hearing about the 2014 revenue requirements to earn elite status with Delta but the change is profound and therefore elicits a great deal of commentary. So sit back, you’re going to hear more and more on this topic of revenue requirements for elite status, Delta is just the first. When you’re Read full post »

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Deal Of The Day – AwardWallet – February 6, 2013

February 6, 2013 - Bryce

AwardWallet is the the #1 miles and points tracker. Everyone here at FrugalTravelGuy uses it to keep track of our points and miles; both at home and on the road with their iPhone app and Android App too. Here are our finds for the day. If you’ve got a great fare, mileage run opportunity, promo, Read full post »

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Travel Challenge: 5 Nights in Amsterdam for Nothin’!

February 6, 2013 - FTG Staff

Amsterdam is a spectacular city to visit, and it’s pretty easy for a couple to get to spend five nights there. In order to make this one work, one person will need to have a minimum credit score of 715, and the other a minimum score of 710. The couple will need to be able Read full post »

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Deal Of The Day – TopCashback – February 5, 2013

February 5, 2013 - Bryce

TopCashback.com is the USA’s most generous cashback rebates website as it gives you the FULL commission rate it’s paid by its 2,400 merchants – 100% of it – back as a cashback rebate; not just ‘a share’ like other cashback portals. There’s no minimum withdrawal threshold so you can even cash-out $0.01, plus it has a Read full post »

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Transfer Hyatt Gold Passport Points Between Accounts

February 5, 2013 - Howie

I’ve covered: Combining SPG points between accounts (Westin, Sheraton, Le Meridien, St Regis, W, etc) Combining Marriott Rewards Points (Marriott, Ritz Carlton, etc) Combining Club Carlson Points (Radisson, County Inn & Suites, etc) What about Hyatt? Sure you can do that. Hyatt has an online form to transfer points that you have to print out and email, mail, Read full post »

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Deal Of The Day – American Airlines AAdvantage® – February 4, 2013

February 4, 2013 - Bryce

Learn more about the best ways to earn AAdvantage® miles Today we’re sponsored by AAdvantage®. We’ve put up a couple of our finds, but you have the opportunity to win 2500 AAdvantage® miles by submitting the best AA Deal of the Day. Scour their website, find a great fare, or fill us in on a Read full post »

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