Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
We stayed at the TWA Hotel for the second time this summer and while we still enjoyed ourselves, it wasn’t the same as the first time. It’s difficult for any…
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The Best Way To Keep Track Of Flight Changes
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
When I see an email from an airline about a schedule change to my flights, I get a little nervous. Who knows how big of a change it will be.…
Use This Hack To Listen To Your Favorite Music Stations Anywhere Around The World
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Over the past 2 years, we’ve taken more road trips than ever before. During those long drives, it’s nice to have some great driving music in the car to help…
Our Hike To An Otherworldly Location In Iceland
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
If you haven’t already realized, our visit to Iceland was a revelation. We never thought about visiting the island country before the pandemic, but once they opened up to vaccinated…
Who Had The Worst Day – Hyatt, Marriott, Or American Loyalists?
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
We received more news yesterday than we typically receive in a month or even a quarter, as several loyalty programs announced or put into place major changes. It will be…
Check Out This Hidden Gem In Key West
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
There are plenty of things you think about when planning a visit to Key West. You might want to hit the famous bars along Duval St. or get a picture…
Use These Points For Hawaii Interisland Flights
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
We need to get from Kauai to Oahu during our upcoming trip to Hawaii. While these flights are usually inexpensive, I’m always looking to see if I can use any…
Help, Marriott Loyalists! Where Should We Stay In Waikiki?
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Vacation planning is fun, but it can be stressful. When you’re planning a staycation it doesn’t really matter where you stay. If you pick somewhere terrible you can always bail…
Numbers Can Lie – Rental Car Companies’ Fuzzy Math
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
If you’re ever rented a car, you’ve undoubtedly heard the pitch about pre-paying for fuel. The agent at the counter warns that unless you return the car with a full…
American AAdvantage Is Giving Away Miles To Add Co-Brand Card To Profile
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
It’s difficult for airlines to get customers to sign up for a co-brand credit card and even harder to get them to use the card. While signing up for a…
Why I Gave In & Applied For The Apple Card
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
We switched to the Apple ecosystem over ten years ago and have a house full of iMacs, MacBooks, iPads and iPhones to show for it (This is an old picture…
Changes To The Southwest Priority Card Make It Even More Valuable
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Chase just made some significant changes to its Southwest Rapid Rewards co-brand credit cards. The earning potential for the cards was increased by boosting the multipliers and adding new categories.…
Oops, My Bad. Remember This When Booking American Award Flights
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I admit that when it comes to award travel, I’m still learning. I know some of the sweet spots and how to get the most out of our miles for…
I’m Not Going To Play Chicken With Marriott Bonvoy
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
If there’s one thing you need to know when you start to collect hotel points, it’s not to tangle with Marriott unless you want to risk getting Bonvoyed. You don’t…
My Simple Oversight Caused An Embarrassing Travel Moment
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
When you travel frequently, you’re undoubtedly going to make some mistakes. Some of these will be because you didn’t understand the social norms of where you’re visiting. Others will be…
The Unlikely Way I May Use Chase Ultimate Rewards
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
If I have a choice about what type of points to earn, I’m always going to go for transferrable points. The best redemptions are usually when you’re able to transfer…
My Best Employee Benefit Is Turning Out To Be Corporate Rental Car Pricing
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Earlier this year, we were looking for a rental car for a week in Texas. Rates were through the roof at every rental car company, even when I searched with…
Why I Booked A Trip To Japan That I Don’t Plan On Taking
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I’ve written quite a bit about our trip to Japan that was initially planned for the end of 2020. When that didn’t happen, I rescheduled it for a few weeks…
Delta Finally Managed To Get Me With A Schedule Change
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Since 2020, airlines have constantly been adjusting schedules to meet fluctuating demand. Sudden interest in locations open to visitors, combined with not bringing back staff quickly enough, has led to…
Our Visit To Barbeque Heaven In Lockhart, Texas
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
For us, the best barbeque in the world comes from central Texas. Others think that a different area makes better barbecue, and those people are wrong. While the barbecue you…