Category Archives: British Airways

Why You Need British Airways Avios in Your Wallet

Posted on March 4, 2015 by wpengine

You probably might ask yourself, why should I ever pick up the British Airways credit card.    Maybe you’ll never consider leaving the country (but I think you should).  Here is a little secret about the British Airways credit card … Continue reading →

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Chase Ink Plus 70k Offer

Posted on October 9, 2014 by wpengine

It’s not everyday you see an offer this tempting.  Hitting a bonus of 25,000 miles gives me a little high.  Then, moving up to 40,000 puts me really up there, but hitting a bonus of 70k is like the ultimate … Continue reading →

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Manventure: The Great Amazon River Raft Race (And Machu Picchu)

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Brad Christensen

I’ve made it no secret that I’m an avid follower of the ArtofManliness.com blog, and I find no shame in saying that I’m always working on my manliness.  If you follow the blog, you know there’s far more to it … Continue reading →

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Why I love Polygamy (When it Comes To Travel Loyalty Programs)

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Brad Christensen

When it comes to spouses, by all means, be monogamous. There’s so much more to gain from a lifetime of dedication to a single partner, but when it comes to earning loyalty points to unlock a world of almost-free travel, … Continue reading →

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11 flights, 10 Countries, 9,779 miles, $4850 in Flights – Pay no more than taxes

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Brad Christensen

I have 55,800 American Express Membership Rewards points that I got from The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN.  As we’ve talked about before, miles and points generally fall into one of three categories: Airline Miles, which you can … Continue reading →

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How American Express Membership Rewards Work

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Brad Christensen

We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again, the secret to free travel is flexibility – flexibility in your schedule to go and in your means of payment.  A good secret to point-hoarding is to get them when you can, … Continue reading →

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Cheap Airfare for Panama Canal Cruise

Posted on December 11, 2012 by wpengine

Today I had a couple in my office talking about wanting to hit up a Panama Canal cruise. The idea of taking a trip is always something that intrigues me, so we spent a moment talking about their desires. They … Continue reading →

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