Category Archives: British Airways

Why You Need British Airways Avios in Your Wallet

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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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