It’s Time to Travel Again, But Where?
April 27, 2021 3:10 pm Comments Off on It’s Time to Travel Again, But Where?While COVID-19 is far from being in the rear view mirror, vaccinations are making it a good time to travel...
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About Mason
Mason is a lifelong traveler and broadcaster, having done both for more than three decades. By the time he was a teenager, Mason was booking his own trips and traveling solo. He’s an expert on the ins and outs of finding a great fare, how to maximize miles and points for free travel, and how to get the most enjoyment from the journey itself. Mason is a traveler at heart, and no destination is unworthy of a visit.
It’s Fine to Have a Lot of Credit Cards
March 13, 2021 7:13 pm Comments Off on It’s Fine to Have a Lot of Credit CardsI have 13 credit cards. That sounds like a lot, even to me. But it’s fine to have a lot...
Three Days: San Juan Islands
February 27, 2021 10:44 pm Comments Off on Three Days: San Juan IslandsThree days in the San Juan Islands is the perfect amount of time for a relaxing vacation or a long...
Should You Hang Onto Your Rewards Points? A Different View
February 18, 2021 6:20 pm Comments Off on Should You Hang Onto Your Rewards Points? A Different ViewThe conventional wisdom among experts in the points and miles game is that you should not hang onto your rewards...
OpenTable Rewards: Are the Benefits Worth the Trouble?
February 13, 2021 11:36 pm Comments Off on OpenTable Rewards: Are the Benefits Worth the Trouble?The restaurant reservations app OpenTable has its own rewards program, and while you won’t be blown away by its benefits,...
The Ten Commandments of Travel Rewards
February 11, 2021 4:17 pm Comments Off on The Ten Commandments of Travel RewardsSo, you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and start collecting points and miles. Enough reading about how others are...
Last Day! Alaska Airlines is Having a BOGO Sale
February 8, 2021 4:28 am Comments Off on Last Day! Alaska Airlines is Having a BOGO SaleAlaska Airlines is have a great BOGO sale on flights. Book by August 9th and fly by October 31, 2020. Get the details.
AMEX Adds Big Restaurant Benefit to Select Cards
February 5, 2021 1:59 pm Comments Off on AMEX Adds Big Restaurant Benefit to Select CardsAMEX is adding a valuable restaurant benefit to its suite of Hilton, Marriott and Delta personal credit cards. Members can...
Air Travelers to U.S. Will Be Required to Quarantine
January 21, 2021 6:02 pm Comments Off on Air Travelers to U.S. Will Be Required to QuarantineThe U.S. will soon require inbound international air travelers to quarantine upon arrival. The quarantine period will be in addition...
Breaking Down The All-New Free Spirit Loyalty Program
January 21, 2021 5:13 pm Comments Off on Breaking Down The All-New Free Spirit Loyalty ProgramSpirit Airlines recently announced an all-new Free Spirit loyalty program, coming January 21, 2021. Here’s what it means for travelers....