by The Frugal Tourist | May 22, 2023 | American Airlines, MILES & POINTS
Are you an American Airlines AAdvantage member with a stockpile of miles? If so, you may be concerned about their expiration.
The airline’s policy states that miles expire after 24 months of account inactivity. This can be frustrating, especially if you have been saving your miles for a dream vacation.
Fortunately, there are a few simple ways to keep your miles active and avoid expiration. This article will discuss techniques that will help preserve your hard-earned American Airlines AAdvantage miles.
by The Frugal Tourist | Apr 12, 2023 | CHASE, Flying Blue, MILES & POINTS
Chase Ultimate Rewards Points is one of my favorite flexible travel rewards currencies out there. Since Flying Blue is a transfer partner of Chase, you can essentially accumulate Flying Blue miles as a result of earning Chase Ultimate Rewards (UR) points. Flying Blue is the frequent flier loyalty program of KLM and AirFrance. In this blog post, I will walk you through the steps on how to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Flying Blue so you can be on the way to your next vacation.
by The Frugal Tourist | Mar 26, 2023 | CHASE, Southwest
Chase Ultimate Rewards Points is one of my favorite flexible travel rewards currencies. Since Southwest Airlines is a transfer partner of Chase, you can essentially accumulate Southwest Rapid Rewards miles as a result of earning Chase Ultimate Rewards (UR) points. In this blog post, I will walk you through the steps on how to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards program so you can be on your way to your next vacation on points.
by The Frugal Tourist | Mar 26, 2023 | CHASE, MILES & POINTS
Chase Ultimate Rewards Points is one of my favorite flexible travel rewards currencies out there. Since British Airways is a transfer partner of Chase, you can essentially accumulate British Airways Avios as a result of earning Chase Ultimate Rewards (UR) points. In this blog post, I will walk you through the steps on how to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to British Airways so you can be on the way to your next vacation.
by The Frugal Tourist | Feb 26, 2023 | Europe, Italy, Itinerary, Walking Tour
What to do in Milan for free? Join our free walking tour and find out! We’ll take you to some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including grand churches, beautiful piazzas, and charming canals. And along the way, we’ll share insider tips on how to make the most of your time in Milan. So whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, come explore with us!
With our free walking tour guide, you’ll see all the best that Milan has to offer while learning about its history and culture along the way. So put on your comfortable shoes and let’s get started!
by The Frugal Tourist | Feb 26, 2023 | Europe, Italy, Walking Tour
Milan is a vibrant city full of culture, art, fashion, and history. It’s no wonder that it has become one of the hottest tourist destinations in Europe! With its stunning architecture and beautiful scenery, Milan offers something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to explore the city’s historic sites or shop at designer boutiques, there are plenty of free things to do and see in Milan.
From strolling through picturesque parks to visiting awe-inspiring churches without paying admission fees, here are some of the top free activities in this amazing Italian city. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your trip today!
by The Frugal Tourist | Feb 20, 2023 | Cash Back
Seated is a dining app that gives cashback when you book restaurants directly through the app. Cashback apps are a cash-saving way to enjoy all your favorite restaurants and delivery services. Whether you are dining in, picking up, or having the food delivered to your doorstep, Seated will give you cashback as long as you reserve through their app. I go over how Seated works in this post.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 26, 2023 | Hyatt, MGM
If you have World of Hyatt elite status, you may be wondering how to status match your Hyatt status to MGM Rewards and take advantage of lucrative MGM elite benefits before your next trip to Las Vegas. This guide will walk you through the steps necessary to match your World of Hyatt status to MGM Rewards. Once you have completed the process, you will enjoy various MGM status benefits, such as waived valet parking charges and waived resort fees!
by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 20, 2023 | MILES & POINTS, Redemptions, Singapore Airlines, Stopover
If you’re looking for a way to explore new destinations without spending a lot of extra miles, booking a stopover with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles is the perfect option. Stopovers on award itineraries are simple and cost-effective with KrisFlyer. So be sure to take advantage of this feature the next time you are planning an award flight with Singapore Airlines. In this blog post, I will walk you through the steps on how to add stopovers to your redemptions so you can maximize the value of your Singapore KrisFlyer awards.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 15, 2023 | Hilton, Redemptions
Conrad Maldives is a top-tier Hilton property that requires 95,000 Hilton points per night on their standard rooms (as of April 2021). Nightly paid rates range from $600 to over $1,000 per night. Hence, it is not truly a financially-viable option if you are a frugal tourist like myself as I’d rather invest that cash for early retirement versus splurge on an experience that only provides a momentary high. In this blog post, I will go over the steps on how you can also book 5 nights at the Conrad Maldives – Rangali Island using Hilton points on your next vacation.
by The Frugal Tourist | Nov 11, 2022 | American Airlines, Citi Card, MILES & POINTS, Stacking
This Veterans Day, Giftcards.com is giving back with an incredible promotion that rewards buyers in American Airlines Loyalty and Bonus Points! The best part? You can get 5% off using a coupon code through November 17th too. You can also get 1.5% cashback when you leverage Citi Merchant Offers…so if you are looking for ways to earn American Airlines Loyalty points this year, look no further. This blog post walks you through the steps.
by The Frugal Tourist | Nov 3, 2022 | Gift Cards, MILES & POINTS, Stacking
If you’re looking for a way to rack up travel rewards and cash back, you should consider stacking giftcards.com purchases. This approach can help you earn significant rewards while spending little effort. Keep reading to learn more about how to make the most of this strategy.
by The Frugal Tourist | Nov 2, 2022 | Mortgage, Plastiq
Did you know that you can use gift cards to pay your home mortgage? Yes, that is true and I will walk you through the steps on how you can do it too. Home mortgages are typically impossible to pay using credit cards or gift cards, but in this blog post, I will show you how you can use a service called Plastiq so you can liquidate your Mastercard gift cards to make mortgage payments.
by The Frugal Tourist | Oct 31, 2022 | American Express, Cashback, Charles Schwab
If you’re an American Express cardholder looking for a way to cash out your Membership Rewards points, the Charles Schwab Platinum card may be the right option. This card allows cardholders the ability to convert their points into cash, which can be a great way to get some extra spending money! n this blog post, we’ll discuss the details of the Charles Schwab Platinum® Card and the steps on how you can use it to cash out your points.
