Hästens (The horse in Swedish) is offering 1000 Free Membership Rewards points for Platinum American Express holder for trying one of their beds in a showroom. Hästen makes their beds by hand in Köping, Sweden and has been appointed Purveyor to the King of Sweden. There are eights stores in the US to choose from:…
Qantas is Good and Everyone Else is Bad?
I was perusing Twitter this morning and stumbled upon an article on the Harvard Business Review Blog in regards to the author’s experience on Qantas compared to US domestic carriers. Joshua Gans writes about his experience flying within Australia on Qantas where “When you travel within Australia, you start with a terminal with no queues.…
Membership Rewards points finally post
Back in May, I wrote about how my wife applied and was approved for the American Express Rewards Premier Gold card. After lots of calls to American Express and lots of follow up, I’m happy to report that the 75,000 Membership Rewards points have finally posted in their entirety.
US Mint Worker stole millions in dollar coins
There are those of us who are sad to no longer have rolls of coins being delivered and then there is a worker at the US Mint who has admitted to stealing millions in coins. William Gray admitted that he took $2.4 million in $1 “error” presidential coins and sold them to a coin dealer…
Free 39 week subscription to the Wall Street Journal is back
As I’ve blogged about before, these deals won’t last long. Rewards Gold is giving away a 39 week subscription to the Wall Street Journal by simply filling out a short survey here. No credit card is required. I have personally done this deal and the Journal will come – no strings attached.
Maldives – the conclusion
Trip to the Maldives – the flights part 1 Trip to the Maldives – the flights part 2 Conrad Lounge in Mali and Seaplane to Rangali Island Beach Villa at the Conrad Maldives Euro swimsuits and Turtles The main pool and snorkeling Our luggage arrives, Vilu, and the Quiet Zone The employee strike The strike…
I’m going to Ghana Bro
I’ll be taking my first trip to Africa shortly including a stint in Ghana. Hopefully my experience will be much better than soccer fan Cruz, who is really upset, bro.
Mileage boost ending for some Delta American Express cards
For those of you who don’t pore over your American Express statement each month – there are some changes coming to some of the Delta American Express cards. Starting January 1, 2012, Options, Classic, and Gold Delta American Express cards will no longer be eligible for the Mileage boost. The mileage boost for the Delta…
American AAdvantage to Hilton HHonors transfers ending
I woke up this morning and checked my twitter feed for more information about Texas A&M going to the SEC. I then saw a a retweet from Mr Pickles in regards to the ability to transfer American AAdvantage miles Hilton HHonors ending. My heart skipped a beat as my wife and I have been piling…
4 miles per dollar at Home Depot through SkyMiles Shopping
Now through August 18, 2011 – receive 4 Delta Skymiles per dollar spent at Home Depot through Skymiles Shopping. Gift Cards are eligible for the promotion. Earn 4 miles per dollar “DOUBLE MILES! Save up to $750 Instantly on All Appliances Purchases. Plus, Free Delivery & Haul Away.” Valid through 8/18/2011 Eligible on the purchase…
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