Four Seasons Hawaii: The Resorts, The Deals, And Maximizing Your Stay
Over the past year and a half, I've had a lot of inquiries from readers and clients about the Four Seasons properties in Hawaii.…
Starwood Luxury Privileges Best Free Night Offers For 2018
I've written several times over the past two years about Starwood's Luxury Privileges program, which is Starwood's proprietary…
When The “Sharing” Economy Fails — My Terrible Experience Using Turo
For those of you not familiar with Turo, it's a peer-to-peer car marketplace. Think of it as the Airbnb of car rentals. Instead of renting…
Starwood Luxury Privileges: Latest Updates As Of Feb 2017
Back when I became a full time travel advisor, I wrote about one of Starwood's best kept secrets -- the Luxury Privileges program.…
Using The Luxury Circle Program To Maximize Value At Shangri-La Hotels
I’ve written in the past about preferred hotel programs, like Starwood’s Luxury Privileges and Four Seasons Preferred Partners. In…
My First Impression Of Aman Resorts
Over the past year and change, Ben has instilled in me a new level of appreciation for value and how to maximize it. Ben knows a good value, and…
How To Be Treated Like You’re A Loyal Hotel Guest (Even When You’re Not)
As many readers of OMAAT know firsthand, being loyal pays off – whether it comes to airlines or hotels, loyalty is rewarded with preferred…
How To Maximize Value At Four Seasons Hotels
Four Seasons is considered by some to be the Holy Grail of hotels and resorts. Others (probably rolling their…
Ford’s Thoughts On Visiting The Arctic
It all began when SAS opened up business class award space between Los Angeles and Stockholm on their new daily flight… Ben seized the…
Using Luxury Privileges To Maximize Starwood Hotel Stays
As some of you already know, I’ve recently transitioned full-time into the travel world as a Travel Advisor. I've received…
Plot Twist: From Travel Companion To Travel Advisor
As many of you know, I’ve been traveling quite a bit with Ben this past year, which has been unforgettable and dreamy, but I’ve slowed…
American Airlines’ New Business Class Blunder
Ben has already written about the new business class seats on American Airlines 777-200 and 787 aircraft, which…
Thoughts On Colombia: A Protracted Mileage Run
One of my more humorous friends, upon learning I was in Colombia, offered to pay my ransom should anything go wrong. I was surprised…
Is Traveling To The Maldives Worth It?
With Christmas, New Years, and the most popular week to vacation about 11 months out, I know many readers are in the…
Ford’s Thoughts On Booking Flights Last Minute
As many readers know, the best time to book flights with miles is ~11 months out or in the final few days before departure,…
Holiday Gift Guide 2015
Check out my Holiday 2015 Gift Guide for Lucky-approved presents ranging from $20 stocking stuffers to $20,000 aircraft furniture.…
What Did Ford Think Of British Airways Club World?
Ben and I flew to London for Thanksgiving (perhaps the least patriotic of locales to celebrate) to see a number of my close friends.…
Review: SPG Moments With John Legend
Ben and I recently attended an SPG Moments event at the Downtown Los Angeles Sheraton, where John Legend performed for about…
Ford’s First Time In Cathay Pacific First Class
Ben and I are on another adventure, this time in Asia, now that we’ve conquered Dubai together for the first, but hopefully…
10 Things I’ve Learned From Dating A Miles & Points Geek
My boyfriend Ford recently wrote a blog post about his first time in Emirates A380 first class. Before…
Boyfriend’s First Time In Emirates First Class
As someone with my sensibilities famously said, “a luxury, once sampled, becomes a necessity.” This certainly applies to…
