Mike Friedman, Author at LVA Travel

This Week In Travel

Mike FriedmanJanuary 18, 2020

It's time for the TWIT (This Week In Travel) notes! And what a week it's been. In fact, it's been so exciting that we won't even mention the story about Delta dumping fuel on a school playground. So what's this week? ...

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JetBlue Mint - Best Domestic First Class

JetBlue Mint – The Best Domestic First Class Comes From A Low Cost Carrier

Mike FriedmanJanuary 16, 2020

If you're not quite sure what you're saving your points for, here's a suggestion. This review of JetBlue Mint - The Best Domestic First Class is based on a flight from San Francisco to Boston with my family of four. ...

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This Week In Travel

Mike FriedmanJanuary 13, 2020

We've got a little of everything in the TWIT (This Week In Travel) notes this week. For example, you'll find out how to get United Airlines status on your flight to the Taco Bell luxury hotel. Oh, and if you're from Massachusetts, you have a unique benefit when you choose to cancel the card that you use. ...

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Ten Cruise Hacks and Cruise Tips For Your Next Trip

Mike FriedmanJanuary 7, 2020

I'm a huge fan of cruising. In terms of value, I think it is the single-best vacation option and, frankly, nothing else comes close. Still, that doesn't keep me from trying to save even more money on my trip. Cruise tips and cruise hacks can enhance your experience and save you some cash. ...

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The One Miles And Points Move That You Must Make NOW!

Mike FriedmanJanuary 2, 2020

For those of you who pay attention to such things, it's also a sad day, since your calendar elite tracker has been reset to zero. Congratulations on beginning to earn your status for 2020....

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This Week In Travel

Mike FriedmanDecember 30, 2019

I'm spending some time in Bangkok and Singapore over the holidays, so I hope to have some fun posts coming up in the new year. For now, though, let's review some of the silliness of the previous week in travel. ...

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Hyatt Bonus Points Small Luxury Hotels Of The World

Earn 3,000 World Of Hyatt Bonus Points At Small Luxury Hotels Of The World

Mike FriedmanDecember 24, 2019

Between now and March 2, you can earn 3,000 World of Hyatt bonus points for each paid stay at one of the 300+ participating Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). Just be sure to register by January 31....

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Hilton Honors Points Unlimited Promotion Is A Soft Start To 2020

Mike FriedmanDecember 19, 2019

Hilton Honors generally has the best promotions in the hotel category, but the first quarter promotion for 2020, called Points Unlimited, is somewhat weak. Her...

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This Week In Travel

Mike FriedmanDecember 16, 2019

It's that time again, when we discuss the best of travel in the news with our weekly TWIT (This Week In Travel) notes. This week, we'll look at using Marriott points to get to the Super Bowl, Delta's investor day and a travel app for the lonely....

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Discover it Cash Back Cash Back Credit Card Offer

Discover it Cash Back | Earn 5% Cash Back At Grocery And Drugstores

Mike FriedmanDecember 13, 2019

I don't talk about Discover credit cards too often because they're not particularly flashy. Still, they're worth a mention occasionally, and here's why we are mentioning the Discover it Cash Back card.......

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