Last week saw the rollout of new features at ExpertFlyer, one of my favorite road warrior tools. ExpertFlyer is a subscription service that gives travelers access to many pieces of the travel booking puzzle that are normally available to reservations agents only – information like the current status of fare buckets on particular flights, full…
In case you missed it, here’s the weekly recap for Jetsetter’s Homestead…. We named a winner in the TGI Friday’s Endless Appetizers contest and illustrated how to think about points/rewards programs. I reviewed one of my favorite apps… … discussed the rollout of a loyalty program at one of my favorite stores… … and a big…
Really Jetsetter’s Homestead? Another post about those damned Endless Appetizers? I know, I know. Hear me out as I, too, have a little dry heave every time I think about sitting down to a plate of fried formerly-frozen delicacies. I felt like I’d made my point with that story and was ready to move on. …
In my early days as a frequent traveler, one of my biggest frustrations was scheduling time for “personal upkeep”. Whether it’s simple things like a pedicure or hair cut with a favorite stylist, or more complex regular procedures with a specialist, it can be difficult to juggle appointments, especially when the hours those professionals keep…
Today you can shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale via AAdvantage eShopping and receive 7 points per dollar. The sale will run for two more weeks and there are some great traveler finds this year. In past years, some of the better finds have sold out quickly. I don’t always get excited about sales but I’ve…
Lazy Saturdays and gluten free blueberry pancakes are the best. It seems like lately (i.e. the last 15 years or so) I don’t get lazy Saturdays often. I’m always traveling on the weekends. Or I’m home and working through a massive to-do list on weekend mornings. And I very rarely get the time (or inclination) to sleep in. Or at least not on…
Yesterday, my social media and personal email lit up with messages from friends and family – “you need to change your flight”. You see, I’m in the middle of planning my next big vacation where I will spend twelve nights traveling by ship from Singapore to Bali and visiting many Indonesian ports. Most of my…
Today is the last day for Nordstrom Anniversary Sale early access for card holders – which also means double Nordstrom reward points for Nordstrom card holders. And if you shop via the AAdvantage eShopping portal, you’ll also earn $4 miles per dollar spent. I’m not a credit card pusher… and as such, I love that Nordstrom…
A favorite outpost for Jetsetter’s Homestead has announced a new loyalty program – The Container Store has begun registration for their POP! program (short for “Perfectly Organized Perks”). While not the typical program that might appeal to frequent travelers, it’s worth a look for a few reasons, among them the amazing travel accessories they…
Pleasure reading on the road has always been one of my guilty pleasures. Before electronic devices were allowed during taxi, takeoff, and landing, I often hauled my personal stash of magazines with me for those periods of time when everything was powered down. Books were often to heavy for the short duration but magazines helped…
Last week, I ran a contest around the TGI Friday’s summer promotion. And now it’s time to announce the contest winner for the Endless Appetizers idea that best took advantage of the system. I know that some of you were not sure if I was serious about this contest or if it was some kind…
In case you missed it, here’s the weekly recap of what we’ve been talking about on Jetsetter’s Homestead: We touched on some of the tough aspects of travel… … seat assignments that suck and… … cities that aren’t welcoming as well as… … less than speedy hotel WiFi We shared news about American Airlines/US Airways…