Author Archives: Andy Shuman

New Radisson Rewards 2021 Changes: Part 2 — Digging for Values in Europe and Around the World

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 26 Comments

This is a mammoth post, the longest I’ve ever written. I was working on it for a few days and enjoyed every minute of it (and I don’t have a single Radisson point at the moment). If you think that’s a bit nutty, you ain’t wrong. 🙂 Here is my previous post on the… Continue Reading

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New Radisson Rewards 2021 Changes: Part 1 — Digging for Values in the Americas

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 9 Comments

As you probably know at this point, there are new Radisson Rewards 2021 changes slated for June. Radisson Rewards is splitting into two programs in June 2021: Radisson Rewards Americas and Radisson Rewards, which covers the rest of the world. The real reason why Radisson has to “simplify” and “enhance” its loyalty program is… Continue Reading

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I’m Fully Vaccinated With Moderna. Should I Go to Brazil This Summer As Planned?

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 5 Comments

Vaccinated travelers can go places relatively safely. Even CDC says so nowadays. Me, I have my doubts. Because I want to go to Brazil,. which is being thoroughly devastated by the coronavirus. My first visit to Brazil was in 2001 (on a sign-up bonus of miles from the United card, LOL), and it became… Continue Reading

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No, the Plague Isn’t Over No Matter How Tired We Are!

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 5 Comments

I’m sorry but the end of the pandemic is not in sight, and no measure of wishful thinking can change that. Look, I know. No one wants to read or talk about Covid anymore. It’s been too long. But this is my personal blog after all. I write about things that concern me. And… Continue Reading

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Delta Business Class JFK to Bogota: Fly to Colombia in a Lie-Flat Seat for 26.000-30,000 Miles per Round Trip!

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

Updated 5/7/21 There are still a lot of award space for 38,000-40,000 RT until Dec 15. Yes, a little pricier, but still a steal! Here is the latest Delta deal: Colombia. You can fly Delta Business Class JFK to Bogotá for 26,000 miles. per round trip! in a fully lie-flat seat! Found at Frequent… Continue Reading

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Marriott Category Changes 2021 Are 2 Days Away — Any Real Values?

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 5 Comments

The short answer is “yes, but” … First, here is the link: Marriott Category Changes 2021 Our annual hotel category changes will take effect March 3, 2021. Review the list of changes below and decide how to maximize your points. If your favorite hotel is moving to a higher category, you can save points… Continue Reading

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State of the Credit 2021: FICO? What FICO?

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

Your excellent FICO credit score is worth less nowadays than it used to 10 years ago. That’s the truth. Just thought I’d let everyone know. 🙂 I wrote this post mostly for newbies in response to a few emails I received in the last couple of months. But even if you’re a veteran you… Continue Reading

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Back to the Basics: Cheapest Miles to Asia in the Post-COVID-19 World

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Andy Shuman • 8 Comments

My previous posts on the cheapest miles to Europe and South America: Back to the Basics: Cheapest Miles to Europe in the Post-COVID-19 World Back to the Basics Part 2: Cheapest Miles to South America in the Post-COVID-19 World Let’s continue our quest on finding the best frequent miles values to different corners of… Continue Reading

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Back to the Basics: Cheapest Miles to Europe in the Post-COVID-19 World

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Andy Shuman • 6 Comments

UPDATED 12.21.2020 (see Cheapest miles to Europe in Economy, #2) Whether you’ve noticed or not, I’ve taken a hell of a sabbatical lately on my blog. I’ve been fortunate so far because while I’ve lost some writing gigs, they’ve been mostly replaced by others. But I haven’t traveled since February, and my heart… Continue Reading

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Post-COVID-19 Travel: I Booked a Flight for 35,000-Miles in Business Class From JFK to Lisbon

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Andy Shuman • 1 Comment

Back in January, Nick from Frequent Miler shared an amazing find: 35,000 Avianca miles for a TAP Portugal Business Class seat from New York to Lisbon. That’s really astonishing because a regular LifeMiles redemption rate between the U.S. and Europe is 63,000 miles. I would’ve snagged that ticket right away, but I needed to… Continue Reading

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