🔥HOT🔥 Black Friday 2020 Vegas Deals (Casino Deals and Cyber Monday)
I do not get particularly excited about any travel or Vegas deals unless they have a huge amount of value proposition. With that being said, many deals for travel during Covid-Times seem to have more flexibility, which is a good thing. Black Friday Vegas Deals and Casino Deals are enjoyable to follow, and I have tried to list a couple with above-average value.
I’m a Travel Loyalty Program Free Agent!
Why don’t I show loyalty to one airline program? Why do I remain a travel loyalty program free agent? Umm because—I don’t have much money but I still want to go places.
DEAL GONE | Las Vegas Venetian Piazza Suite Deal $217/night INCLUDES tax+resort fee
Daily Getaways has a deal for three nights in a Venetian Piazza Suite. I am not a huge fan of paying for rooms in Vegas, but for those that do not have miles+points opportunities or comp (complimentary) casino marketing room offers, this might be a decent option.
[Interesting, maybe GREAT] Caesars Las Vegas Hotel Deals + 1000 Tier (per night) Bonus
Currently Caesars is running a New Year, New Empire promotion (Promo Code: NYNE18) that can be combined with an Opt-In Offer for 1000 tier points per night.
Finding Low Fares on Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is generally, still the best airline to fly if you’re looking for reasonably priced and convenient domestic flights, but since they upgraded their reservation system in May, it is more difficult to find deals and those that you do find, may be for flights with bad connections or at odd times. Low fares can disappear quickly, in a matter of days, or even hours.
Register Today – ZorkFest | Travel Smarter and Develop Your Loyalty Network
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The Las Vegas Bitcoin Scene
Even though Las Vegas is sometimes on the cutting edge, Bitcoin has barely made a blip on the radar of most businesses. Bitcoin is still just getting off the ground so this shouldn’t be a surprise.
Up to 45,000 Free Marriott Rewards Points Annually Through Social Media
Marriott Rewards is offering its members an opportunity to earn up to a maximum of 45,000 free points per calendar year by using social media — and although point bonuses have already been offered since the launch of the initiative, that is only the beginning.
TravelZork Podcast | Hotel Upgrades – Ask and You Shall Receive
Today we talk about one of my favourite topics, hotel room upgrades. Sometimes all you have to do is ask. Want to find out how to get that hotel room upgrade? Listen!
ZorkCast TravelZork Podcast | Booking Mistake (“deal”) Fares
Today we talk about airline “deal” fares, often referred to as mistake or error fares. I provide an overview of the process and also some tips and tricks. It is important to understand that booking these airline fares are not for the risk adverse. If you do not like to gamble, it is probably something that is not for you.
Introducing ZorkFest | Travel Smarter and Gamble Smarter
ZorkFest has been a passion project in the making for a long time. I have always wanted to combine two of my interests into one amazing event. Casino Loyalty and Travel Loyalty. ZorkFest, an unprecedented assortment of sessions on all aspects of Travel and Casino loyalty, packed into just one day!
ZorkCast TravelZork Podcast | Optimising One Night Luxury Hotel Stays
Today I’m going to briefly be talking about optimising one-night luxury hotel stays, focusing on the FHR American Express Program. I’m going to give you some broad strokes on what to look for and how you can basically turn a one night hotel stay into an almost full two-day getaway.
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bitcoin 101 | Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
One of the most interesting things to happen in the past few years in finance has been the introduction of the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. The money you have in your wallet or your bank account only has value because a government says it has value. Bitcoins were designed to replace those government issued currencies.
More Free Cash / Miles for Everyone!
TopCashback UK is now back with another great promotion, offering a ~$3.25 (£2.50) bonus to everyone and more to new members!
FoundersCard British Airways Discount Benefit – SAVE $$
The FoundersCard British Airways Discount Benefit is one of the numerous membership in one of the best programs for entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Grab $20.00 Free Cash in 90 Seconds!
Grab $20.00 Free Cash in 90 Seconds! | As someone living outside the UK, it is reasonable to assume that the fantastic UK cashback site, TopCashback.co.uk may not have crossed your radar. You may be familiar with the US version of the site, but there are some excellent reasons why should pay attention to its British cousin too.
June 2017 FoundersCard Promotion | FoundersCard Apply Now! | + Lots of new benefits
June 2017 FoundersCard Promotion | LIMITED TIME OFFER | Waiver of Initiation Fee until 30th June 2017 – Join the membership program with numerous travel and lifestyle benefits.
RECHARGE | On-Demand Hotel Rooms
The property did not offer an early check-in option and we did not want to book a day room elsewhere. We were the type of travelers Recharge, a new app, is targeting. Recharge is a service that allows on-demand hotel room bookings. It charges by the minute with a general half-hour minimum.
How Loyal Is Your Travel Loyalty Plan?
I’m a big fan of loyalty programs. I generally belong to just about any that will have me, whether it’s a frequent flyer scheme or a punch card at a local sandwich shop. There is, however, one thing about loyalty programs that tends to aggravate me: Their name.
World of Hyatt Globalist | CHEAP Hyatt Elite Status
One of my favorite conversations is sweet spots in loyalty programs. Be it casino, hotel or airline programs it is always fun to imagine how one can reach top tier elite status with the least amount of spend. I was actually discussing CHEAP Hyatt Elite Status with my buddy John the other day, as it references to Hyatt Globalist status. Globalist (formerly Hyatt Diamond) is now the top published tier for Hyatt loyalty.
Delta March 2017 Flash Sale | As Low as 50,000 Delta SkyMiles Round Trip To or From Europe
During the Delta March 2017 Flash Sale, you can redeem as few as 50,000 SkyMiles for round-trip flights for travel to or from select cities in Europe on Delta…
The Front Lines on the War on Cash | India
The new Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, was put in as a reformer. He knows that his job will be easier if people stop using cash. In November, he gave people a few weeks before he demonetized the 1,000 and 500 rupee notes.
Introduction to Collecting Currency (Paper Money) – Numismatics
This article will serve as our introduction to collecting currency (Paper Money) – Numismatics. Future articles will focus on a number of topics related to currency collecting and eBay.
Norwegian to London | 99 Bucks, a Backpack, and a Dreamliner
Most people think a getaway to Europe has to be expensive and troublesome. If you are willing to make a few simple sacrifices and travel light you can have a great adventure to London for very little expense and logistics thanks to Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Get Free Vegas Parking At Caesars And MGM Hotels
There’s no topic in Las Vegas from the past year that’s drawn more ire than paid parking on the Vegas Strip. According to the most recent visitor profile, from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor’s Authority, 57% of the people visiting Las Vegas arrive by car.
Plastiq To Meet Spend for Credit Card Promotions
Problem : You want to get those 100,000 points for a new credit card sign-up but the sign-up requires significant credit card spend in a “short” period of time.
Limited Time Earn 5 SPG Starpoints per US$1 with Uber and Changes in the Program
For a limited time, you can earn 5 Starpoints per US$1 spent with uber during stays, but only for the month of February 2017… But there are also other changes to the Uber SPG Starwood Program.
Las Vegas | Save Time And Money by Using Uber or Lyft at LAS (Airport)
Not only is the Uber and Lyft pickup area in the shade but there’s rarely a wait to get a ride at LAS. Even though it’s convenient, finding the ridesharing area at McCarran Airport can be tricky if you’ve never been there before.
FoundersCard Apply Now! | Great Time to Apply! + Lots of new benefits
Save $95! APPLY BEFORE 30th June! June 2017 FoundersCard Promotion | FoundersCard Apply Now! | + Lots of new benefits Save $95! APPLY BEFORE 30th June 2017 ! See June 2017 Promo! It’s rumoured again. Back in October, we were advised that a price increase was coming to the program, but the exact date was […]
Miles, Points and Travel “Habiliments” | Weekly Round Up
When I get a free moment, I sift through posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, and share some of the best stuff. Think of this as an extension of your travel “habiliments.” (Or, just maybe someone bet me $100 I wouldn’t be able to work the word habiliment into a blog post this week… maybe..)
Pondering Business Class Award Travel USA to London | British Airways and Delta
I arrived in Boston without a return ticket to Europe. This brings us to the question of developing the best strategy for business class award travel USA to London.
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up
Welcome to the Miles, Points and Travel Hacks Weekly Round-Up for the week of December 11th Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you. It’s beginning to look a lot like…. that crazy rush at the end of the […]
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up
Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you. Sales and more sales everywhere, but great deals are few and far between. But, there’s an internet that needs to be fed with new content. So, let’s get going.
Earn Up to 999 Free Miles & More Miles — or Possibly 60,000 More Miles
Act now to earn up to 999 free Miles & More miles through a promotion when you sign up for a trial of two weeks to the digital version of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung — otherwise known as F.A.Z — daily newspaper.
Flash Deal – Atlanta to Vegas for $186 Roundtrip
If you’re a Total Rewards or Mlife member that has a decent level of play, I’m sure you get nice offers for comped hotel rooms. If not, stop right now and start reading these articles. Once you’ve scored those free rooms, the next challenge is finding a frugal way to get from your house […]
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up
Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you. I’m exhausted from reading all of the Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Wait We’re Still Not Done sales info. But, there’s an internet that needs to be fed with new content. So, let’s get going.
Las Vegas | Wynn Black Friday Sale : (AKA How Much Money Can You Burn?)
Black Friday, as we all know, has become a tradition. Waking up at the crack of dawn to freeze to death waiting in line for a discounted digital camera you’ll likely never use, or something to that ilk, only to realize how miserable you are after the whole day is said and done. But for the Vegas-phile, this often means pretty good deals on rooms for a short period of time at some great properties in Vegas. So of course, this little beauty pops into my inbox… Wynn Las Vegas Black Friday Sale ..
Casino Elite Status Trifecta | FoundersCard – Mlife – Total Rewards
Well, there’s good news. I’ve got a strategy that will get you casino elite status with Caesars / Total Rewards and MGM / Mlife. The keys to the strategy are The FoundersCard and The Borgata Rewards program.
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up
Welcome to the Miles, Points and Travel Hacks Weekly Round-Up for the week of November 14th Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you. A very busy week in the world of Miles, Points and Travel Hacks. So, let’s […]
Delta One To Europe Flash Sale – Tic, Tic, Tic
Delta Airlines doesn’t have a lot of killer deals these days. The SkyMiles program is being tailored to, as the Delta execs say, enable members to elevate / enhance their travel experience. So far that has translated to more and more SkyMiles being required to fly Delta One anywhere in the world. I’ve seen […]
Cheapest Hyatt Mexico Hotels
Our desire is to profile a selection of the cheapest Hyatt Mexico Hotels. For those disinterested in Miles+Points (is that possible?) these properties provide consistent quality backed by the global standards of Hyatt Corporation. We provide links to the official Hyatt pages for booking, as well as for booking with Hotels.com Mexico that provides a very simple awards program ( Hotels.com rewards – Collect 10 nights, get 1 free* ) for those that don’t care to focus on a specific hotel loyalty program.
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up
Welcome to the Miles, Points and Travel Hacks Weekly Round-Up for the week of November 7th Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you. A very busy week in the world of Miles, Points and Travel Hacks. So, let’s […]
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up
Welcome to the Miles, Points and Travel Hacks Weekly Round-Up for the week of October 31st. Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you. A very busy week in the world of Miles, Points and Travel Hacks. Halloween wasn’t even the weirdest day of the week. So, let’s get going.
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up
Welcome to the Miles, Points and Travel Hacks Weekly Round-Up for the week of October 24th. Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you.
Holy Grail | American Express 100K Bonus
Nowadays, 100K sign up bonuses on credit cards are really hard to find. American Express Platinum cards have upped the ante and are offering 100,000 Membership Rewards points on their Enhanced Business Platinum® Card through January 25, 2017.
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide – Part 3
Previously, I covered the steps that led me to consider my first cruise and the education I received trying to navigate my way through the complex process of booking a cruise without destroying my wallet. Cruise Hacking has proved to be a whole new animal with some elements of Airline and Hotel Hacking, but with a whole new vocabulary to learn. In this last installment, I’ll cover my lively and informative phone conversations with NCL’s customer service agents, the details and lessons learned, and how I finally booked and paid for my first cruise, ever.
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide – Part 2
Previously, I had gotten as far as the Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) website where I was met by some really confusing and vague language about how much cruise my money would buy. I had picked out a 7-day cruise on the 2nd newest ship in their fleet, the Norwegian Getaway, and it looked like I […]
Expat Guide To Living La Vida Loca – Part 2
Also read: Expat Guide To Living La Vida Loca – Part 1 There has to be a reason why Mexico is quickly becoming one of the most popular Expat locations on the planet. With over 2 million Expats already living in this amazing country we all want to know, “what’s the secret?”. Well, in part […]
Expats | Live Like Royalty In These Countries
We can’t all afford to stay at The Plaza in New York or The Savoy in London, with rooms going for around $600USD a night, at least not very often, but there is a way to live in this luxury for just a fraction of the price. I am a lover of decadence and unfortunately […]
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide
Travel Hacking is a science, an art form, a sport and social alchemy, all working together to elevate your travel experience without emptying your bank account. After a few decades of travel hacking with the airlines and hotels, I have a decent system worked out. I may not always get the absolute best deal in […]
Travel Hacks | The Basics For First Time Cruisers
With these travel hacks for first-time cruisers you’re all set to start your journey. Learn about food, shipping, security, shore excursions and much more!
Expat Guide To Living La Vida Loca – Part 1
Mexico is one of the top destinations for world-wide travellers. With their amazing beaches, interesting history, all year round good weather, friendly locals and good quality of life for expats, you can see why it’s one of the top places for foreigners to set down roots and live the Expat life.
Travel Hacks | Plan Ahead With Southwest Airlines
Plan Ahead If you want to keep your travel expenses as low as possible, you’ve got to plan ahead. It surprises me when people don’t take the time to stalk low airfares for trips they know they are going to be taking. There’s really no excuse not to get the best fares within the US […]
Be Prepared | Tipping Etiquette In Foreign Countries – Part 3
I will address tipping and awareness of and sensitivity to the culture(s) of the country/ies you will be visiting.
Be Prepared | Using Credit / Debit Cards On Vacation – Part 2
Being prepared for your vacation means getting your credit/debit card game on point. Avoid nasty surprises and learn about finding the right card and more.
Hyatt Announces 75K Gold Passport Promotion
We’re big fans of Hyatt and their Gold Passport Program. Last year they announced a very aggressive status matching program to entice Marriott Rewards and Starwood SPG elites to bring their business over to Hyat
Marriott Announces Fall 2016 MegaBonus Program
Marriott Rewards has announced a new, MegaBonus campaign where members can earn 50,000 Rewards points through one of two different options that best fit their style of travel. By registering here, both new and current Rewards members can opt in to the promotion of their choice. · Option 1: Earn 10,000 bonus points for every […]
Flash Deal | New York To Scandinavia for ~$275
Low season in Europe is during the winter months. But for travel hackers that love the splendor of a Scandinavian winter, that’s the time to go. Norwegian Airlines is showing deep commitment to the US market with great fares and great service to exciting destinations. This latest Flash Deal just popped up and the TravelZork […]
Be Prepared | Sound Advice For Frequent Travelers
Stuff happens…all the time! Try as one might, there is no sure-proof way to prevent “stuff” from happening and, when it does in a foreign country, it can color one’s vacation in a negative way..
Breaking: Chase Sapphire Reserve Card – The Last Great Card Offer?
UPDATE – 09:30 EDT – 22 August 2016 There is now a live link available online. The intro page does not mention the 100,000 Ultimate Rewards Point Bonus. Caveat Emptor everyone. UPDATE – 14:00 EDT – 21 August 2016 There are isolated reports of some Chase customers being able to apply and be approved for […]
Flash! | UK To Las Vegas – £274 Roundtrip
£274 fares from the UK to Las Vegas and the western United States are popping up all over the place right now. This one is on Virgin Atlantic and that’s always a fun experience.
Great Fare Alert | UK to West Coast USA for £274 to £359
The cure for winter weather in the UK is to find a cheap fare and go somewhere else. There is now a great fare to West Coast USA!
Flights As Low As 89.00 Euro With Lufthansa Surprise — But…
You can score flights as low as 89.00 euro with Lufthansa Surprise — but you will not know to which destination you will be traveling until you…
Unlimited Business Class Travel Between Newark, London and Paris?
If you find yourself commuting regularly between Newark, London and Paris and prefer to be assigned a seat in the business class cabin for every flight, you may be in luck, as La Compagnie — an airline which offers only business class — is giving you the opportunity to enjoy an unlimited amount of flights within […]
Delta Inventory Returns To ExpertFlyer
Something good just happened in the world of Delta flyers and travel hackers. After a lot of takeaways, they have reversed course and given something back. Expertflyer subscribers have regained visibility into the unsold inventory on Delta flights.
Did Ticketmaster Just Give You Something For Free?
Ticketmaster has agreed to settle the case and the settlement has benefits that will flow down to the individual customers that have Ticketmaster accounts..
Streamline US Customs with this Free Passport App
Nowadays, when you think about ways to get through US Customs in a rapid fashion, one name / brand comes to mind – Global Entry. It’s a great service, it’s not that hard to get signed up, it doesn’t cost all that much and the first time you use it you’ll swear you hear angels playing […]
Get 500 Free Marriott Rewards Points Instagram Promotion
Marriott just announced a new promotion that gives you 500 free Marriott Rewards bonus points. And it couldn’t be any simpler than this.
CLEAR – Is It Time For The TSA To Step Aside?
Watching and experiencing this model of inefficiency and frustration tells me there has to be a better way. There is and the answer is CLEAR.
Travel Hacks | Getting Started With Delta SkyMiles
An article on Delta Airlines and their frequent flyer program, Delta SkyMiles, with a focus on how to best utilize it to achieve your Travel Hacking goals.
How To Get The Cheapest Flights To Las Vegas
Here’s how to get the cheapest flights to Las Vegas! This chart looks at the best times to book flights to Las Vegas from different regions in America.
TripStreak | Search For Flights Based On Your Priorities
Tripstreak allows you to search for flights based on a set of prioritized preferences. Using these preferences The TripStreak engine then displays flight results and generates a TripScore, which provides a means of ranking results that meet your list of priorities with the preferences you have set in your profile.
Delta Airlines | Learning The Mileage Game
A look back at the origins of Delta Airlines’ Loyalty Programs: Delta rolled out it’s first Frequent Flyer Program in 1981. It was a very simple and..
FLASH DEAL | Geneva – Giving Away 1000 Hotel Nights
1000 Free Hotel Nights – Geneva “I figured what the heck, let’s go for it and entered. This morning I received an email that indicated I had actually won..”
FLASH DEAL | Wyndham 72 Hour Sale – Up to 40% Off!
Wyndham 72 Hour Sale!! Wyndham Hotels and Resorts just announced a 72 hour sale that offers up to 40% off on a select group of their hotels.
Manufactured Spend | Travel Money Without Spending A Dime
$350 just to park a little money? Sign me up. Manufactured Spend is a rather esoteric branch of the Travel Hacking field. It focuses on ways to build up..
FLASH DEAL | Springtime In Australia – $761 Roundtrip On Delta
This Springtime in Australia fare is perfect for the best combination in value, opportunity, destination and weather
Travel Hacks | “Earn and Burn” – The Travel Hackers’ Credo
Travel Hacks: Let’s start as simply as possible. Where do you want to go? A lot of TravelZork readers want to go somewhere where they can gamble.
How To Deal With Bogus Airfare Sales
Travelling On A Budget I am aware that Southwest Airlines SELLS airfares, but when they advertise a special sale, the first thought that comes to mind is that they are offering DISCOUNTED FARES, not calling attention to the fact that they are in the airline business. So when I see, “Final Days! Spring for a […]
Alert! | Amsterdam to Philadelphia (Atlantic City) American Airlines NONSTOP Economy €370 all-in roundtrip
Amsterdam to Philadelphia (Atlantic City) American Airlines Was looking at a potential flight for Atlantic City (Philadelphia, PHL), and noticed some very good pricing on the AA (American Airlines) nonstop service. Was able to book via the AA NL (Netherlands) website. (This was a route previously serviced by USAir prior to the merger with AA). […]
Airline “Mistake fares?” | How do I find them?
“Mistake fares?” – they used to be rather elusive. This post is a blueprint on how one can research and act on these potential offers.
American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR)
The American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) program is quite simple – if you have an Amex Platinum (or Centurion) card, and you book a stay at one of the 800+ luxury hotels in the program through the Amex Platinum Travel services you will get a nice set of benefits.
Alert : $387 Los Angeles to Jakarta, Indonesia. Delta/Garuda Economy Class Roundtrip, including all taxes
Refer to theflightdeal for more details, and additional city pairs. (Also reported good from SJC, SFO, SNA, SMF.) I did a few quick searches, and this deal is alive. Note the stopover in Tokyo at the convenient Haneda airport. Should be bookable through a number of sources.
[Gone] Alert : Bangkok to Paris/Rome Air France Business Class €315
Was alerted to this fare mistake deal. Not sure how long it will be around, but there are lots of dates available. Bookable through a number of sources. Use a service like Kayak to qualify dates.
BKK-CDG-FCO-BZO (Bangkok – Paris – Rome – Balzano)
CYBER Monday Picks for 2014
A few CYBER Monday offers, which caught my attention. KLM CYBER Monday 24 hour flash fares to Europe CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE DEALS! Club Carlson, buy 10,000 points get 10,000 point bonus. A excellent deal, especially for Club Carlson credit card holders. Here is the LINK TO PURCHASE POINTS. The bonus is verified immediately, […]