Is it worth going through all these hoops to get Executive Platinum on AA especially given all the negative reports recently?
$302 for 36 Hours in Hong Kong and AAdvantage Platinum Status
Yes, I’m crazy, but not as crazy as others. I did an out-and-back trip to Hong Kong from New York on American Airlines over Labor Day Weekend. How much did it cost? In total, including airfare, the weekend cost $302 plus 38,922 Citibank Thank You points plus 15,000 Hyatt Gold Passport points. It all began with … Read More
#TBT 2012 – A Mileage Run, Hurricane Sandy, the Canceled 2012 NYC Marathon and RunAnyway
Note: this was originally published on November 6, 2012 under the title Hurricane Sandy and the 2012 NYC Marathon – Suppose They Canceled a Marathon and Everyone Ran?. I reread it today and cried. It is now 2 years since Hurricane Sandy and the 2014 NYC Marathon is this week. It is a good time … Read More
To be a Maniac Marathoner and a Frequent Flyer
As previously mentioned, I’ve been fortunate enough (or crazy enough) to join my passion for running marathons with my passion for travel (and hold down a full time job at the same time). So now that I’ve added crazy travel into my mix, my mother doesn’t just say “you’re NOT running that marathon, ARE YOU?” on … Read More