Seriously Cheap Flights to Honolulu and Maui

As much as I wanted to hate Hawaii I could not. I wanted to hate it because it is such a popular destination resort. I wanted to hate it because I had read the words “Hawaii” and “paradise” next to one another in about a gazillion travel guide sentences. I wanted to hate it because my idea of a vacation does not usually entail sitting in a stupor on a beach.

Despite my best efforts to dislike the 49th state in the United States, I walked away from my vacation ... [Read this entry]

Taiwan Travel Miles Bonus

You want a quick way to gain a ton of frequent flyer points? Travel on a long distance flight. Sure it will cost you a bundle to fly, but you’ll get some of it back through the mile points that you earn while sitting on the plan for hours and hours on end.

An even better way to bank some miles is to take advantage of airline offers like the one currently being advertised by United. In addition to the thousands of miles you will earn flying to Taiwan, the ... [Read this entry]

Crazy Good Deals on Flights to Mexico, Germany and Puerto Rico

Someone must have slipped some happy pills in the coffee of the United Airlines executives because they are doing their best to make the world a happier, more smiley place. The airline has some seriously good deals on international flights with some especially tasty prices on flights to Mexico, Germany and Puerto Rico.

How tasty? Try finding a cheaper flight than the one from Indianapolis to Cancun, Mexico for $196 round-trip. That is crazy talk. Makes me almost want to move to Indy.

The Mexican good times can also ... [Read this entry]

United Economy Plus Offers Extra Legroom without the First Class Costs

I flew in economy class on United Airlines earlier this week and have lived to tell about it. My flight was fine and dandy except for one thing, I had virtually no legroom. I was stuck in the middle seat between two people who could have been sumo wrestlers if only they lost a little weight. The dude in front of me had his seat reclined all the way into my lap. I could only take half breaths because there was no room for my chest to expand. ... [Read this entry]

Use your United Miles for Unique Holiday Gifts

Normally I covet my frequent flyer miles like they are precious gold. There is something so satisfying about saving up enough miles to earn a round trip ticket. I’m a firm believer in trying to accumulate and store up as many miles as possible. That said, if I had 300,000 miles right now I would probably spend them on something other than travel.

United Airlines runs an online auction where you can bid on various prizes and experiences using your frequent flyer miles. The coolest thing currently on ... [Read this entry]

Walk Like an Egyptian with this Egypt Vacation Package

If you are of a certain age, you might hear the word Egypt and immediately burst out singing lyrics about walking like an Egyptian. You will then proceed to have that song stuck in your head for the next four months. As painful as this might be, the fact is that you should have Egypt on your mind. It is one of the more fascinating places you could ever visit. Between the utter craziness of Cairo and the history of the pyramids and the warmth of its people, Egypt ... [Read this entry]

Buy Some Flowers for the Holidays and Earn United Airlines Miles

The advertisers on television are telling us all that the holiday season is officially here and try as we might we can’t avoid it. Let the season of too much food, endless parties, needless shopping and, yes, good cheer begin. While you are eating too much food, attending endless parties, doing some needless shopping and experiencing good cheer, you can also earn some free miles for that vacation you will need once it is all over. United Airlines has a promotion going right now with FTD.com where you ... [Read this entry]

Book a Sandals Resort Vacation and Receive 20,000 Miles from United

Here is a great offer for all of you couples looking for a little Caribbean getaway. If you book a four-night stay at the Sandals Resort in Jamaica or Nassau before November 15, 2006, you will receive 20,000 miles from United Airlines. That is almost a free ticket just for booking a vacation in paradise.

I’ve know a few couples who have stayed at various Sandals Resorts and they report that for an all-inclusive package it is a better than average way to spend a vacation. Go ahead and give ... [Read this entry]

You can almost earn a free ticket simply by flying to Kuwait City

This one is designed for all you government officials, military personnel and hardcore adventure travelers reading this blog. Thank you all for being the good people that you are. Your reward is a 10,000 miles bonus the next time you fly the new direct flight from Washington, DC to Kuwait City. You read that correctly. A direct flight from DC to Kuwait. That is 6,500 miles without stopping. Simply amazing.

The way I see it, if you purchase a round trip ticket and simply get there and ... [Read this entry]

Sign up for Cell Phone Service and get 5,000 miles from United Airlines

It is a scientific fact that I am the last person in the United States to not have a cell phone. Even my 89-year-old grandmother knows about roaming minutes and all that jazz. Cell phones are becoming a necessity and if you have one you might as well try to get the best deal possible when it comes to service plans.

United Airlines has teamed up with a slew of big name cell phone service providers to offer up a tasty little treat. Sign up for new cell phone service and ... [Read this entry]