Monthly Archives: September 2011

5 of the Spookiest Places on Earth

TweetWith Halloween on the horizon, many of us will be actively embracing a playful interpretation of what frightens us. While that typically equates to visiting haunted houses, carving pumpkins and watching horror movies, we here at UsingMiles.com thought it would … Continue reading

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Star Mega DO, Whaaaa?

TweetWhat do you get when you mix 170+ frequent flyer junkies with one part Boeing 737-900, one part flight simulator, one part Randy Petersen, three parts alcohol, one part Hyatt, one part Gary Leff, four parts great food and one … Continue reading

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In Flight Entertainment:The Golden Age to the Modern Stage

TweetLong flights can be seem interminable, especially if you’re bored. Fortunately, for nearly a century airlines have considered the entertainment of passengers a top priority. In this article we look at the history of in-flight-entertainment, from dinner parties to portable … Continue reading

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Fall Festivals: Use your Miles to Join the Celebrations!

TweetAutumn is here and as the leaves turn golden brown and eager skiers and snowboards wait for the first good snow fall, others are likely not looking forward to the end of summer. The skies will darken earlier each day … Continue reading

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What Would You Do For Miles?

TweetMost of us probably wouldn’t, for instance, walk backwards for a week to earn free miles but UsingMiles.com wants to know what you would do to earn frequent flyer miles or loyalty points and we’re giving away some cool prizes … Continue reading

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Visit London for the 2012 Summer Olympics

TweetAlthough it’s still about a year away, tickets for the 2012 London Summer Olympics are currently on sale, and if you’re planning on going, it’s always best to start preparing early. London was elected after beating out Moscow, Paris, Madrid … Continue reading

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Ride the Rails: What you should know about the Eurail

TweetTraveling by Eurail can be tricky. With hundreds of railroads and railway stations within 22 countries it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Luckily, many of us at UsingMiles.com are frequent travelers ourselves and have done some of the legwork for you. … Continue reading

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