Pooling your miles means you can build your balance more quickly. Setting this up requires one phone call. READ ON →

If you're expecting a new addition to the family, here is how to put your Silver, Gold or Platinum status on hold for six months. READ ON →

If you're expecting, you can freeze your elite status for up to 18 months. Do be aware you'll need to provide proof of leave from paid employment, though. READ ON →

This useful feature offers an easy way for couples and families to work together when trying to boost their points and status balances. READ ON →

Don't let accounts with a few thousand points go to waste! Qantas offer the ability to transfer points to another nominated family member. READ ON →

If you want to take advantage of cheaper accommodation prices, smaller crowds and mild weather, September-October can be a great time to visit Europe. READ ON →

Unlike your own fate, the fate of your points after your death does not have to be a cosmic mystery. However, not all points programs are created equal. While some will let your loved ones take advantage of your hard earned points, others will... READ ON →

After our long flight from Sydney to San Francisco, and then a much shorter and less interesting flight with United from San Francisco to Vancouver, we finally arrived in Vancouver. I had selected the Element in Metrotown for a number of... READ ON →

Qantas ageing Boeing 747 fleet sport a refurbished Business Class cabin, but is still behind their competitors for comfort and space. I had the chance to check it out with my family on their newest route, Sydney to San Francisco. READ ON →

With my son about to turn one, I’ve found myself looking into an area of travel I’d previously not given much thought to. Actually, an area I’d given exactly zero thought to - what are the best airlines to travel on with kids, especially... READ ON →

The Sheraton Villas in Fiji are in the Starwood complex on Denarau, between the main Sheraton Hotel and The Westin. In this review I’ll cover off why we chose the Sheraton Villas, how I booked them using American Express Membership Rewards and READ ON →

Earlier this year my family decided to spend around 10 days in Fiji - with the majority of the break booked using points. We flew over in Fiji Airways Business Class, stayed at the Sheraton Villas on Denarau for the first half of the break, and READ ON →

The last leg on our European trip was to head from Paris Charles de Gaulle, to Kuala Lumpur, and onto Sydney in Malaysia Airlines Business Class - once again with the two kids in tow, aged 3 and around 4 months. As I've mentioned a few... READ ON →