Tis the Season for Bonus Miles

There's no escaping it.  Before the kids even went back to school, your favorite stores had their holiday decor in the seasonal section. I've been seeing ornaments, inflatable snowmen, and wreaths, before I felt the first chill of fall.  That being said, this is my favorite time of year -- not only for the holiday cheer, good eats and family memories; yes, my wanderlust family, it's bonus time!!

Now's the best time to start stockpiling your miles/points without stepping foot on a plane. Most loyalty programs offer bonus points or miles around this time of year.  You can earn miles for your dream vacation as you get ready to entertain family and friends or deck the halls this holiday season.

American AAdvantage is offering up to 5,000 bonus miles for spending $1,200 or more through their online shopping mall by November 26.   That's in addition to any miles or bonuses merchants already offer.

Check your loyalty programs shopping portal and subscribe to their respective e-newsletters to stay in the loop and take advantage (no pun intended) of bonus offerings.

Happy shopping!!

Think Pink, Earn AA Miles.

Have boobs? Know someone who has boobs? Then, by now, when you see the color pink, you think breast cancer awareness.  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and your generosity to the cause can pay off. 

Now through October 31, you can donate to Miles for the Cure and American Airlines will reward you with double AAdvantage^® miles — 20 miles per dollar, with a minimum of $25 donation. Donate now.  Your donation can help save lives and get you several miles closer to your next travel destination.  

Check out AA's Be Pink campaign to see their other activities in support of breast cancer awareness and research.

FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER IN THE U.S.A.

• One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
• Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.
• Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women.
• Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.
• Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,150 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 410 will die each year.