Hey Mortimer... I'm Back!

I know I've been MIA for a while, but the Mileage Diva has still got her eye on the target. I'm determined as ever to get back to the 100K mile mark and knock a dream vacation off my bucket list. 

Last December, when I got back from my Costa Rican vacation (purchased with frequent flyer miles), I had 2,566 miles.  

I've been indulging my guilty pleasures of shopping on AAdvantage eshopping mall, dining out with the Dining Rewards Network, and traveling to reach my goal.  As of today, I have 31,507 Aadvantage miles, enough for a free flight in the continental U.S. At this rate, I should be ready for my bucket list trip in another year or so.  

I'll be keeping my eye open for extra bonus mile opportunities and you know I'll be sharing what I find.

Check out these cool summer sweepstakes for the chance to earn lots of miles:

· MasterCard Priceless Vineyard Experience Sweepstakes: http://www.usairways.com/en-US/specials/promotions/mcpriceless.html 

· AAdvantage 500K Miles
Sweepstakes: https://www.aadvantageeshopping.com/summersweeps.aspx

Mileage Pays Off...Costa Rica Here I Come!

I often go on and on about my quest for frequent flyer miles and great deals; but this mileage diva is putting a twist on things. In addition to sharing helpful tips and ideas to build up your frequent flyer mileage, I will provide a little more insight into how I redeem miles to highlight your options for using mileage.  

After building up more than 90,000 miles, I decided to cash in for a wonderful 6 day adventure to beautiful Costa Rica. I've never been to Central America and I am SO excited to combine adrenaline-filled, Eco-friendly experiences like zip lining in the rain forest with much-needed relaxation of the spa and beach.

I used frequent flyer mileage to book my flights and hotel accommodations at a 4-star beach resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica for practically nothing!  I saved over $1,100 on my vacation by using miles. All I paid was the difference for the hotel that my miles didn't cover and the taxes on the flight.  Did I mention I'm flying first class??  I can't wait!!

I'll be sure to share my photos and videos from Costa Rica. Hopefully, they will inspire you to ramp up your mileage efforts towards your next vacation.  Stay tuned.