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Marriott is the largest hotel chain in the world with over 1.3 million rooms across 32 hotel brands. This is great because it provides an opportunity to collect points with the Marriott Bonvoy program at hotels ranging from ultra-luxury resorts to family-friendly hotels to economical roadside stops. Also, Marriott Bonvoy elite status can earn you …
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If you want to earn American Airlines miles quickly, open a cobranded airline credit card. Very few of the top travel credit cards and the best rewards credit cards earn miles that transfer to American Airlines, but there are plenty of American Airlines cards issued by Citi and Barclays. American Airlines miles are useful even if you …
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Business credit cards are a valuable secret, usually offering larger welcome bonuses than personal cards and unique opportunities to earn huge travel rewards for business expenses like advertising, computers and phone bills. It is easy to feel overwhelmed when you first encounter a business credit card application; they tend to be longer and more detailed than …
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Virgin Atlantic doesn’t get much attention, but it offers great value to people who fly its routes. And the exciting thing about its miles program isn’t actually flying on Virgin Atlantic, but instead, flying on partner airlines like Delta and ANA at surprisingly low redemption rates. The increased offer on the Virgin Atlantic World Elite Mastercard® offers …
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Insider tip: The Platinum Card® from American Express offers more airport lounge access than any other credit card. If you fly frequently, then this card should be at the top of your list. American Express cards are the pioneer travel rewards credit cards. Today they still stand among the best cards for travel rewards. With so many American …
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INSIDER SECRET: Using one of the best credit cards for travel to pay for your airfare will at least ease any anxiety you might have regarding making the most of your travel purchases. Do you ever get nervous getting on a plane? If so, you are not alone. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans experience some …
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INSIDER SECRET: Be sure to use one of the best credit cards for travel when planning (and paying for) a vacation. That way you’ll earn valuable travel rewards on purchases you were going to make anyway. You’ve planned your trip to Europe and have a long list of exciting attractions to visit. But the reality is …
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We’re eternally indebted to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces to keep us free. And Amex does its part to repay our active-duty military by keeping their card annual fees free. That’s right, if you currently serve, you don’t have to pay Ame…
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INSIDER SECRET: If you are looking at applying for several credit cards in the upcoming months, consider applying for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card first, as you are less likely to be approved for it if you have applied for or opened other accounts recently. The Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of our favorite credit …
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INSIDER SECRET: We usually start to see ticket deals for popular destinations around Europe popping up later in the summer. These are great times to visit a city on a budget, even for just a weekend. You may have limited time or have used up your vacation days, but it would be a shame to …
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INSIDER SECRET: Every summer millions of people visit US national parks but a few parks are relatively undiscovered. More than 11 million people visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee each year. Six million people visit the Grand Canyon in Arizona, and more than four million each visit Yellowstone National Park …
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We look at dozens and dozens of credit cards to compare features and benefits and bring the best cards to your attention. Through this searching, many cards start to look alike. Cards without annual fees are nice to have, but they tend to be stripped down in benefits compared to many of the annual-fee versions …
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INSIDER SECRET: All three major flexible credit card reward programs allow you to transfer your points to JetBlue at a 1:1 ratio. JetBlue is an airline that likes to do things differently than other airlines, in a good way. They put a focus on comfort and ease-of-use. Examples include free Wi-Fi for all customers on …
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Insider Tip: During the first year with Discover it® Miles card, Discover will match the miles you earn at the end of the year. That means you’ll have twice the miles! Do you want to travel for free but don’t have the mental energy to compare card earning rates, bonus categories, etc.? If you answered …
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INSIDER SECRET: Rome has an incredible public transportation system that is easy to use and can get you around the city quickly. Rich in history, sights and experiences, Rome is one of the world’s great cities, You can easily spend a whole week there without running out of things to do. Not everyone, however, has …
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Savvy business travelers figure out ways to have fun on work trips and ways to make their trip more comfortable. Business trips can offer a great opportunity to explore a new area for little or no additional cost to you. You can respect your company’s resources and the trip’s purpose and still find ways to …
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INSIDER SECRET: Marriott is one of the few hotel chains that guarantees late checkout for their premium elite status members (Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador elite status tiers). Many others offer late checkout subject to availability, regardless of your status. We all know the feeling. You get to that beautiful hotel, check in, grab some dinner, …
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When it comes to using credit card rewards, airline miles can get really confusing. Luckily, Southwest Airlines has always kept it simple. You don’t have to worry about a Southwest award chart, blackout dates, basic economy fares or checked bag fe…
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INSIDER SECRET: If you are a Sam’s Club member, you can purchase annual passes to Disney World online at discounted prices. Prices seem to be shooting up at amusement parks the past few years. But despite increasing prices, many amusement and theme parks team up with local membership clubs and companies to make tickets cheaper if …
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INSIDER SECRET: If you want a solo cabin, be sure to book early. These cabins are usually the first cabins to sell out on the ship. Let’s face it, cruises have always felt like a “couples” game. But that world is changing. More people are traveling solo and cruise lines that were traditionally reluctant to …
