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INSIDER SECRET: Even thought Virgin Atlantic isn’t part of an alliance, its miles are incredibly easy to earn and offer some great award sweet spots. This is not a program you want to ignore. While it’s often overlooked because it’s not a member of the three major airline alliances — oneworld, Skyteam and Star Alliance …
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INSIDER SECRET: Within each hotel program, there are brands that offer both free breakfast and a kitchen. Staying at these properties is a great way to save a bit of money on your next trip so you can do something extra special. When choosing where to stay, where you can eat is just as important …
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Not all hotel chains are created equal. Some have better five-star selections; some are more ubiquitous; some give better elite perks; some have more valuable points; some offer better hotel credit cards. So which ones are best? Which fits your travel …
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INSIDER SECRET: Chase credit cards have played a significant role in helping me visit 84 countries so far, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve card is one of my favorites due to Priority Pass airport lounge access (eat and drink for free at airports) and trip delay coverage, which has easily saved me $3,000 in the …
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INSIDER SECRET: There are great Hyatt properties around the world that cost as little as 5,000 World of Hyatt points per night like the Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort! If you don’t have Hyatt points already, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio. Back in my days with top-tier …
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INSIDER SECRET: Delta (an Amex Membership Rewards transfer partner) offers incredibly low award pricing to Mexico, but only in economy class. Fly their partner Aeromexico for the best deals in business class. If you want to maximize the value of your American Express Membership Rewards points, you may be looking for the best way to …
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INSIDER SECRET: If you’re owed compensation due to Marriott’s Elite status benefits guarantees, make sure to request your compensation from the hotel before you check out. If you have status with Marriott, you’re entitled to benefits like a welcome amenity, the same room type you booked (or a better one that you agree to), lounge …
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INSIDER SECRET: Flying to Central America or Colombia? The Avianca Vuela Visa Card offers a 50% discount on award flights after $12,000 in spending, and an additional 50% discount after $24,000. This is like getting 2 award tickets for the price of one! The LifeMiles-earning Avianca Vuela Visa Card has benefits that are comparable to …
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INSIDER SECRET: Even though the Bank of America® Platinum Visa® Business credit card doesn’t offer much in the way of rewards on spending, it does offer some travel insurance which is great for a card with no annual fee. The Bank of America Platinum Business credit card is a small-business card that offers a below-average …
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INSIDER SECRET: It’s best to use the Avianca Vida card in conjunction with Avianca LifeMiles frequent mileage sales. The 15% discount and double miles you’ll earn on the cost of your mileage purchases can make the card more than pay for itself. The Avianca Vida Visa Card is a no-frills LifeMiles-earning card with a generous, …
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U.S. Bank doesn’t get as much attention for their credit cards as some other banks, but they do have some great card offerings, including the U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Travel Rewards Visa Signature® Card and U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Business Travel Rewards Credit Card. The points these cards earn can be very useful, especially to people who don’t …
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INSIDER SECRET: Whenever you redeem your FlexPoints for an award flight, you will get a $25 credit to use toward baggage fees or in-flight food and beverage. If you’re in the market for a new business credit card, the U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Business Travel Rewards Credit Card is worth considering. It comes with a solid …
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INSIDER SECRET: The Avianca Vida Visa Card offers discounts when you purchase Avianca LifeMiles. If you are willing to be flexible and creative, you may find the Avianca Vida Visa® Card rewarding. For a limited time, you can earn up to 40,000 Avianca LifeMiles after meeting tiered minimum spending requirements. This offer expires September 30, 2019. …
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INSIDER SECRET: The Avianca Vuela Visa® Card comes with benefits like discounts when you purchase Avianca LifeMiles, and free bags and discounts on award tickets when you meet a spending threshold. If you’re a fan of Avianca LifeMiles, the increased welcome bonus on the Avianca Vuela Visa® Card card could be very rewarding. For a limited …
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INSIDER SECRET: Brex won’t pull your personal credit report when deciding to approve you for this card. The Brex Corporate Card for Startups offers exclusive benefits and strong bonus categories in its rewards program for venture-backed startup companies who are willing to use Brex as their exclusive corporate card. While there’s no welcome bonus, you’ll …
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INSIDER SECRET: While the card doesn’t have a traditional welcome bonus, it offers special pricing and credits on common business expenses and tools that could be worth up to $50,000 per year. If you have a well-established small business with significant online sales, the Brex Corporate Card for Ecommerce may unlock new opportunities for you. …
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If you are looking for a credit card that’s both versatile and flexible, the Capital One® SavorOne® Cash Rewards Credit Card will give you both, and more, with no annual fee. Most luxury credit cards lure you in with enticing perks and a large annual fee, but there is no catch with the Capital One …
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INSIDER SECRET: Before you book your United Airlines award flight, you should familiarize yourself with the United Airlines Excursionist Perk. It allows you to see two destinations for the price of one! United Airlines miles are some of the easiest to both accumulate and use. That’s because: United Airlines offers their own credit cards United …
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Any luxury hotel cardholder will tell you that part of the appeal of climbing the ranks of a hotel loyalty program is the guaranteed room upgrade. For members of the highest tier, that upgrade includes suites. Marriott and Hyatt are well-known for their confirmed suite upgrade awards to elite loyalty members. This is a huge perk, especially if you will be traveling with your family and need to know in advance if you will be accommodated in a suite.
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Many credit cards now come with some sort of annual travel credit. Depending on the card, the credit can sometimes be used on any type of travel purchase, sometimes only on specific airline purchases, sometimes you need to do something ahead of time to activate the credit, and sometimes you don’t.
