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Heads up, Hilton hotel fans! There are 5 new AMEX Offers today that can save you a ton of cash on paid Hilton hotel stays. AMEX Offers are targeted deals that can get you automatic discounts or bonus points when you add an offer to your card and make a qualifying purchase. With these new deals, …
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INSIDER SECRET: With the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card you’ll get a $75 Southwest credit every year, 7,500 bonus Southwest points annually and four free upgraded boardings annually ($30+ each in value). If you’re trying to decide between Chase Southwest cards (because you can only have one personal card at a time now), it’s important to …
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It’s that time of year again. This tax season, you might be wondering if you can earn miles, points or cash back for paying taxes with one of the best travel credit cards. If you owe money, it’s a good time to consider a strategy for earnin…
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Hyatt is a fan favorite among miles and points enthusiasts, and it’s easy to see why. They’re known for outstanding service and top-notch locations, including luxurious resorts most folks only dream of. The World Of Hyatt Credit Card is the easiest way to quickly earn Hyatt points directly, and it comes with a welcome bonus …
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Get your booking game on, all! Southwest flights to Hawaii should be open for ticket sales any day now, because Southwest has received verbal consent from the FAA to start flights. Formal written approval should be soon to follow, now that Southwest has completed a series of successful test flights to the Aloha State. This …
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The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card currently has a bonus of 60,000 Southwest points (worth ~$900 in Southwest airfare) after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months. The Premier Business card’s benefits and perks can more than offset the $99 annual fee if you make the most of them. That’s why lots of …
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Even if you have low-tier elite status with a hotel chain, it’s always worth asking for a hotel room upgrade. You won’t get if you don’t ask, and you might be pleasantly surprised. My family just had this experience after booking a staycation at the Hyatt Regency Rochester to use an expiring hotel credit card …
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This is yet to be confirmed, but rumors are swirling online that very soon, Etihad will terminate its relationship with American Airlines and join Star Alliance. Currently, Etihad isn’t part of any of the big 3 alliances. But they partner with with American Airlines, which means you can redeem American Airlines miles for Etihad flights …
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Heads up, IHG fans! The new list of IHG PointBreaks hotels is due to come out Monday, but in the meantime they’ve released a quick preview of what to expect. With IHG PointBreaks, you can book certain IHG hotels worldwide at a discounted rate of either 5,000, 10,000, or 15,000 IHG points per night. It’s …
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Has this been you? You’ve applied for all the best travel credit cards, diligently saved up a ton of miles and points, and are ready to plan your epic vacation. Then when it comes time to book your hotel, you search for the award rooms you want and find nothing available. It’s discouraging, but don’t give …
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If you’ve got an AMEX card that offers a yearly airline incidental fee credit, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum® Card from American Express, or American Express® Gold Card, this news might sting a little. Although it’s excluded from AMEX’s terms, many folks have had success getting gift cards from certain …
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This is our permanent page for Choice Hotels sales & promotions. So you can bookmark it as it will be updated regularly. And to get more discount travel tips & tricks subscribe to our newsletter! The recurring Choice Hotels promotion is back, and it’s worth signing-up for if you’ll have paid Choice stays in the coming months. …
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There was a ton of excitement last year when Chase Offers were introduced to certain cardholders, with the ability to earn automatic discounts when you enroll an eligible card (like the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card) and spend at a participating merchant. Getting money back on everyday purchases without having to clip coupons or think much …
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The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card has a fantastic new welcome bonus — earn 5 free nights after spending $5,000 in the first three months of account opening (worth up to 250,000 points). Depending on how you use the bonus, you could get thousand…
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In my previous life, I was a college aviation instructor, so was thrilled when one of my former students texted the fantastic news that she’d finally landed a dream job in her chosen field – flying around the country! She’ll be on the road ~5 months a year, though, so naturally our conversation turned into …
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Yikes – I almost missed that the expiration date on my annual category 1 to 4 Hyatt free night certificate is fast approaching. With no travel plans in the coming weeks, my options are to let it lapse or burn it on a “staycation” nearby. Initially, I was bummed about this, because you can often …
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Traveling solo with your kids can be challenging, particularly when they’re young. It’s also incredibly rewarding — from creating lifelong memories to encouraging one-on-one bonding time with your children. You don’t necessarily…
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For some folks in our hobby, earning cash back instead of miles and points is a big part of their credit card strategy. You can redeem cash back for anything, not just travel, after all! Alas, some of the best cash back credit cards add foreign transaction fees when you use your card overseas. And …
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Put a bunch of miles and points enthusiasts in a room and ask them what the best transferable points program is, and you’ll likely get a slew of different (and passionate) answers. Some folks are as fiercely loyal to a particular program as they are to their favorite football team! Issuers themselves brag on the …
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Quick reminder, all. You’ve only got until February 12, 2019, to apply for a couple of hotel cards before they’re retired for good. After that date, the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express and Marriott Rewards Premier Plus Business Credit Card will go the way of the dinosaur with the launch of the …
