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If you use Apple Pay, you can potentially save a few bucks on some upcoming purchases at select retailers, including Hotels.com! From July 19 – August 1, 2018, you can save money using Apple Pay at Hotels.com, Fandango, StubHub, and more. You can…
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Save Money On Food At Disney World Using Amazon Prime Now
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Disney World can be an expensive place to plan a family vacation. Families frequently need to look for ways to cut corners that don’t leave kids feeling disappointed. One easy way to do so is to use Amazon Prime Now to get groceries delivered right to …
Get 10% of Your Redeemed Hyatt Points Back With Hyatt Credit Card Promo
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The return of a popular annual Hyatt promotion will save those with a Hyatt credit card some points as 10% of redeemed Hyatt points can come back to your account later this summer if you register and use Hyatt points from August 1 – September 30, 2018….
Use Points to Book Hotels With Disney 60-Day FastPass Window and Extra Magic Hours
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Given the price of Disney World tickets, our family tries to get the most out of our days in the parks. If you have the stamina for it, Extra Magic Hours are a way to sneak in some more rides with your little ones. Getting your FastPass+ reservations a…
American Airlines Award Flights (Again) Bookable Online Using British Airways Avios
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A great way to stretch your miles and points is to utilize the award chart sweet spots of the various frequent flyer programs. British Airways offers some favorable award rates on American Airlines operated flights, and the good news is you can again b…
Easy Miles: Earn 10x Airline Miles Per Dollar at Top Retailers
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I’m not going to say that school is starting soon, but I’m also not going to say that it isn’t. Even if school isn’t on your radar, retailers are stocking fall items on their virtual shelves and summer selections are starting to…
Flexible Credit Card With 60,000 Mile Bonus Returns
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The Barclays Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard has returned with a 60,000 mile bonus that is worth $600+ towards travel charges of many shapes and sizes. Families will love that there is even a way to these points to cover the cost of tickets to Walt…
Last Chance for 100,000 Point Marriott Rewards Credit Card Bonus
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This is your last chance to pull the trigger on earning 100,000 bonus Marriott Rewards points thanks to the Marriott Rewards Premier Plus credit card limited-time offer that is scheduled to end tomorrow on July 12, 2018. Here’s a look at that offer and…
No More Flying for Peanuts on Southwest Airlines
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It is the end of an era as you can no longer fly for peanuts on Southwest Airlines as of August 1, 2018. Because of safety concerns for their passengers with peanut allergies, Southwest is trading in the peanuts in favor of more pretzels. Lightly salte…
Air France Offers Baby Comfort Kits, Magic Tricks, and Teddy Bear Tags
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Within the United States, it is pretty much unheard of for airlines to give children much of anything extra beyond some plastic airplane wings while onboard the flight. However, that is not the case in other countries where some airlines cater much mor…
See if You Can Save Up To $100 on Amazon Using One Amex Membership Reward Point
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Check to see if your Amazon account is eligible to save 20%, up to $100, by using as few as one Amex Membership Reward point. This deal is even valid on third-party gift cards such as Whole Foods, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Southwest Airlines, and more…
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Earn Hyatt Globalist Status With Just 30 Nights: Andaz Nights Count Double
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Turn your summertime Andaz stays into earning Hyatt elite status twice as fast with a new Andaz stays count double promotion. With this promotion you can earn Hyatt Globalist status with as few as 30 eligible nights spent at Andaz properties…
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Fly to Europe From 12,250 Miles + Taxes With Flying Blue Promo Awards
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You can fly to Europe from 12,250 miles plus taxes each way on Air France and KLM thanks to some brand new Flying Blue promo awards from Houston and Washington Dulles. Plus, well-priced business class awards are also still available via Flying Blue…
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How to Get $100 in Saks Fifth Avenue Purchases With Your Amex Platinum
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Effective today you can get $100 in statement credits towards Saks Fifth Avenue purchases each year with your Amex Platinum credit card. Read on to learn how to enroll your card and get some ideas of what you can spend your new credit on at Saks…
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Denver Airport Car Rentals: Rocky Mountain High Prices
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Grandpa Points loves a good deal and inexpensive getaway to the scenic corners of the country, but some Rocky Mountain high car rental prices are causing problems at Denver International Airport as they try to stretch their retirement dollars on unforg…
Inside the Exclusive New Houston United Polaris Lounge
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There is now an airline lounge at Houston’s IAH that you can’t buy your way into, unless of course you are holding an eligible international first or business class ticket. The new and exclusive United Polaris Lounge is officially open for business, an…
Double British Airways Avios Event: Bonus Points at Target, Apple, and More
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We all buy things, so turn those purchases into your next award trip by shopping through airline shopping sites. The British Airways Double Avios Event is going on for the next 10 days, so you can rack up miles at Target, Apple, Neiman Marcus, Pottery …
Combined Marriott Award Chart Released: Huge Winners and Losers for Families
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Marriott has now released the combined Marriott and SPG award chart and the individual award rates that will apply to over 6,500 properties around the world. There are some huge winners and losers, so read on and start strategizing how and when to use …
Last Full Day to Obtain Increased Hilton Amex Bonuses Up To 125,000 Points
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Today is your last full day to apply for the increased Hilton Amex bonuses of up to 125,000 Hilton Honors points before the offers decrease starting tomorrow. Here are details on the available bonuses and some ideas on how to put the points to good use…
Use SPG or Marriott Rewards Points to Book US Open Luxury Suite Packages
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Act quickly if you want to use your Starwood Preferred Guest or Marriott Rewards points to book US Open tennis tournament packages that include courtside seats, luxury suite access, a lesson with a USTA professional at Arthur Ashe stadium and more…
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