Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
How have you used old accounts to earn new gains? Share your best tips in the comments below!
Author: Joe Cortez
Three Apps That Make It Easy to Save Travel Cash
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
While points and miles can go a long way to funding every adventure, it is only a small part of an overall frugal travel strategy.
Two Reasons We’ll Boycott United (And Three Reasons We Won’t)
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
Will you continue to #BoycottUnited? Or will your travel plans remain unchanged? Let me know where you stand in the comments below!
Disney v. Universal: Which Free Areas Are Most Worth It?
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
Anyone who follows me on Twitter (@JoeCortez) may recall my rather recent experience at a gaming convention in Orlando. Both the flight and hotel were an easy decision, thanks to my colleague’s tips on how to save money by being a mystery shopper and the ability to get bonuses by status matching at my hotel […]
Earning Points and Status In A Post-Merger World
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
From hotel mega-mergers to what may be the end of the airline consolidation period, there is less competition than ever before for our loyalty.
Head to Head: Amex Plat vs. Amex PRG
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
For years, I have found myself in a position of defending American Express’ Membership Rewards points…
Mid or High End? What Are the Best Uses of 100K Marriott Rewards?
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
How do you plan on maximizing 100,000 Marriott Rewards points? Share your inspiration in the comments below!
How the Points and Miles Game Has Changed Over The Past Two Years
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
How has your strategy changed over the years?
Making The Most Out of Your Credit Card’s Concierge
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
Did you know that some credit card concierge services do gift shopping for you?
30% off Hilton: Winter Hotel Promotions to Nab In 2017
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
It’s never too early to plan travel for 2017.
Don’t Forget to Activate These Q1 Bonus Categories
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
These are the cards that offer bonus categories in the first quarter of 2017.
In the Post-Awards Era, Which Cards Should You Keep?
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
How to avoid negative equity when collecting points and miles.
Prop Corpses, Hand Gernades: The Strangest Things Found by the TSA This Year
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
What’s the strangest thing you’ve seen at the TSA checkpoint?
3 Life Hacks for Creative Credit Use
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
Creative credit strategies give you more opportunities to earn points and miles.
Five Unique Christmas Alternatives to Escape To
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
When you just can’t deck another hall, try having a more unique holiday at one of these perfect destination escapes.
The Loyalty Game is Changing – And That’s Okay
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
By this time next year, all three legacy air carriers will all have an elite qualifying dollar requirement to obtain elite status for 2018.
Are You Using Your Amex Platinum Companion Pass?
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
Have perks, will travel.
The Hidden Benefits of the World Elite MasterCard
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
Are you taking advantage of these often-overlooked benefits of the World Elite MasterCard.
When Airlines Strike, How Do I Get Home?
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
We hear the announcements all the time, but what do you do if it happens?
Travel Scams to Watch Out For Every Holiday Season
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
From cabs who take you for a ride to calls that claim to be coming from your hotel.