Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel
Last year, I not only neglected to do a credit card strategy post – and you know what? I didn’t do a Hawaii credit card award travel guide either. And while it’s not clear when travel will resume, much has changed last year. So, I think it’s prudent to do a Hawaii credit card award […]
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It’s that time of year where I need to start making strategic decisions for elite status in 2017. I’ve been fiercely loyal to American for a decade. Are the changes over the past two years enough to blunt that (some would argue misplaced) loyalty? H…
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After a few days in Thessaloniki, I decided to head to Calais to volunteer with Help Refugees. Things were unorganized in Thessaloniki and I felt like I wasn’t getting to do what I came there for. You can read about… Continue Reading →
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The Marriott takeover of Starwood is off to a great start, with generous status match offers and a 1:3 transfer ratio for SPG point transfers to Marriott and Ritz Carlton. I’ve already covered how much value members can get by… Continue Reading →
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The first steps in the Starwood-Marriott merger were taken last week, when reciprocal benefits were announced for members for both programs. This was a positive step, with generous elite status matches and the 1:3 transfer ratio for SPG to Marriott… Continue Reading →
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Remember when the Marriott-Ritz Carlton takeover of Starwood hotels was announced last year and I wrote about how the news wasn’t so bad? Well, my point of view has been validated today, because all three programs have taken the first… Continue Reading →
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Most of you are familiar with Agoda, an OTA booking site for hotel and flight bookings. Earlier this year, Agoda launched PointsMAX, which enables members to earn frequent flyer miles on hotel bookings. I was recently asked by Agoda to… Continue Reading →
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Are you headed to the Chicago Seminars in October? Do you have the same fear of booking things in advance that I do and are just now getting around to making travel reservations? You’re in luck because there are some… Continue Reading →
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I haven’t paid much attention to Accor as a rewards program, partly because I’ve been loyal to Hyatt and Hilton and because Accor’s rewards program confused me a bit. However, when I was searching for hotels in Calais, I came… Continue Reading →
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A few weeks ago I asked what you’re saving your points and miles for and probably the number one item on my travel list is going back to Calais and staying there for at least a month. In case you… Continue Reading →
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Starwood’s Category 6 Hotel list is an impressive collection of properties with amazing locations that can offer great value when redeemed during peak travel dates. A free night at a Category 6 Starwood Hotel will set you back 20,000 –… Continue Reading →
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If you’re regularly researching credit cards, you’ve probably stumbled across Nerdwallet a few times. The site is a resource for all types of credit cards, so they have quite a bit of data about the types of credit cards people… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreWritten by Ariana Arghandewal @ Frugal Travel Guy
For the average person, ease of redemption is an important factor in determining which reward currencies to collect. After all, there’s nothing worse than spending months collecting enough miles for your dream trip and then spending hours on the phone with a clueless airline representative, trying to redeem your miles. So what are the reward […]
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
The Met Hotel Thessaloniki is one of the best hotels you’ll find in the city. The place is very modern and immaculately clean – the fact that I’m pointing this out means it was that noticeable. Rates are reasonable –… Continue Reading →
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Did you know that Club Carlson has a $0 annual fee credit card? Last week, when I wrote about 10 places to redeem the Club Carlson annual free night certificate, reader Zach brought it to my attention. Sure, I knew… Continue Reading →
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After a two hour AirBerlin flight from Munich, on which I was seated in the bulkhead next to the most annoying mother-daughter who talked THE ENTIRE DURATION OF THE FLIGHT, I landed at Thessaloniki Airport. It was a beautiful day and… Continue Reading →
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Whether you’re new to the game or a a seasoned vet, most of you guys probably read this blog for the manufactured spending content. Determining the best way to manufacture spend depends entirely on what’s available to you as well… Continue Reading →
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I met up with my friend and fellow blogger Kendra a few months ago and at one point she asked me about my travel plans for the summer. I told her I was likely not going anywhere and her plans… Continue Reading →
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Since my last post outlining the 10 best Club Carlson hotels to redeem the annual free night certificate, several changes have taken place. Several hotels have changed categories and the Radisson Hotel Fisherman’s Wharf and Radisson Plaza – Warwick Hotel… Continue Reading →
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