Written by FTG Staff @ Frugal Travel Guy
Saving points is great, but sometimes a property is worth the splurge.
Category: Awards and Points Programs
Up to 15 Free Nights for $1,000 & More Reasons to Try the IHG Card
Written by FTG Staff @ Frugal Travel Guy
Do you have the IHG card?
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Redeem Delta SkyMiles for Award Flights
Written by Anya Kartashova @ Frugal Travel Guy
How to use your Delta miles to redeem free award flights that you’ve earned.
New Card from Amex Becomes a Contender for Small-Business Owners Overnight
Written by Anya Kartashova @ Frugal Travel Guy
The Blue Business Plus Credit Card replaces the previously available Blue for Business Credit Card, offers compelling bonus earning structure.
Five Gorgeous Hotels Worth Blowing Your Entire Marriott Bonus On
Written by Caroline Lupini @ Frugal Travel Guy
Saving points is great, but sometimes a property is worth the splurge.
You Can Now Earn Delta Miles With Lyft
Written by Anya Kartashova @ Frugal Travel Guy
Will you be earning bonus SkyMiles by riding with Lyft?
The Best Hotel Credit Card of 2017
Written by Caroline Lupini @ Frugal Travel Guy
In a world with more credit card options than cereal brands, savvy budget travelers are faced with a LOT of options. To narrow things down, generally speaking credit cards fall into three categories: airline cards, bank cards, and hotel cards. When it comes to choosing the best hotel credit card, look no further than the […]
Vacation Destinations You Should Avoid This Year
Written by Christine Krzyszton @ Frugal Travel Guy
Thinking of a beach vacation in sunny Acapulco, Mexico? Think again. According to the most recent annual report of the fifty most violent cities in the world, the former favorite holiday beach destination of Acapulco has become a drug cartel war zone and is now the most violent city in Mexico. It’s also the second […]
How I Redeemed 116,000 Starpoints for 16 Nights
Written by Anya Kartashova @ Frugal Travel Guy
I cashed out a couple of bonuses and points earned on everyday spend. Here’s what 116,000 Starpoints got me.
For Cardmembers Only: United Now Specifies Which Saver Flights Are Available
Written by Anya Kartashova @ Frugal Travel Guy
United now specifies on its website which flights are available in addition to standard inventory.
The Best Credit Card for Five Free Nights in London?
Written by Holly Johnson @ Frugal Travel Guy
London isn’t cheap. One reader asks for advice on finding properties that they can afford.
7,500 Bonus Hilton Points On Your Next 2-Night Stay
Written by Caroline Lupini @ Frugal Travel Guy
Do you have any Hilton stays coming up that you will be able to earn this bonus for?
Five Ways I’m Enjoying My New Marriott Platinum Status
Written by Christine Krzyszton @ Frugal Travel Guy
Are you a Starwood Preferred Guest member who received Marriott status? How has it been working out for you?
Transfer Membership Rewards Points to JetBlue 1-to-1!
Written by Anya Kartashova @ Frugal Travel Guy
American Express is currently offering a bump on Membership Rewards transfers to JetBlue TrueBlue program made through May 31.
Four Tips for Successful Award Bookings
Written by Anya Kartashova @ Frugal Travel Guy
Follow these steps if you want to cash you rewards points in the best way.
A Few Reservations About Daily Getaways Week Four
Written by Caroline Lupini @ Frugal Travel Guy
Will you purchase any deals during Week 4 of Daily Getaways?
Amex Is Dialing Back It’s 50% Airfare Rebate
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
This rebate may have been too good to stick around for long.
6 Tips for Saving Money on Your Next Cruise
Written by Caroline Lupini @ Frugal Travel Guy
Is it Wave Season? Is it all-inclusive? Is there AirBnB by the port? Be sure you know before you board.
My Huge Chase Ultimate Rewards Debacle and How They Fixed It
Written by Holly Johnson @ Frugal Travel Guy
Have you ever had a customer service issue with Chase? What did you do?
Great Uses for 60,000 Southwest Miles
Written by FTG Staff @ Frugal Travel Guy
Shopping, hotel stays, rental cars and more uses for the Southwest plus card.