Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hyatt has launched a new 20% off rate plan for stays at participating hotels (147 currently) in Asia-Pacific. Members who have select Visa-cards, make the bookings using offer VS2020, and stay a minimum of two nights are eligible for the discount through May 14, 2021. You can access this offer on Hyatt’s website here. READ […]
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Detailed List of Merchant Category Codes (MCC) For Visa & Mastercard (PDF)
Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
Here’s a detailed list of Merchant Category Codes (MCC). The list spells out both Visa and Mastercard categories, and where they differ. MCC Codes For Visa/Mastercard (pdf) | Visa (pdf) | Mastercard (pfd) The document comes from Citibank based on how they code it in conjunction with Visa and Mastercard. My assumption is that Visa and […]
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Read MoreJapan Grants 3 Months Visa Amnesty For Visitors Who Can’t Return Home (Alongside Thailand & Indonesia)
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Japan has joined a range of other countries in granting a temporary visa amnesty to foreigners in the country on various types of visas to stay longer than the original admission period if they can’t return home at the moment. A similar move has already been implemented in Indonesia (one of the first) as well […]
Russia Mulls Earlier Adoption Of E-Visa, Originally Planned For January 1st 2021 (U.S./UK/Canada Excluded)
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Earlier this year President Putin promised to make Russia more accessible to tourism and in order to facilitate this the government would expand the current limited e-visa regime to all of Russia effective January 1, 2021. Some media in Russia is now reporting that the measure might be adopted as early as September 1, 2020 […]
Thailand and India Visa Requirements and Kuwait Suspends ALL commercial flights
Written by From the Newsroom @ Mighty Travels
On January 30, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern. With the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak countries all over the world are taking precautions in order to minimize the risk. Today the World Health Organization declared a pandemic. Following the news India has suspended all tourist visas and e-visas. […]
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Read MoreWhy I Cancelled My Amex Platinum, Getting Around TSA Liquid Rules, Delta Sees Problem But Fixes Nothing, Issues w/ American Voucher, & More!
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Saturday friends, and hooray, it’s finally the weekend! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and wanted to share, it’s all here, in one conve…
What A Cool Visa Card! (And Why We Can’t Get It)
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Some interesting credit card innovations have come down the line over the years. I remember the big deal when banks started issuing credit cards with photos on them, instead of just the card’s logo. In the early 2000s, banks issued mini credit ca…
Find out if you need a Visa for your trip with Mighty Travels Premium
Written by From the Newsroom @ Mighty Travels
If you’re looking for a website that will help you find the best flight and hotel deals around the world Mighty Travels Premium has you covered! Stay updated with the latest in flight and hotel deals every day. Mighty Travels Premium offers an online search for more than 127,000 hotels and more than 450,000 fares. […]
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Read MoreVietnam Extends 15-Day Visa Exemption Through December 31, 2022
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Vietnam introduced a 15-day visa exemption for nationals from eight countries in 2015 that was supposed to end on December 31st this year. This facility has now been extended by three years through the end of 2022. Vietnam also offers visa-on-arrivals for nationals from several countries. These you need to apply for in advance and […]
Credit Card Review: Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Most of the credit cards I’ve reviewed focus on earning airline miles, hotel points or some form of transferable points (Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points or AMEX Membership rewards).…
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Myanmar Grants US$50 Visa On Arrival Option To Five More Countries Including Australia, Germany and Russia
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Myanmar has over years been very strict with their entry regulations and required tourists to obtain a visa ahead of time at a consulate but now a selection of countries is eligible to obtain a visa on arrival. The Visa on Arrival (VOA) will come with a US$50 fee to be paid in cash when […]
New Zealand ETA Now In Effect: Travel Authorization Required For All Visa Waiver Passengers Per October 1, 2019
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
New Zealand has introduced new requirements for passengers from Visa waiver countries to have a ETA – NZ Electronic Travel Authorization – since October 1, 2019. The ETA comes with a fee (just like Australia, Canada and the United States) and has to be applied for and approved ahead of check-in otherwise passengers will be […]
Reminder: Effective Today, If You’re Traveling To New Zealand & Don’t Need A Visa, You’ll Need A Waiver
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
October 1, 2019: Following in the footsteps of the United States’ ESTA, Canada’s eTA and the upcoming ETIAS (Who can forget that one? It’s a visa! No it’s not!) for the European countries in the Schengen Zone, New Zealand has of…
Saudi Arabia Tourist E-Visa Website Now Active For Applications, Make Sure To Use The Official Site!
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Saudi Arabia has now officially opened their channel for touristic e-visas that have been touted for quite some time and citizens of 49 countries are eligible to apply. The visa available under this scheme is Multiple Entry and approved applicants can stay in the Kingdom for up to 90 days per visit and 180 days […]
New Loyalty Program, New Travel Visa Requirement, The Dirtiest Seats On The Plane, & More!
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, as well, so we’re passing them along. Gilbert at God Save The Points wrote a piece about…
Hilton Gold fast track for Visa Signature/Infinite cardholders is back
Written by Aaron Wong @ The MileLion
Get an accelerated path to Hilton Gold status with just two stays or four nights.Source
Differences Between The Luxury Hotel Program For Sapphire Reserve Cardholders & The One For Everyone Else
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The Chase Sapphire Reserve advertises itself as the card for smart, sophisticated travelers. It has many features that justify the hefty $450 a year price tag, like a $300 annual travel credit, primary car insurance coverage, Priority Pass membership a…
UPDATE: Hilton Honors Asia-Pacific Double Points July 1 – September 30, 2019 (Points Posting For Anyone?)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton Honors brought back the double points offer for stays at participating hotels in Asia-Pacific between July 1 – September 30, 2019 and we would like to hear from our readers if they have had the bonus successfully posted with their stays. Members that pay using a Visa card (specific) can earn double points for […]
Going To This Country? If You Don’t Need A Visa, You’ll Soon Need A Waiver
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Following in the footsteps of the United States’ ESTA, Canada’s eTA and the upcoming ETIAS (You remember that one, right? It’s a visa! No it’s not!) for the European countries in the Schengen Zone, another country is going to st…
Hilton Honors Asia-Pacific Double Points July 1 – September 30, 2019
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton Honors has now launched the bonus offer for stays at participating hotels in Asia-Pacific between July 1 – September 30, 2019 that we wrote about four weeks ago. Members that pay using a Visa card can earn double points for up to 20,000 during the promotional period. You can access this offer on Hilton’s […]