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Best Uses of Avianca LifeMiles

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Avianca LifeMiles is one of our favorite airline programs because of its combination of unique sweet spots, the ability to manipulate awards to pay fewer miles than the rates listed on the published award...

The best way to book North American AA flights, a $100 US resort fee...

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A new US property with a $100+ resort fee, a great award chart for North American AA flights and One Key is so bad that Expedia won't launch it outside of the US and...
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In a world of devaluations, should we still hoard? [Week in Review]

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This week saw a couple of big devaluations to LifeMiles and Qatar Airways, and yet Greg's advice is still to hoard and charry pick. Is he right? Read on for more on the devals...

Selecting seats on a complicated Aeroplan booking

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I am currently in the midst of traveling on a complex Aeroplan award ticket. After a couple of weeks in Europe, my family and I flew this week from Paris to Mauritius on Air...

Hyatt Milestone Spending. What’s my X?

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In Tim's post "Which hotel credit card is the most rewarding for spending?" the World of Hyatt credit card didn't perform particularly well. Hyatt settled for the middle of the pack, well below the...
Qatar Airways award devaluation American Airlines Alaska Airlines

Another major devaluation, this time using Qatar Avios to book American & Alaska

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It seems to be open season on award pricing at the moment. Program after program are instituting award redemption increases with no notice, with Dan's Deals noticing that Qatar Airways is the latest one...

MSC Armonia Adriatic Sea Cruise: Bottom Line Review

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A few days ago, I disembarked from the MSC Armonia, which made for my third “free” MSC cruise thanks to casino status matching (more info can be found in the “What did it cost?”...

The earn and burn fallacy. Shall we give hoarding and cherry picking a try...

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“Don’t save your money. Spend it as fast as you can.” Can you imagine anyone giving that advice? And, if they did, would you listen to them? No way. What if the types of things...
Best offers for low spenders

Best credit card offers with low spend requirements

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The best way to earn points & miles quickly is through credit card welcome offers. If you meet the minimum spend requirements and pay your bill in full each and every month, then you...
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Loyalty programs changing fortunes (August 2024)

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To many, it seems like loyalty programs are always devaluing. Point prices go up. The ability to book valuable awards goes down. Sometimes the ability to earn lots of points goes down. But good...

Microsoft pummels Delta, United status match fraud and new Capital One cards on the...

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Delta gets tag-teamed by Microsoft and Crowdstrike, Capital One may finally be shaking up its card portfolio and reports of widespread United elite status fraud. All that and more in this week's Saturday Selection,...
Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos, Canada Bottom Line Review (Hyatt Unbound Collection)

Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos, Canada: Bottom Line Review (Hyatt Unbound Collection)

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Before starting the long drive up to Alaska back in May, my wife and I spent nearly a week at Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos, Canada. This property had been on my radar for...
An education in finding and booking Emirates first class awards

An education in finding and booking Emirates first class awards, creating a fee-free wallet,...

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Pop quiz - do you really understand all the different transferable points out there? And speaking of transferable points, with Capital One's transfer bonus to Qantas this month, are you sure you know how...
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Amex Platinum Complete Guide

Amex Platinum cards come loaded with high end perks: Hundreds of dollars per year in various credit reimbursements, access to multiple types of airport lounges, hotel and car elite status, and much more. All...

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