My experience applying a Ritz Club Upgrade Certificate
Chase's Ritz-Carlton credit card is one of my favorite ultra-premium cards. For $450 per year, the card offers an annual free night certificate good...
How we used our Delta Global Upgrade Certificates to fly business class on Air...
Last night, Greg and I flew from Washington, D.C. to Paris on Air France in business class and by the time you read this...
Greg & Nick fly away… The GUC trip begins!
We are outa here! This morning, I'm on my way to Washington Dulles Airport to meet up with Nick so that we can begin...
Transfer bonuses galore: Why so many and which are best?
This week brings a feast of delicious transfer bonus opportunities aplenty. Which are the best and should you transfer speculatively? Why is this happening -- does...
How to cancel your Radisson international award and get your points back
In June, Radisson split into two separate loyalty programs: Radisson Americas and Radisson Hotels (which covers the rest of the world). Greg and I...
(EXPIRED) Schwab Platinum Invest with Rewards at 1.1c starting 9/1/21
Update 9/1/21 The transfer ratio was due to drop from 1.25c to 1.1c today, but it's still showing as 1.25c. If you thought you'd...
(EXPIRED) Wow! 12 Membership Rewards Transfer Bonuses (Aeroplan, Avios, Virgin Atlantic & More)
It's not unusual to see a Membership Rewards transfer bonus on the 1st of the month. What is unusual is seeing 12 of them!
That's...
How best to book Hyatt luxury suites
World of Hyatt stands alone among hotel loyalty programs in offering standard all-points award rates for both standard and premium suites. Hyatt also offers...
Are the Hilton cards the most underrated hotel credit cards?
A reader named Ed recently reached out with a piece of feedback that I featured in a "Question of the Week" segment of Frequent...
Leveraging Delta’s Same Day Flight Changes (It’s good to be Gold)
Most airlines in the U.S. now offer free flight changes on most routes (see our quick reference charts here). That's great, but they don't...
Hyatt Place Partners With Gopuff – Is It Worth It?
Hyatt Place has launched a partnership with Gopuff and is running a pilot program at almost a dozen properties giving $10 off your first...
Elite status from home
Nobody wants to slog it out traveling without having elite status in order to earn the benefits of loyalty. You want to start with...
The Rumored Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card. Is it worth $650?
Recently, news broke about potential upcoming changes to the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card. The Points Guy published details from an American Express survey that...
Shopping for status: Airline edition (inspired by “Passing the GUC”)
Elite status in the right loyalty program can make a trip smoother, more comfortable, or sometimes save you money. Ordinarily, earning elite status requires...
