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Rumor: Mid-tier Marriott cards may be coming next month

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Over the past couple of days, we've seen reports of a possible new Marriott credit card or newly-named Marriott credit card called the Marriott...
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Want to see Hyatt’s full footprint? There’s a map.

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I learned something new today thanks to a prolific poster in our Frequent Miler Insiders group named Brant. I have long known that Hyatt...
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Nick buys IHG points for 3 Cards, 3 Continents

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It's official: today is the deadline for purchasing IHG points in the latest sale and I had to make a decision as to how...
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Saturday Selection: Positive Airbnb change, “Easy” ConciergeKey, the origin of free ice and more

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I've missed a couple of recent Saturdays, so this weekend we have a collection of good reads from the past couple of weeks. From...
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Conrad New York Midtown Bottom Line Review

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Last week, I posted a bottom line review of the Conrad New York Downtown. Over the same weekend, I also got a chance to...
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Aeroplan increases redemption rates for many awards

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Just in time to make one of my 3 Cards 3 Continents awards out of date before we set off on our trip (grrr),...
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Southwest flight credits will no longer expire

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In an awesome surprise move, Southwest Airlines announced today that flight credits will no longer expire. That's great news if you've been sitting on Southwest...
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RIP Rakuten Visa

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It's dead, Jim. The Rakuten Visa is no longer available for new applicants and if reports are to be believed, it sounds like all...
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There soon will be no Point (Debit Card) anymore

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The PointCard Debit Card always seemed to good to last. Unfortunately, the end is near. Yesteday, PointCard notified cardholders that they are discontinuing the...
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Thompson Central Park New York (Hyatt): Bottom Line Review

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A few days ago, I spent a night at the Thompson Central Park New York, which is a Hyatt property in midtown Manhattan. Located...
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Fixed: Podcast episode 159 (may need to re-download)

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Just a quick post to alert podcast listeners: If you downloaded Episode 159 early this morning when it first published, you may have an...
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Should this be allowed? #3Cards3Continents

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For the 3 Cards, 3 Continents Challenge, the goal is to build as amazing of a 3-Continent trip as possible with the welcome bonuses from...
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Bonvoyed Again: what Marriott gives it can also take away

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Ain't no Bonvoy like a Marriott Bonvoy. Many of us had unused Marriott Suite Night Awards (SNA's) that had previously been extended during the...
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Saturday Selection: Lukewarm price freezes, Priority Pass access with your credit card, and more

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Happy Saturday night. Tonight's selections from the last couple of weeks around the web include and understanding of how the Capital One price freeze...

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