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[Update: Working again] Radisson standard awards not available (but e-certs work)

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Update 8/15/20: This appears to be resolved as I am now finding standard award room availability in both the US and abroad whether using...
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Bottom Line Reviews

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I hate writing reviews.  And, I hate reading reviews too.  But reviews can be useful.  For these reasons, we've been writing "bottom line reviews." ...
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Top tier status via Chase’s IHG transfer bonus

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Last week we reported that Chase is offering a 60% bonus for transferring Ultimate Rewards points to IHG.  This deal is valid through the...
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Ventana Big Sur during the pandemic — a reader’s experience

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It's no secret that my wife and I absolutely loved our stay at Hyatt's Ventana Big Sur.  But... we stayed before the pandemic changed...
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Hyatt 15%/25% Points Rebates From Current Promo Posting Within A Week

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Good news if you were planning on taking advantage of Hyatt's summer 2020 promotion which is offering a 15% or 25% points rebate when...
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(EXPIRED) Save at Kimpton, InterContinental with new Amex Offers

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There are new Amex Offers out today for Kimpton and Intercontinental properties. These could be useful if you're buying Ambassador status as noted below. The Deal There are...
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(EXPIRED) Get 40% Bonus Transferring Amex Membership Rewards To Hilton (1,000:2,800)

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American Express has launched its first transfer bonus in a little while, but it's generally not going to be one that's worth taking advantage...
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(EXPIRED) $50 back on $200 at Marriott with new Amex Offer

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There's a new Amex Offer out today good for $50 back when you spend $200 or more at Marriott. That amounts to a 25% discount and...
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(EXPIRED) [Extended] Amex Offer for Hotels.com gift cards returns

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Update 7/30/20: It looks like this offer got extended. When I was updating our Current Amex Offers database this morning, I noticed that the...
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(EXPIRED) 2-for-1 Miraval offer & stacking with 25% back

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Update: Several readers have reported that the second guest is also free on the free night (I've updated the total costs below to reflect this)....
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“World’s Best” points-bookable hotels & resorts in the continental United States 2020

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Travel & Leisure recently published their World's Best Awards for 2020.  Using survey data, they rated the world's best destinations, airlines, resorts, etc.  For...
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Staying 30+ Nights In A Hotel? You Might Not Have To Pay The Taxes.

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Ever since COVID-19 hit, our 5 year, 50 state road trip plans have ground to a virtual halt. Since mid-March, we've gone from moving...
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Earn 2x Avios on Airbnb bookings

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Airbnb has partnered with British Airways Avios. You can now earn 2 Avios per dollar/pound/euro spent with Airbnb worldwide. In my opinion, that's much better than...
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The most Incredible Hyatt suites bookable with points worldwide

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Earlier this week we took a look at The Most exciting Hyatt premium suites bookable with points in the United States.  I find it...

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