Don’t be blinded by loyalty and burn a pile of money: shop around
A couple of months ago, I put together a resource page on hotel chain Best Rate Guarantees. I recently had occasion to put one of...
Maximize Hilton resort credit without staying every year
I've written quite a bit lately about hotel credit cards, specifically noting my intention to migrate away from the many flavors of Marriott. I...
Is there a hurry for the Marriott 100K offer? (Answer: No.)
Since its launch in May, Marriott has been offering a new cardmember bonus of 100,000 Marriott Rewards points after spending $5,000 in the first three months...
(EXPIRED) Radisson Rewards Double Points Promotion Until Aug 31
Radisson Rewards has launched a double points promotion for all stays of two or more nights from now until August 31, 2018.
The Deal
Earn...
Did the Marriott SPG Merger meet my 2015 demands?
When the Marriott merger with Starwood was first announced in 2015, SPG loyalists were irate. While they loved Starwood, they loved to hate Marriott. ...
(EXPIRED) $100 back on $500 at Aerolineas Argentinas
There is a new widely available travel-related Amex Offer out today for $100 back on $500+ at Aerolineas Argentinas. There are a number of restrictions: you have...
(EXPIRED) Citi ThankYou Transfer Bonus: 30% To Flying Blue
Until August 29, 2018, you can transfer Citi ThankYou points to your Flying Blue account and get a 30% bonus.
The Deal
Transfer ThankYou points...
(EXPIRED) Flying Blue Promo Rewards: 50% Off Award Tickets From IAD & IAH
If you're looking to travel to Europe in September or October, using Flying Blue miles could be a great option. You can now get...
Grand Rapids Beer City USA
I recently had the opportunity to visit Grand Rapids, Michigan (AKA Beer City USA) for a couple of days. I tagged along with my...
New details on Marriott & Ritz cards: no more elite credit per $3K spend,...
Chase has confirmed details about the Chase Ritz-Carlton and Chase Marriott Business cards, as well as details on how the new free night awards will work....
(EXPIRED) Wyndham 45K offer is back
The offer for 45,000 total Wyndham Rewards points has returned once again on the $75-fee version of the Wyndham Rewards Visa from Barclays. This...
Hilton’s sleight of hand: watch your cancellation deadline
Stephen recently wrote about Marriott's Sleight of Hand in how they presented their new award chart changes (See: Marriott's Sleight of Hand: Category Changes...
(EXPIRED) 6K each way to the Caribbean & Mexico w/ Delta flash sale
Delta is having a SkyMiles flash sale, with flights to the Caribbean and Mexico from just 6,000 SkyMiles each way. Availability and exact pricing will vary with...
Sending the Marriott and SPG cards off into the sunset
Over the past couple of years, when someone would ask me for advice on hotel credit cards, I would almost unequivocally say that one...
