Tag: COVID-19
Yes, the Ritz card *is* earning the grocery bonus, but it’s confusing.
A reader reached out on Twitter this morning reporting that his Chase Ritz grocery store bonus points were not posting to his Marriott account....
Pandemic vacation. Is it safe?
Last week my wife I drove to northern Michigan for our first pandemic vacation. Michigan, overall, has had very few COVID-19 cases in recent...
COVID-19 Hotel flexibility policies compared for future trip planning
As travel restrictions ease domestically, many readers are likely planning future trips. I know I've been thinking about where I want to go and...
The face mask you already own
A recent study published by the Royal Society concludes that widespread use of home-made face masks, combined with physical distancing, may be an effective...
US Bank Altitude Reserve Allowing Dining Purchases Towards $325 Travel Credit (Temporarily) + 3x...
US Bank has announced a couple of enhancements to its Altitude Reserve card, both of which relate to dining purchases.
First up, the card's $325...
Updated: Coronavirus / COVID-19 cancellation policies and status extensions: Cruises, Flights, Hotels, and more
As COVID-19 policies have continued to change and adapt, we have overhauled and updated this guide to COVID-19 policies of US airlines and major...
Credit card changing fortunes (COVID-19 Edition)
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, travel related perks have lost value while the advantages of stay-at-home perks have grown. I've long been interested in how...
Iceland To Offer Free COVID-19 Tests For Tourists
Iceland has announced plans to open up the country to tourists in the coming weeks. As part of that plan, they'll provide COVID-19 tests...
COVID enhanced options for manufacturing elite status
In an effort to keep loyal customers loyal through the COVID crisis, most travel loyalty programs are extending current elite status levels an extra...
Is it time to get an Amex Platinum Card? (offers expired)
Note that the offers mentioned in this post were current at the time of writing but have since expired. The temporary credits ended at...
Amex adds great stay-at-home perks to ultra-premium travel cards (this year only)
American Express today announced major new (but temporary) perks for many of their cards. The most exciting news involves statement credits for several of...
Return to Necker Island! #StayCayToFarAway
Wow, this was fun! Four years ago my wife and I spent a week on Richard Branson's Necker Island. We had a fantastic time. ...
Best Marriott resorts for domestic US summer travel
Recently I compiled a list of the best Hyatt resorts for domestic US summer travel. At the end of the post I promised to...
Best Hyatt resorts for domestic US summer travel
COVID-19 has wiped out my spring and summer travel plans, but I'm more eager than ever to get out there to do... something. As...
