US Drops Covid-19 Testing Requirement:  The pandemic changed everything especially in the travel sector.  New requirements kept popping up left and right to enter one country and the next.  The good news is that beginning 6-12-22, the Covid testing requirement will be lifted to enter the US.

How Many Guests Can You Bring With Priority Pass Select?:  Many of the premium cards offer Priority Pass membership to entice customers to hold their card.  It’s important to know what that membership includes and how many guests you can bring into the lounge for free to avoid any surprise charges.

QR Codes To Tip Housekeeping?:  For some reason, this is a hot topic on whether to tip or not to tip housekeeping.  That’s not the purpose of this article… rather it’s to highlight another creative way to tip housekeeping if you choose to do so.

Ways To Keep Your Points From Expiring:  One thing you definitely don’t want to happen to you is having your points expire.  While some programs’ points never expire, some do and it’s important to know how to keep them from expiring.  Here’s how!

The Hidden Cost Of Point Redemptions:  Valuing points is certainly important to determine if a points redemption is worth your while.  Another way to look at it is how much it is “costing” you to “purchase” miles when transferring your points to hotel or airline loyalty programs.

Free Beer At Select Theme Parks This Summer:  Are you planning on visiting Busch Gardens or SeaWorld this summer?  If so, you can quench your over 21 thirst with some complimentary brews.  Check out the details in this article.

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Why You Should Turn Off Amex Pay Over Time:  Knowing each banks’ rules for applying for new cards is important so you’re not working towards a non-existent sign up bonus.  Having the “pay over time” feature activated on charge cards may affect your card limit status with Amex.

Earn 4X AA Miles On Marriott Stays:  Shopping portals are an excellent way to boost your point earning potential.  Currently you can earn 4X AA Miles when booking stays at Marriott.  Stack that with the right card and you can earn some Marriott points as well!

Get 10K United Miles When Signing Up For CLEAR:  If you’ve been putting off signing up for CLEAR, then this latest offer may sway you to sign up.  You can earn 10K United miles for doing so.

Is Priority Pass Worth It?:  As with anything else, the value of lounge access varies from person to person.  For some, lounge access is an absolute must while for others not so much.  By applying a dollar value to lounge access, it could help determine if it’s “worth it” to you.

Hotel Points Worth Purchasing:  Many loyalty programs offer their points for sale, however some are worth purchasing while others not so much.  This article highlights the values of different hotel currencies and which are more lucrative.

BoA Application Rules:  As previously mentioned, knowing bank rules regarding sign up bonuses and applications could save you some headaches.  Bank of America is no different.  Here are their rules for their card applications and bonuses.

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Check Your Amex Offers:  If you’ve been planning for summer travel, you may have noticed that airfare is considerably higher than in the past.  You might check your Amex Offers to help ease the sting from higher airfare costs.

Booking Award Flights The Easy Way:  Something that deters many from this hobby is the complexity of searching and booking award flights.  Rules, fuel surcharges, partner awards, etc can really be confusing.  There are some very useful tools that can help with this.

Spending Bonuses For Bank Of America Cards:  One way to earn more points is by taking advantage of spending bonuses.  Currently Bank of America is offering an additional 2 points/miles per dollar spent through December 31, 2022.

Marriott Free Night Award Top Off:  The value of the free night certificate you get from Marriott depends on the credit card you hold.  They’re either capped at a value of 35K or 50K per night.  That change was not very popular, however Marriott has made some changes to make it better.

Transfer Bonus To Aeroplan:  Speaking of Marriott points, there is currently a transfer bonus from Marriott to Aeroplan.  This is an excellent way to stretch your points even further.  A 20% bonus to Aeroplan could help you book your next award flight sooner.

Looking To Get Away With Points Next Weekend?:  If you’re looking for a Memorial Day getaway it’s not too late.  Book your next long weekend with points and miles to these destinations.

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10 Places You Didn’t Know You Wanted To Visit:  Summer is around the corner and many are itching to get away.  That could mean that popular tourist spots could be packed.  Consider visiting some of these hidden gems to get away from the crowds.

Great Ways To Save On Flights:  Fuel prices are climbing and expecting to continue to go up.  That means flying will be pretty expensive.  Here are some great tips to save money or miles when flying.

Negative Changes To Delta Sky Club Access:  Airport lounges have been placing restrictions due to various reasons.  While they’re intended to have a positive effect on the customer experience, many view them as negative changes.  Here’s what you need to know for Delta Sky Club.

European Union Drops Mask Rule On Flights:  Sounds like great news huh?  While each country can still impose their own rules regarding masks, the European Union is making the recommendation to drop the masks as of May 16, 2022.

Target Amex Offers:  Some folks have been targeted for up to 30K Membership Rewards points just for activating their Pay Over Time program.  Now, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay your full balance every month.  One just has to enroll in the program.  Check to see if you’re eligible.

Rules For Applying For Citi Cards:  Every bank has their own set of rules when applying for their credit cards and for earning the sign up bonus.  It’s important to know these rules so that you’re not restricted from earning the bonus.  Here are Citi’s rules.

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100% Bonus When Buying Flying Blue Miles:  Buying miles is a strategic way to spend less on a flight, or just a way to top off your balance.  Waiting for discounts or bonuses is the ideal way to purchase points and currently Flying Blue has a sale that may interest you.

Using Dining Credits Without Dining:  The Amex Gold has offered a $10 monthly dining credit for a few years.  Taking advantage of these credits helps to offset the annual fee.  It can be difficult to use them though, so this trick may be of some help to you.

Is The Maldives Worth It?:  Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a variety of answers.  However, if you like beach vacations, island vibes, etc, here’s a good article to check out.  It’ll provide the good and bad about visiting the Maldives to help you decide whether you should go or not.

Get A Points Boost While Shopping:  Online shopping portals are a great way to earn more points for shopping you planned to do anyway.  For a limited time you can earn up to 20 Membership Rewards points per dollar at select stores online.

Practical Sweet Spots:  Sweet spots area great because you get immense value out of your points.  It takes less points for certain award flights with sweet spots.  Some are more useful than others though.  Here are some that are considered to be more useful.

Best Loyalty Programs:  Which programs are considered to be the best travel loyalty programs?  There’s a lot of variables that go into making that decision, but the recent Freddie Awards help shed light on what makes these loyalty programs special.

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Choice Hotel Gems?:  When you think of luxury or swanky hotels, most people think of St. Regis, Ritz Carlton, Park Hyatt, etc.  No one ever thinks of Choice hotels.  Well Choice has a brand that may appeal to you and is an absolute steal when booking with points the right way!

Should You Hold Out On Paperless Statements?:  I normally opt in for paperless statements, however this strategy is worth considering.  Waiting to receive an offer BEFORE opting in to go paperless is something I’ve never thought of before.

Aruba Covers Your Bag Fees:  I avoid checking in bags when flying because I don’t like to pay for bag fees and to avoid waiting for my bags.  Well if you plan on going to Aruba, they will cover your bag fees by submitting proof of your trip before the end of May.

How Many Points Earned On Hotel Stays:  One major way to earn hotel points is by paying for your hotel stays.  The earning structure is different across all hotel brands coupled with using a hotel branded credit card and you could supercharge your earning potential.

France Trip Breakdown:  If you enjoy seeing how others planned their trips with points and miles, then this article is for you.  This shows what miles and points were used to book flights and hotels, along with a review.

Best Ways To Get To Hawaii On Points:  If you’re a beach and nature lover, Hawaii is an excellent destination to get your fill of both.  If paying cash it could be expensive though.  However if you use points, you can dramatically cut the costs of your trip.

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How To Use Alaska Companion Fare:  Many of us have had the Alaska Airlines credit card since Alaska miles are so valuable.  One of the perks of the card was their companion fare.  It’s one of the most underutilized perks out in the market.

Singapore Loosens COVID Testing Rules:  If you’re planning on visiting Singapore, then you’re in luck as they’ve updated their COVID testing rules.  Testing requirements will be dropped for fully vaccinated travelers later this month.

Australia Is Joining The Party:  Australia was isolated from the rest of the world during the pandemic and didn’t open up their borders until recently.  Now they’re dropping testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers.

Why To Planes Fly At 35K Feet:  Maybe this is something you’ve wondered about when you hear the pilot say “we’ll be traveling about about 35,000 feet today…”  It’s interesting to find out why this altitude was chosen.

What Are IHG Points Worth:  Now that IHG has revamped their rewards program, the value of their points have increased.  Valuing points is subjective, as what appeals to one person won’t appeal to the other.  Yet this should give you a good idea of the value you can get from IHG points now.

Guide To Booking Partner Award Bookings:  Many are spooked away from this hobby because of the complexity of award charts and the different rules of booking award flights.  If you’re able to overcome those fears, you’re able to travel the world for pennies on the dollar.  Here’s a great guide on partner awards.

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Things To Consider When Canceling A Card:  There’s some cards we open just because of the juicy sign up bonus, but rarely use after that.  If it has an annual fee, we may consider closing it since we don’t get much use out of it.  Here are things to consider before closing your cards.

Which Hotel Program Is Best?:  Everyone has different preferences when it comes to hotels and perks which is why there’s no “one size fits all” program.  However it’s good to see what each program offers and how to obtain those perks.

IHG One Is Here:  The IHG Rewards program was the least exciting of the large hotel loyalty programs due to its lack of perks and benefits.  It really wasn’t worth one’s time and effort to pursue status with this program until now.  Introducing IHG One…

Greece’s Plans To Drop Restrictions:  Many folks are ready to travel after being locked up for 2 years.  Not every country is ready to welcome tourists yet with open arms.  Some countries like Greece are.  Here are Greece’s plans to drop restrictions this summer.

10K Points To Hawaii!:  Stack award flight sales with transfer bonuses and you could score some amazing deals.  Currently you could book one way flights from the West Coast To Hawaii for 10K Membership Rewards points.  Here’s how!

Best Sweet Spots In Economy:  Not all in this hobby look to fly in business class.  If you’re comfortable in economy and are looking for steal deals, then check this article out for some amazing sweet spots in economy.

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Major Improvement To Digital Entertainment Credit:  If you hold the Amex Platinum card, you have access to the digital entertainment credit.  When initially announced, it didn’t excite me much as it was available for services I don’t use.  Now they’ve broadened the eligible services and it’s much more appealing.

Check This Out If Booking A Long Marriott Stay:  Many hotel loyalty programs offer “free nights” after staying a certain number of nights in a row at a property.  While the concept seems simple, Marriott makes it difficult to maximize value.  Here’s a trick to help you get more out of your “free nights”.

When & Where To Use Miles This Year:  As borders open up more and more and cabin fever is at an all time high, many are looking to travel this year.  One travel guru offers his advice on how to use your hard earned miles this year.

Hyatt Goes All Inclusive:  Hyatt has a few all inclusive properties in Mexico and the Caribbean with their Ziva and Zilara collection, but they just expanded their portfolio with their latest acquisition.  Here are the details of where you can use your points for an all inclusive stay.

Save 25% On Disney World Resort Stays:  Who says binge watching your favorite shows can’t save you money??  If you have a Disney+ subscription, then you can save 25% off your Disney World Resort Stays.

New Flying Blue Promos:  Every month, Air France/KLM post their flying blue promotions where they offer award discounts on certain routes.  This month is extremely appealing because you’re able to stack this promotion with a transfer bonus for an amazing deal!

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Virgin Red Is Official For Capital One:  In early March, the exciting announcement was made that Virgin Red would be a transfer partner for Capital One, making it the first US card issuer to partner with them.  Now you can transfer your miles to Virgin Red.

Royal Air Maroc Status Match:  Royal Air Maroc is offering a status match to most US and European airlines that are not a part of Oneworld.  Even if you have no plans to fly Royal Air Maroc, you may be interested in the perks associated with their premium status.

Which Card Has Best Free Night Perk:  Each of the major hotel loyalty programs offers a credit card where you can get a free night certificate when paying the annual fee on the credit card.  Is the value of each free night certificate the same?  Not exactly….

Does Closing Credit Cards Hurt Your Credit Score?:  There are a lot of myths and bad information regarding our hobby.  Many assume we have terrible credit because we open so many credit cards.  You may wonder though, does closing a credit card hurt your credit score?

When To Call The Reconsideration Line:  When you’re instantly approved for a new credit card, it could be quite exhilarating because of the potential trips you’ll be making with the new haul of points.  What if you’re not instantly approved?  Should you immediately call the reconsideration line?

Requirements For Travel To France:  Countries left and right are dropping, or loosening their Covid requirements to visit.  Some however seem to be keeping the same restrictions.  Here’s what you need to know about visiting France.

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Earn An Easy 1K AA Miles:  Through Saturday, March 26, 2022, you could earn an easy 1,000 bonus American Airline miles.  All you have to do is install the AAdvantage Shopping button and shop through their portal and meet the minimum spending requirement.  Easy!

How To Transfer, Combine & Share UR Points:  Ultimate Rewards is one of the most popular travel currencies out there.  This is because of their awesome transfer partners and transfer ratios.  Here’s a great guide on how to use these points to the fullest.

Qatar Airways Joins Avios:  Avios was already an amazing loyalty currency, but now they have moved up to the next level.  With Qatar Airways joining Avios, you can use those Avios points at great rates to book premium seats on Qatar Airways!  Q-Suites here I come!

Best Awards Bookable Today:  Sometimes you may have wondered what the “best” awards bookable are?  That’s relative to each person’s preferences, however if we focus on value per point, it’s easy to measure.  Here are some hotel and flight awards to get you daydreaming of your next trip.

Get Miles For Late Bags:  If you regularly check in your bags you may have experienced some late or lost luggage before.  While that’s never pleasant, you are protected by using the right card when booking your flight.  If you book your flight with the right airline, you could also earn bonus miles for late bags!

Here’s An Easy 2,500 Avios:  Usually procrastinating isn’t a good thing, however there are times when it pays to wait.  If you haven’t already signed up for Qatar Airways Privilege Club, then you’re in luck.  By doing so now you can earn an easy 2,500 for joining!

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Should You Plan Travel To Europe:  With Covid restrictions from many countries dropping left and right, it seemed like the perfect time to make those long awaited travel plans to Europe.  Then war broke out in Eastern Europe.  Is it a good idea to travel to Europe in the near future?

Southeast Asian Gem Dropping Quarantine Restrictions:  As of April 1, 2022, Malaysia will be welcoming vaccinated tourists with open arms and without quarantine restrictions.  You’ll still be required to provide negative test results before departure and take a rapid test after arrival.

Should You Pay Your Taxes With A Credit Card?:  Tax season is in full swing and many of us are planning on using a credit card to pay for our taxes.  Is it a good idea to do so?  Well, it depends…

Best Ways To Use Membership Rewards For Economy Flights:  While economy flights aren’t nearly as sexy as business class flights, being able to travel for “free” is a tough deal to beat!  There are a number of ways to stretch out your MR points and take more trips in economy.

Targeted Upgrade Offers On Amex Everyday Card:  You may hold this no annual fee card but may not use it much.  Many cardholders are being offered enticing upgrade offers via email.  Keep on the lookout for these offers as they may be worthwhile for you.

These Properties Can Be Booked With IHG Points:  IHG Rewards don’t usually rank as high as other hotel loyalty programs.  Recently IHG has been making some strategic acquisitions and has added several properties to its portfolio that will make you daydream about your next award trip.

Earn Points And Miles Completing Surveys:  There are a lot of creative ways to earn points and miles, however did you know you could earn them through surveys?  Well, now you know!

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AA’s Updated Mileage Expiration Policy:  Knowing when and if your points and miles expire is super important.  For many programs, it’s not difficult to keep your balance alive.  Here are some minor updates to the American Airlines mileage expiration policy.

The Google Flights Of Points:  Wow, that’s quite the statement.  Award booking has been a bit complicated over the years due to all the nuances of different reward programs and how they intertwine.  This recently discussed search tool “unlocks decades of clandestine knowledge”…

Capital One Adds Virgin Red:  Capital One miles are quickly becoming some of the most valuable since they transfer 1:1 to several airline partners.  This recent addition is better than what the competition offers.  Here’s how…

Pay Taxes With Credit Cards:  It’s our favorite time of year again!  If you owe taxes this year, there is a bright side to that.  You can pay your taxes with a credit card and earn some valuable points for doing so.  Here’s how.

Delta Award Sale:  Every once in a while there’s a good use for SkyPesos, and it’s usually when Delta has an award sale.  Currently you can book roundtrip flights from the US to the UK and Spain for as low as 32K SkyMiles.  This is a great deal!

Travel Insurance Breakdown:  Getting travel insurance for your next trip can be a tricky question to answer.  It’s not as straightforward as one would think.  What does it cover, who should get it, what should you look for…. To get some guidance, check out this article.

Hawaii Travel About To Get Easier:  If you’re planning on visiting Hawaii later this summer, you may be happy to hear that US travelers won’t have to comply with the Safe Travels program.  Hawaii had one of the strictest guidelines for entering the state and they will ease up on those rules as of March 26.

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Business Platinum Owners Listen Up!:  If you have the Business version of the American Express Platinum card, then you have Dell credits that could be very useful.  Here are some great ideas to use your credits and get full use out of your card.

Easy Ways To Count Your 5/24 Status:  If you’ve been in this hobby for a while, you get familiar with bank rules regarding opening new accounts.  One popular bank has the infamous 5/24 rule.  Here’s a quick and easy way to check your 5/24 status.

Great Tool For Mileage Runners:  If you book your own award flights or enjoy searching for deals to chase status, you may have known of Juicy Miles.  Well now Juicy Miles is part of the Point.Me team.  This is a very useful site for your award bookings.

How To Get FHR Benefits Without The FHR Price:  One of the awesome perks offered by the Amex Platinum is Fine Hotels & Resorts access.  This provides free breakfast, room upgrades, credits, late checkout and more, even if you don’t have status at the hotel.  What if you didn’t want to pay the hefty annual fee of the Amex Platinum though…

Uh Oh, I Left My Vaccine Card At TSA!:  Depending on your destination, you may be required to provide your vaccination card.  What happens if you leave your vaccination card at TSA by mistake?  Apparently it happens a lot more than you think.

Eyeing A Caribbean Vacation?:  With all of this cold weather, you may be daydreaming of lying by the beach in the Caribbean.  There’s a number of resorts you could book with points to make this trip happen.  Here are some new properties you may want to consider.

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5 Ways To Earn Bonvoy Points Without Hotel Stays:  Marriott Bonvoy points are extremely valuable because of their flexibility.  You can use them for hotel stays or you can transfer them to several airlines to book award flights.  Here are some non-traditional ways to earn them.

Upcoming Hyatt Category Changes:  One thing to keep in mind with this hobby is that it’s best to “earn and burn” your points and miles because loyalty programs change or devalue with little to no notice.  Here you’ll see some category changes to several Hyatt properties which changes the number of points needed for award stays.

Where To Keep Your Passport While Traveling:  This is a tricky question.  Do you keep your passport on you at all times and risk losing it?  Should you keep it at the hotel and risk getting it stolen?  Here are some things to think about.

Marriott Points On Sale:  Marriott is currently offering a promotion where you could get up to a 50% bonus on your points purchase.  With a little bit of planning you could save a considerable amount of money with this as opposed to paying cash for your rooms.  Check out these examples.

Negative Changes Coming To Centurion Lounges:  One of the more beneficial perks offered by the Amex Platinum cards is the Centurion Lounge access and being able to bring someone with you.  That will be coming to an end in the near future.

Should You Redeem Alaska Miles On Malaysia Airlines?:  Alaska Airlines joined Oneworld alliance last year and many were salivating at the potential award redemptions we could make.  Alaska has recently added awards on Malaysia Airlines.  Is it a good deal?

No More Covid Tests To Enter France?:  It seems like a lot of countries are starting to ease up on their Covid restrictions.  Could this be a sign that we’re “heading back to normal”?  As of February 12, 2022, if you are fully vaccinated you won’t be required to take a Covid test to enter France.  However, there’s a catch…

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Simple Tip To Save On Car Rentals:  If you’re renting a car on your next trip, there’s a simple tip you can use to save money.  As with everything else, it may be slightly inconvenient, but totally worth it for the money you’ll save.

How Early Can You Check In To A Hotel:  Hotels have posted check in times, but they’re not set in stone.  There is some flexibility there, which is great for when you arrive a little early to your destination.  How early is too early though?

Status Match To Two Elite Casino Statuses:  A status match is an easy way to leverage your current elite status with one program and getting the equivalent status in another program.  Here’s how you can use your Hyatt status to get elite status with MGM and Caesar’s

Get Your Amex Platinum “Free” Forever After Rebate:  We’ve discussed how valuable the American Express Platinum card is multiple times.  They offer amazing perks and rebates that help offset the high annual fee.  If there was a way to keep the Platinum perks “free” every year would you do it?

Australia Opens Up To Foreigners:  After about two years, Australia is opening up its borders to international visitors.  Sounds great right?  Well make sure to check the restrictions in your destination because each state and territory has their own rules pertaining to visitors.

Don’t Overlook Etihad Guest Miles:  In this hobby it’s difficult to know each loyalty program’s strengths and weaknesses.  Some programs are better for certain situations/trips than others.  Etihad’s loyalty program is one that is often overlooked but could be one of the better ones you should use.

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Get Caesars Diamond Status Without Gambling:  Contrary to popular belief, many enjoy going to Las Vegas but they don’t like gambling.  Many resorts offer status due to how much you spend gambling.  Well with Caesars you could enjoy elite perks without gambling.

How MGM/Hyatt Partnership Works:  Many in this hobby enjoy Hyatt’s loyalty program as it is one of the best in the industry.  What makes it nice also is the fact that they partner with MGM Resorts.  What perks do you get with MGM by having Hyatt status?  How does that work?

Pay Your Rent With Bilt:  If you’re a Bilt cardholder, then you’re in for some great news.  One of our biggest expenses is housing, yet it’s tough to find cheap ways to pay for rent with a credit card to earn points.  Bilt is looking to change that!

Best Uses For Marriott Free Night Certificates:  If you hold several Marriott cards, then you may be sitting on a lot of free night certificates, especially if some of your 2020 ones rolled over as well.  Here are some great hotel options to consider when using your free nights.

How To Get An Upgrade On United:  Getting to sit at the front of the plane is a luxury, but not one that is out of reach.  You can enjoy sitting in comfy seats and enjoying better food and drinks if you know how to get an upgrade.  Here’s how to do so on United.

Southwest Bringing Back The Booze!:  Despite objections from their flight attendants, Southwest Airlines has announced it will resume alcohol service on February 16.  This has been controversial, not because of the pandemic, but for other safety reasons.  Do you think they should bring back alcohol service?

What Happens To Your Points When You Cancel A Card?:  If you close your bank account, does the bank keep your money?  No, right!?  So if you close your credit card, do you keep your points?  Well, it’s complicated…

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Ireland Ends Most Covid Restrictions:  The problem with traveling right now is not only jumping through hoops to enter a foreign country, but abiding by any restrictions within the country.  This deters many from traveling.  Well Ireland has ended most of their strict Covid measures.

Why You Should Book Award Flights As One Way:  While it’s convenient to book your award flights as roundtrip, it could be smarter to book them as one way.  There are a few reasons listed in this article, but one is that it’s easier to change/cancel separate segments.

Buy Alaska Miles With A Bonus:  If you’re short on miles or are looking to save cash on a flight, buying miles can be an excellent option.  Buying miles for an award flight could be much cheaper than purchasing the flight cash.  Alaska Mileage Plan is currently offering a pretty nice bonus on purchased miles.

New Marriott Promotion:  The perfect storm is brewing to achieve elite status with Marriott.  Platinum status and above is awesome due to the perks you receive, however it’s tough to achieve.  With this new promotion, it’s easier than ever to get status!

Buy Aeroplan Points With A Bonus:  It seems like many airline loyalty programs are offering bonuses on purchased points.  Aeroplan is offering a pretty lucrative bonus of up to 100%!  Remember to crunch the numbers to make sure it’s a good deal for you!

Improvements With IHG Rewards Program:  Of all the major hotel loyalty programs, IHG ranks near the bottom.  They don’t offer the same perks as Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, etc.  Then their free night certificates were capped which made things worse.  Well it seems they’re making some improvements to sway you to reconsider.

You Could Win 100K IHG Points AND 100K Avios:  For just a $10 donation, you’re entered for a chance to win 100K IHG Points and 100K Avios!  That’s a big haul of points!  Check out the article for more information on the charity.

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Tips To Save Money On Your Next Trip:  So we know how to save on flights and hotel stays, which is amazing.  But what about other expenses such as food.  Are there ways to save on food and other things while on vacation?

Earn 50K Points In Your PJ’s?:  Seasoned travelers no doubt have experienced the timeshare pitch when they’ve gone on vacation.  Folks will stop you on the street to get you to attend a timeshare presentation.  If you stick to your guns and not buy anything, you could earn some free perks.  What if you could attend those presentations virtually?

Could Southwest Switch To Assigned Seats:  As with all companies, when the new boss takes the helm, there’s some changes that take place.  They have their own ideas and vision for the company.  The incoming CEO for Southwest has made mention of switching to assigned seats.

Ideas For Airline Fee Credit:  It’s the new year and many of us hold those premium cards that offer credits for airline fees.  Some are easier to use than others.  For those cards that make you jump through more hoops to cash in on those credits, here’s a great idea.

Best Cards For Groceries:  For one reason or another, you may be buying more groceries lately as opposed to eating out.  If that’s the case, be sure to use the right card on your grocery expenses as you can earn a bunch of points doing so.

How To Use 100K Capital One Miles:  If you’ve signed up for some Capital One cards lately, you may be wondering how to use your miles.  Capital One miles have become super popular lately because of how versatile they are.  Here are some ideas on how to spend your miles.

AAdvantage Complete Guide:  With so many airline loyalty programs out there, it’s difficult to know what the rules for each are.  What airlines can I use these miles on?  Do I pay for fuel surcharges?  What are the sweet spots?  Here’s a great guide for the American Airlines AAdvantage program.

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US To Tokyo Flight Deals:  Flying to Japan can be expensive since it’s quite a long flight, however there’s award space available from select US cities to make your flight cheap and comfy.  Book roundtrip business class award flights to Japan for as low as 85K miles!

Earn 10K Miles Per Night:  How does a free 10K Alaska Airlines miles per night sound?  Well you can earn those miles by booking your stay through Rocketmiles.  Book your stay at select properties before the deadline to earn up to 10K Alaska miles.

Israel Opening Up To Tourists: Many destinations have been closed for quite some time due to the pandemic.  Israel was set to reopen over the summer, but that didn’t work out as expected.  However plans to reopen seem to be going smoother this time around.

10 Best Business Class Seats:  Part of the reason why I’m in this hobby is to experience business class flights without paying cash.  I really enjoy the comfort of long flights in business class.  Here are the 10 best business class products that you can book with points.

Paying Taxes With Your Credit Card:  It’s everyone’s favorite time of year again…. Yes it’s officially tax season.  If you have to pay your taxes, you might as well earn some points while doing so.  Here’s a great guide for you to follow.

How Soon Can You Travel After A Positive Test?:  Many of us have traveled internationally since the US implemented their testing requirements to return to the country.  If you provide a negative test taken within 72 hours of your flight, you’ll be allowed to return.  What if you tested positive though?

No Resort Fees At MGM:  Recently MGM announced a new, or updated version of their loyalty program.  If you visit Vegas frequently and stay on the strip, no doubt you get annoyed with those pesky resort fees.  Well there’s a way to avoid them with MGM…

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