In early 2019, I considered staying at The Chatwal in Manhattan. This was just before Marriott Bonvoy became a thing and we were all preparing for a massive devaluation of …
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Flights to Luang Prabang in Laos are greatly reduced from levels before COVID. The country was closed to tourists for a long time and international travel is still recovering. Nowhere …
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I’ll admit that I’m not perfect. While I’d like to say that I remember to pay off all of my credit cards every month, it doesn’t always happen. In case …
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The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is one of the most historically significant hotels we’ve ever visited. While the hotel opened in 1901, most of the hotel is much newer. We …
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As I was updating my post about the Citi Premier card to include the current 75K sign-up bonus, I noticed that the language about who is eligible had changed. I …
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If you’ve ever taken the subway or LIRR to JFK Airport, you know the final leg to get to your terminal is the JFK Airtrain. The AirTrain is free if …
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It’s only been a year since I re-enrolled for an AMEX Platinum Card. I’ve taken the opportunity to visit Centurion Lounges when we’ve had the chance, even if that meant …
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Amazon.com is the largest online retailer in the US. Since almost all its transactions occur online, payments must be made electronically, usually with a credit or debit card. Banks have …
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If you’re visiting Hanoi, Vietnam and are looking for a hotel with a ton of history, you don’t have to look any further than the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. Opened …
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The easiest way to earn points from credit cards is from sign-up bonuses. Once you have the card, you can take advantage of bonus categories to earn 2 to 10 …