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    I Didn’t Know Hilton Honors Allowed This Great Option

    by joeheg April 12, 2025
    by joeheg April 12, 2025

    When my wife, Sharon, married me, I’m not sure she realized she’d also be joining the travel hacking game as Player Two. Not only could she apply for all the …

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    Marriott Status Downgrades Are Here. How We Kept Gold Elite

    by joeheg March 20, 2025
    by joeheg March 20, 2025

    The time has come—Marriott Bonvoy has officially updated member accounts. If you didn’t requalify for status in 2024, your account now reflects your new loyalty level. My wife, Sharon, didn’t …

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    IHG Wants You to Buy Points—But Should You?

    by joeheg March 18, 2025
    by joeheg March 18, 2025

    IHG One Rewards is having another points sale. This isn’t breaking news as IHG One Rewards frequently offers promotions on purchasing points, selling them at a discount. As a result, unless …

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    Delta SkyMiles: Why I Look Elsewhere for Long-Haul Flights

    by joeheg March 10, 2025
    by joeheg March 10, 2025

    When it comes to Delta SkyMiles, I tend to be more forgiving than most. I should clarify—I love flying Delta, but their loyalty program has nothing to do with that. …

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    Possible Solutions for Hyatt’s Free Night Certificate Devaluation

    by joeheg March 10, 2025
    by joeheg March 10, 2025

    The World of Hyatt loyalty program has long stood out for the value it offers members. Unlike competitors such as Hilton, Marriott, and IHG, which use variable pricing for award …

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    A Surprisingly Valuable Way to Use Delta SkyMiles

    by joeheg March 7, 2025
    by joeheg March 7, 2025

    Delta SkyMiles is one of the most polarizing airline loyalty programs. Delta has often been the first to implement changes that are less than friendly to its customers. Earning miles …

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    How I Scored an Incredible Hyatt Stay Before the Points Devaluation

    by joeheg March 5, 2025
    by joeheg March 5, 2025

    When it comes to evaluating the value of travel points, the conversation can feel a bit like chasing a moving target. Point valuations constantly shift due to dynamic pricing models, …

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    Hilton’s Free Night Reward Is Amazing, But UGH, That One Annoying Catch

    by joeheg March 4, 2025
    by joeheg March 4, 2025

    Over the years, I’ve learned to appreciate the Free Night Reward from the Hilton Surpass AMEX. This certificate is one of the best free night benefits in the game—far more …

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    Should You Take Advantage of the Bilt Rent Day Hilton Bonus Promotion?

    by joeheg February 28, 2025
    by joeheg February 28, 2025

    Bilt Rewards is back with another Rent Day promotion, and for March 2025, they’re offering an enticing bonus for transferring points to Hilton Honors. Blue members (the base level) will …

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    Capital One’s 5,000 Point Transfer Bonus to JetBlue Is Already Dead

    by joeheg February 27, 2025
    by joeheg February 27, 2025

    If you snooze, you lose. That’s the reality in the travel loyalty game, where the best deals don’t wait around. Sometimes, it’s a rock-bottom award ticket that disappears before you …

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