January 1st can be a dreaded day for frequent travelers, as it marks the reset of airline miles and hotel night counters. This means they must start from scratch to …
AMEX Platinum
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Most of the major banks offer credit cards that are geared towards high-end travelers. You must have seen the ads featuring models flaunting designer sunglasses, walking through beautifully lit tropical …
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Lounges
How Many Guests Can You Bring Into A Lounge With Priority Pass Select? It’s Complicated. (Updated July 2023)
by joehegby joehegPriority Pass is a program that provides access to airport lounges and business suites and gives credits you can use at airport restaurants. While you can purchase a membership in …
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Credit Cards
The Credit Cards That Will Pay For Your Global Entry Or TSA PreCheck Application Fee (Updated July 2023)
by joehegby joehegGlobal Entry is a program of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection service that allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to receive expedited clearance upon arrival into the United States. In my opinion, …
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In my first year having the American Express Platinum card again, I leveraged enough of the statement credits to offset the $695 annual fee. It took a little bit of …
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After a few years’ hiatus, I upgraded to the American Express Platinum card after a push from a targeted offer. I knew from experience that for the move to make …
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If there was ever a credit card that you could summarize my relationship with as “It’s Complicated,” the American Express Platinum Card fits the bill. And if you’re old enough …
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Credit Cards
I Lost My Hilton Status. How I Got It Back With My AMEX Platinum Card
by joehegby joehegBack in 2019, my job sent me to New York for two weeks. While they paid for my stay at a Hampton Inn at JFK, they let me put my …
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A little over a year ago, I accepted an offer to upgrade my American Express Gold card to a Platinum AMEX. Once spending $6,000 on the card, I’d get 75,000 …
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When I needed a one-night stay at the Park Hyatt Saigon, my first place to look was the Hyatt website. Since the Park Hyatt is only a category 4 (soon …