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    Why Hilton’s Food & Beverage Credit Often Feels Useless

    by joeheg July 6, 2025
    by joeheg July 6, 2025

    We’ve been staying at Hilton hotels more often lately. That’s mostly because we’ve had a few free night certificates to use and found some good redemption opportunities. Even so, most …

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    No Free Night, Higher Fee—So Why Is the Hilton Surpass Still in My Wallet?

    by joeheg June 30, 2025
    by joeheg June 30, 2025

    When I wrote about whether or not the World of Hyatt Credit Card was still worth keeping, I mentioned that we’ve been focusing most of our credit card spending on …

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  • Points & Miles

    Maximize Your Hotel Points With This Simple Free Night Strategy

    by joeheg June 27, 2025
    by joeheg June 27, 2025

    If you’re part of a hotel loyalty program, you’ve probably spent a lot of time and effort earning points for free hotel stays. But knowing the value of your points …

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    The Waldorf Astoria New York Is Finally Reopening. Here’s What We Know.

    by joeheg June 23, 2025
    by joeheg June 23, 2025

    It’s been a long wait, but it looks like one of New York City’s most iconic hotels is finally ready for its return. The Waldorf Astoria New York, a symbol …

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  • Points & Miles

    Hilton’s “Points Plus” Promotion Is Back. And It’s Not Great

    by joeheg June 16, 2025
    by joeheg June 16, 2025

    Hilton Honors has launched its newest promotion for summer 2025, and it might sound familiar. That’s because it’s once again called Points Plus, just like the promo they ran at …

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  • Credit Cards

    American Express Hilton Honors Aspire Card Review

    by joeheg May 31, 2025
    by joeheg May 31, 2025

    Hilton Honors offers several co-branded credit cards through American Express, ranging from a no-annual-fee option to the ultra-premium Aspire Card, which carries a $550 annual fee. If you’re a frequent …

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  • Points & Miles

    When Everyone’s Elite, No One Is: How Credit Cards Changed Travel Loyalty

    by joeheg April 20, 2025
    by joeheg April 20, 2025

    I originally wrote this post in 2019, and then updated it in 2020, when airlines and hotels were practically giving away elite status due to the pandemic. Back then, I …

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  • Points & Miles

    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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  • Credit Cards

    Different Approaches to Credit Card Spending for Earning Miles & Points

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

    If you earn travel loyalty points using credit cards, knowing which card to use for each purchase is essential to maximize your rewards. But keeping up with the right card …

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  • Points & Miles

    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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