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    The Hardest Brand to Check Off in Hyatt’s Brand Explorer

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

    If you’re a Hyatt fan, there’s a fun ongoing promotion called Brand Explorer. Every time you stay at a new Hyatt brand, you get closer to earning a free Category …

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    IHG Has Abandoned Key West. Meanwhile, Marriott, Hilton & Hyatt Are Thriving

    by joeheg June 8, 2025
    by joeheg June 8, 2025

    I can’t recall another instance where a major hotel chain lost all its properties in a destination as popular as Key West, let alone in such a short period of …

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    Is Intercontinental Ambassador Status Worth It?

    by joeheg February 12, 2025
    by joeheg February 12, 2025

    If you’re a frequent guest at InterContinental Hotels, you might have wondered whether InterContinental Ambassador status is worth the $225 fee (or 45,000 IHG points). What do you actually get …

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    Is a “Mattress Run” Worth It for Hotel Loyalty Program Status?

    by joeheg December 16, 2024
    by joeheg December 16, 2024

    As we approach the end of the year, many people are reviewing their hotel stays and checking to see if they’ve achieved the desired status level with their award program. …

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    How Hotel Status Can Get You Car Rental Discounts

    by joeheg May 16, 2024
    by joeheg May 16, 2024

    I’m pretty good at finding a good rate on a rental car. I have a system I’ve developed over the years that helps me find a good price without having …

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  • Credit Cards

    Why I Canceled My American Express Platinum Card

    by joeheg October 30, 2022
    by joeheg October 30, 2022

    There are so many reasons to keep the American Express Platinum card. The $200 yearly airline fee credit. The $100 Global Entry or $85 TSA Pre-Check credit and the annual …

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    I Admit, I’m Jealous Of People Who Have High-Tier Hotel Loyalty Status

    by joeheg August 19, 2022
    by joeheg August 19, 2022

    For years, I’ve said I’m happy to be a free agent. Not being loyal to any travel company lets me book whatever fits our travel needs for each trip. Over …

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    Will Marriott Bonvoy Eliminate The Credit Card Status Double-Dip?

    by joeheg February 28, 2022
    by joeheg February 28, 2022

    When Marriott Bonvoy shuffled its co-brand credit card portfolio between AMEX and Chase in 2019, they also eliminated the ability to double-dip the 15-night credit towards status if you had …

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    Is It Worth The Extra Money To Book A Room Directly From The Hotel Website?

    by joeheg February 5, 2022
    by joeheg February 5, 2022

    Hotel chains spend a lot of money on marketing to get you to book a hotel room using its website or app and have resorted to the “carrot and stick” …

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    Six Reasons You Should Consider Getting The IHG Premier Card

    by joeheg June 20, 2020
    by joeheg June 20, 2020

    When it comes to hotel loyalty programs, IHG Reward Club is one of the easier ones to understand. You earn points that you can redeem for hotel rooms. That’s pretty …

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