When you start collecting points in travel loyalty programs, you’re playing a balancing game. While you’ll have access to every type of bonus imaginable, you have to show restraint. Keep …
travel rewards
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When travelers consider “points,” they usually think of them in terms of hotels. You can earn hotel membership rewards in the form of credits and/or points, usually by staying at …
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Credit Cards
Unveiling the New Citi Strata Premier: What’s Changed and What’s Improved
by joehegby joehegThe Citi Premier card was an often unappreciated travel rewards card. For a reasonable $95 annual fee, it provided a 3X multiplier for everyday expenses – mostly gas, groceries, and …
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When it comes to using points for hotel stays, most people agree that Hyatt points are the most valuable. During our stay at the Grand Hyatt Kauai, we redeemed our …
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It’s a great feeling when you can use loyalty points to pay for your travels. It’s an even better feeling when you can use those points to travel in a …
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The American Express Platinum Card is one of the “Fab Four” premium travel cards. Along with Capital One Venture X, Citi Prestige and Chase Sapphire Reserve, it earns flexible award …
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Points & Miles
Why My Starbucks Delta SkyMiles Targeted Offer is More Difficult Than Others
by joehegby joehegSince the partnership began in 2022, I’ve been earning Delta SkyMiles for my Starbucks purchases. You can link your Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards accounts and earn one mile per dollar …
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Credit Cards
Was I Approved for the Marriott Bonvoy Business AMEX? Here’s What Happened
by joehegby joehegI wish I could give up on Delta SkyMiles and Marriott Bonvoy. Unfortunately, both programs are important to us based on our travel patterns. Delta flies to many destinations we …
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Credit Cards
6 Reasons Why the Chase United Explorer Card is Worth the Annual Fee
by joehegby joehegThe annual fee for the Chase United Explorer card is $95. Now that we’re will to fly with United after a long hiatus, I’m looking at getting the card again. …
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Credit Cards
Best Credit Cards for Airfare Purchases: Co-Brand vs. Flexible Points
by joehegby joehegAll of the larger airlines in the U.S. offer co-brand credit cards. They provide extra benefits to cardholders, from ones with no annual fees to premium cards costing up to …