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Tickets to see Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark and more ways Nick has redeemed...
You don't need a Capital One card to use Capital One Shopping. I like...
AutoSlash launches HotelSlash: Free lifetime membership and $10-$20 off first booking
Update 4/18/24: HotelSlash is now offering a free lifetime membership when signing up for...
Where to find AA business class award space to Europe
If you want to use American Airlines' miles to fly business class to Europe,...
Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts Guide: Your FHR questions answered
Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) is a "luxury" hotel booking program available to...
Podcast
Podcast: Shortcuts to AA elite status | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep251
American Airlines status isn't as easy as it used to be, but there are some shortcuts for those who think they'll be flying American...
Lodging
Marriott Bonvoy Chase Offers: Get 10% back on $100-$750 of spend
There's a plethora of new, targeted Marriott Chase Offers available that give 10% back as a statement credit. Most of these are specific to...
Quick Deals
Join Nick at The Travel Summit in Toronto in April 2024
Update 4/19/24: Reminder that this event is next weekend. If you can make it to Toronto, it should be a great opportunity to learn...
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Podcast
Podcast: Shortcuts to AA elite status | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep251
American Airlines status isn't as easy as it used to be, but there are some shortcuts for those who think they'll be flying American...
Lodging
Marriott Bonvoy Chase Offers: Get 10% back on $100-$750 of spend
There's a plethora of new, targeted Marriott Chase Offers available that give 10% back as a statement credit. Most of these are specific to...
Quick Deals
Join Nick at The Travel Summit in Toronto in April 2024
Update 4/19/24: Reminder that this event is next weekend. If you can make it to Toronto, it should be a great opportunity to learn...
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Cars and Trains
Turo Amex Offer: Spend $150 & Get $30 Back (Rental Car Alternative)
If you've continued to be shocked by the price of rental cars for upcoming trips, there's a Turo Amex Offer which could save you...
Credit Card Bonuses
Chase Aeroplan Card 100K welcome offer (but big spend required)
There's a six-figure offer back again on the Chase Aeroplan Card, but to unlock the full bonus you'll need to do a lot of...
Quick Deals
Newegg: Buy $500 Carnival gift cards for $450 (stack w/ Amex Offer & 4x Membership Rewards)
Newegg frequently sells discounted gift cards and today they're offering a 10% discount on Carnival gift cards. The deal can potentially get better than...
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Tickets to see Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark and more ways Nick has redeemed Capital One Shopping cash back
You don't need a Capital One card to use Capital One Shopping. I like to get that out of the way at the beginning...
Lodging
Petra Marriott: Bottom Line Review
The ancient, rock-cut façades of Petra are on many travelers' bucket lists and are a must-visit for anyone going to Jordan. Wadi Musa, the...
Featured Article
AutoSlash launches HotelSlash: Free lifetime membership and $10-$20 off first booking
Update 4/18/24: HotelSlash is now offering a free lifetime membership when signing up for the service and using the promo code FREE4LIFE. In addition,...
Credit Card Spend
More easy rewards: Staples fee-free $200 Mastercard gift cards
Staples will again be offering $200 Mastercard Gift Cards with no purchase fee from Sunday, 4/21/24 through Saturday, 4/27/24. Note that the new limit of...
Award Booking
Hilton Honors Summer Promo: Double points on all stays
Hilton Honors has announced its Summer promotion of 2024, which will run between May 2, 2024 and September 2, 2024. Members who register will...
Award Booking
Singapore Airlines: Business class between NYC and Europe for 56K each way
Singapore Airlines is out with its latest "Spontaneous Escapes" award sale and this month's deals are available to book until 4/30/24 for travel between...
Award Booking
Where to find AA business class award space to Europe
If you want to use American Airlines' miles to fly business class to Europe, then this post isn't for you. AA's award pricing for...
Featured Article
Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts Guide: Your FHR questions answered
Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) is a "luxury" hotel booking program available to both business and consumer Platinum cardholders. When booking hotels through...
Lodging
(Update) Hilton partnering with AutoCamp: Airstreams, glamping & more
Following a conversation Greg had today with Mark Weinstein - Hilton’s Chief Marketing Officer - we have more details about Hilton's partnership with AutoCamp.
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Lodging
Wyndham promo: Earn 2x points at select La Quinta properties
Wyndham has launched a new promotion offering double points at La Quinta properties. Not all La Quinta hotels are participating in this promotion -...
Elite Status
InterContinental Ambassador: Elite status you can buy
Now that IHG One Rewards has a decent elite program (see Tim's post: Is IHG Diamond Status Elite? My Experience Over 10 Stays At...
Featured Article
Fantastic updates about Hilton’s integration of SLH
Via a conversation Greg had today with Hilton's Chief Marketing Officer, Mark Weinstein, we learned further details about how Hilton will be integrating its partnership...
Credit Card Bonuses
New Qatar Airways credit cards are coming; join waitlist to earn extra bonus miles
In unexpected news yesterday, we discovered that Qatar Airways will be launching two new credit cards. Qatar launching two new credit cards wasn't the...
Managing Points and Miles
Did you make a panic transfer from Bilt last week? They’re willing to reverse it.
Last week, many Bilt Rewards members - myself included - received an email out of the blue advising that our accounts were being shut...
Lodging
New Choice Sweet Spot Rewards available for stays through 6/30/24
Choice Privileges has launched a new set of Sweet Spot Rewards - properties where you can book discounted award nights through the end of...
Elite Status
Planning an epic status match run in Las Vegas
At the beginning of the month, news broke that Wynn Las Vegas is offering a temporary status match. That match includes the opportunity to...
Lodging
Swagbucks & Upromise: Earn 12% cashback on IHG bookings
If you're planning on booking a paid stay at IHG properties, the Swagbucks and Upromise shopping portals are both offering 12% cashback today.
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Podcast
Podcast: United blocking partner awards | Coffee Break Ep07
Tragically, United appears to to be blocking saver award space from Star Alliance partner bookings. In this coffee break episode we'll talk about what...
Quick Deals
Check Citi Offers for savings at grocery stores, drugstores & more
Citi Offers tend to fly under the radar compared to their Amex Offer and Chase Offer counterparts seeing as the savings on offer aren't...
Lodging
Strawberry Hotels (formerly Nordic Choice) Summer Pass is back
For the last few years, Nordic Choice Hotels ran a promotion each summer where they sold a summer pass that could potentially get you...
Award Booking
International business class award hidden gems
The best use of airline miles, in my opinion, is for international business or first-class awards. These flights typically offer lie-flat seats, direct aisle...
Cars and Trains
Turo Amex Offer: Spend $150 & Get $30 Back (Rental Car Alternative)
If you've continued to be shocked by the price of rental cars for upcoming trips, there's a Turo Amex Offer which could save you...
Credit Card Bonuses
Chase Aeroplan Card 100K welcome offer (but big spend required)
There's a six-figure offer back again on the Chase Aeroplan Card, but to unlock the full bonus you'll need to do a lot of...
Quick Deals
Newegg: Buy $500 Carnival gift cards for $450 (stack w/ Amex Offer & 4x Membership Rewards)
Newegg frequently sells discounted gift cards and today they're offering a 10% discount on Carnival gift cards. The deal can potentially get better than...
Featured Article
Tickets to see Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark and more ways Nick has redeemed Capital One Shopping cash back
You don't need a Capital One card to use Capital One Shopping. I like to get that out of the way at the beginning...
Lodging
Petra Marriott: Bottom Line Review
The ancient, rock-cut façades of Petra are on many travelers' bucket lists and are a must-visit for anyone going to Jordan. Wadi Musa, the...
Featured Article
AutoSlash launches HotelSlash: Free lifetime membership and $10-$20 off first booking
Update 4/18/24: HotelSlash is now offering a free lifetime membership when signing up for the service and using the promo code FREE4LIFE. In addition,...
Credit Card Spend
More easy rewards: Staples fee-free $200 Mastercard gift cards
Staples will again be offering $200 Mastercard Gift Cards with no purchase fee from Sunday, 4/21/24 through Saturday, 4/27/24. Note that the new limit of...
Award Booking
Hilton Honors Summer Promo: Double points on all stays
Hilton Honors has announced its Summer promotion of 2024, which will run between May 2, 2024 and September 2, 2024. Members who register will...
Award Booking
Singapore Airlines: Business class between NYC and Europe for 56K each way
Singapore Airlines is out with its latest "Spontaneous Escapes" award sale and this month's deals are available to book until 4/30/24 for travel between...
Award Booking
Where to find AA business class award space to Europe
If you want to use American Airlines' miles to fly business class to Europe, then this post isn't for you. AA's award pricing for...
Featured Article
Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts Guide: Your FHR questions answered
Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) is a "luxury" hotel booking program available to both business and consumer Platinum cardholders. When booking hotels through...
Lodging
(Update) Hilton partnering with AutoCamp: Airstreams, glamping & more
Following a conversation Greg had today with Mark Weinstein - Hilton’s Chief Marketing Officer - we have more details about Hilton's partnership with AutoCamp.
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