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Save 15% on IHG award stays at new hotels
For the last few years, IHG has been offering a 15% discount on award stays at new and recently refreshed properties, with different hotels being added each month. The eligible new properties were previously bookable for three months ahead of time. Since March 2026 though, IHG has extended the booking...
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Thirteen years after launching Travel with Grant, I’m reflecting on how much life and travel have changed over the years. Between becoming a parent, taking more family road trips, and adapting my miles-and-points strategy for this season of life, it has been a very different — but rewarding — year. The...
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Qantas has launched a short, sharp ‘double rewards’ offer for Frequent Flyer members. You can choose between double Status Credits or double Qantas Points on eligible flights within Australia and across the Tasman. The booking window is tight. You need to register and book between 12.01 am AEST on 5...
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Amex has been refreshing its credit cards lately, but the American Express® Gold Card changes are more like a slight touch-up. Amex Gold gets a slight touch-up Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate directly to a...
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Hyatt Points Advance: The Globalist perk you didn’t know about (Lock in current award pricing)
If you’re a regular Frequent Miler reader, then chances are good that you either have Hyatt’s top-tier Globalist status, are well on your way towards it, or have at least considered pursuing it. Even if you’ve only thought about pursuing Hyatt elite status, you’re probably familiar with some of the...
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Save on stays at Choice’s Cambria & Ascend Collection brands with targeted Amex Offers
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Video Shows Rental Car Returned With Spaghetti On The Seat — And Windows Left Down In The Rain
A rental car employee went viral after showing a car returned after hours with the windows left down in the rain — and a full plate of spaghetti sitting on the passenger seat. A $9,000 cleanup bill may sound inflated, but between water damage, stains, odor, remediation and loss of...
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Save on Turo rides with Amex Offers, Chase Offers, & Citi Offers
There are currently several card-linked offers available through different banks that can save you money when booking car rentals through Turo. The Deals Save on Turo rides through the following targeted spending offers: Amex Offer – Get 20% back on up to $150 spend Chase Offer – Spend $150+ &...
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Big Chase Ink Unlimited Card 75K Bonus Points Welcome Offer (Worth $750+)
Link: Learn more about the Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card with 75K bonus points
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Big Chase Ink Unlimited Card 75K Bonus Points Welcome Offer (Worth $750+)
Link: Learn more about the Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card with 75K bonus points
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Kickstarter: XGIMI TITAN 4K RGB Laser Projector (over $10M backed)
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Best Western promo: Earn 5K bonus points every 2 nights (Max 20K bonus points, book by 5/10)
Best Western has opened registration for a new promotion that’s awarding 5,000 bonus points for every two nights you stay at properties in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean, with a max of 20,000 bonus points available. You’ll have to make your reservations ASAP though as bookings have to be...
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Ally Invest Offering $200 Bonus for Existing Ally Customers
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American Airlines Adds Private Terminal Access for ConciergeKey Passengers
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$50 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten
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Marriott targeting some members with free $25 or $50 promo card via email
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There was an announcement (one of many) that passed me by during the busy period that is Aircraft Interiors Expo, with Geven Seating partnering with Wizz Air to launch a new seat – the Eva. Wizz Air has been a long-term customer of Geven, taking on their Essenza seat for its...
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