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Your complete guide to the fine hotels and resorts program
The Fine Hotels and Resorts program provides unique benefits that can make your next stay luxurious and memorable, here's a complete guide.
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The 7 Miles & Points Tools / Services that I Pay For
Discover the top 5 miles and points tools worth paying for to maximize your travel rewards and savings. From AwardWallet's comprehensive tracking to Points Path's award flight insights, find out how these essential services can streamline your travel planning. Plus, explore bonus travel services like ExpressVPN and the Solis Global...
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Get an Amex Card with (double the usual) bonus points
Here is how to start your American Express journey with an Amex India card. American Express has now has a 51 cities strong network across India for sourcing, so you might be able to get one for yourself in these new cities, along with an additional bonus on the Membership...
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My 2024 Travel Recap: Elite Statuses, Flights & Hotel Nights
Discover my 2024 travel adventures, including elite airline and hotel statuses, 30 flights, and 33 hotel nights. From earning Alaska Airlines MVP Elite Status to utilizing Hilton's Friends & Family plan, explore how I navigated the skies and luxury stays without Hyatt Globalist Elite Status. Join me as I recount...
Travel Points Playbook
One Card, One Trip: Sedona, Arizona
In this series I will be exploring real-world examples of just how much you can travel with the…
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Last Call: Apply for select HDFC Bank Credit Cards Lifetime Free
HDFC Bank is offering a slew of their credit cards on a lifetime free basis, and their Regalia Gold Credit Card as a first-year credit card. Check the cards that you might be interested in and apply now. The post Last Call: Apply for select HDFC Bank Credit Cards Lifetime...
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2024’s Must-Reads: Have You Read My Most Popular Posts Yet?
Discover the top 10 must-read blog posts of 2024 and revisit timeless favorites from previous years. From savvy travel tips and financial insights to popular product reviews, these posts have captivated readers all year long. Have you explored these trending topics yet? Dive in now to catch up on what...
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The Best End Of Year Credit Card Bonus Offers
Every month I post what I find are the biggest credit card offers out there. Some of last month's biggest credit card offers are gone or changed. Here's the current up to date list of biggest credit card offers right now - the most lucrative bonuses available. Continue reading...
Frequent Miler
Up to 4% Back Everywhere: US Bank’s Smartly Card | Card Talk Ep10 | 12-19-24 | Podcast
Us Bank’s Smartly Visa Signature card has no annual fee but also no welcome bonus. Even so, because of a benefit from their savings account which can increase earnings on the card, it’s worth a discussion on today’s Card Talk episode. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 514: Hub Plays: Alaska’s Long, Southwest’s Short
Two very interesting and very different sets of route announcements caught our attention this week. Plus premium seats and lots more.
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The Best Current Credit Card Bonus Offers [December 2024]
Every month I post what I find are the biggest credit card offers out there. Some of last month's biggest credit card offers are gone or changed. Here's the current up to date list of biggest credit card offers right now - the most lucrative bonuses available. Continue reading...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 513: We Try Harder(ish)
Is it finally time for some passenger rights in the USA? And why does air travel feel more unbundled than ever, in every class of travel?
Points Miles and Bling
Credit Card Strategy for Beginners – Part 3
Credit Card Strategy – Introduction When it comes to choosing the best travel credit cards, the incentive of a large… The post Credit Card Strategy for Beginners – Part 3 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Citi Becomes Exclusive AAdvantage Credit Card Issuer Acquires Barclays Portfolio 2026
American Airlines and Citi have announced a decade-long extension of their co-branded partnership, marking a significant evolution in their 37-year relationship. Citi will become the exclusive issuer of the AAdvantage co-branded credit card portfolio in the U.S. starting in 2026.
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Track IHG Nightly Award Rates & Rebook When Prices Drop (My Recent NYC Example)
Good morning everyone, I hope your week is going well.  Last week (Thanksgiving Week), Laura and I spent 4 days in New York City.  We stayed at the conveniently located Crowne Plaza Times Square IHG Hotel which is close to Times Square, the Theater District, the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, and...