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Halloween is upon us and all the spooky feels are in the air. For those of you who want to embrace the season of the supernatural, what’s better than planning a stay at a haunted hotel? Doing it with points, of course! Here's a list of 8 fantastically freaky hotels you can book with points.

Citi just launched a new transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles. Here's a look at how you can get 25% more LifeMiles when transferring from Citi ThankYou points until November 5, 2023. From domestic United flights for 6k Citi ThankYou points to business class to Europe for 28k Citi ThankYou points, here are some of the incredible sweet spots this unlocks.

Multiple credit cards earn Ultimate Rewards points — the bank points issued by Chase bank. Here's a look at the numerous cards that can earn these points, including the pros and cons of each and how the cards compare. With this information, you can plan your earning strategy to build an arsenal of Ultimate Rewards points.

AwardWallet offers loads of features beyond tracking your loyalty accounts. In fact, AwardWallet has a series of tools to help you maximize your points and miles earning by securely tracking each transaction you make, analyzing the information, and providing you feedback as to how you could boost your earnings.

A new calendar quarter recently started. That means now is a great time to review the credit cards with quarterly rotating bonus categories. Here are the eligible categories and how to enroll to earn up to 5% (or 5x points) on eligible cards.

One great perk that American Express has long offered on its premium products is the annual airline fee credit. Although you have to select an airline to use the credit with each year, you can actually change it quite simply. Here's how to change your preferred airline for the Amex airline fee credit.

You can now enroll your Chase card to get between three and 15 months of free DoorDash DashPass membership. Plus, Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can enroll to get monthly DoorDash credits. Here's how you can take advantage of this offer now and enjoy it through the end of 2024.

Earning airline elite status doesn't have to be so hard. Many airlines offer customers easier routes to elite status. Whether through a status match, a fast track, or a challenge, earning airline elite status is within reach for even the most casual of travelers. Here's a look at the current opportunities.

Hilton has several co-branded credit cards that award a free night certificate to cardholders. These certificates can offer incredible value with a little bit of planning and research. Certificates are not capped by a point amount or category (like many other free nights), and they can be used at all but a short list of excluded properties.

Summer travel is here and in full force and that means so is Hyatt's latest seasonal promotion. From July 11 through September 17, 2023, co-branded Hyatt cardholders can get a 20% points rebate at select hotels. From boutique hotels in Austin for under 10k points to staying in the heart of Europe for under 3k points, here's how you can maximize this promotion.

Marriott Bonvoy members can earn up to 6x Bonvoy points on qualifying Uber and Uber Eats purchases. However, Marriott just increased the requirement for what qualifies as an eligible purchase. In this post, we will show you how to link your Marriott Bonvoy and Uber accounts so that you can start earning through this new partnership. Plus, here are the best cards to use to maximize your return on Uber Eats orders.

Having access to airport lounges is a game-changer when it comes to the travel experience. With Priority Pass Select, you can access lounges throughout the world for no additional cost. Additionally, you can enjoy a credit on meals at eligible restaurants and use your membership for other non-lounge experiences.

Hyatt's partnership with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) has given World of Hyatt members access to hundreds of SLH properties where members can earn and use their Hyatt points. Here's what you need to know.

When thinking of luxurious hotels, IHG probably isn't the first brand to come to mind. But IHG shouldn't be ignored when planning your dream trip as it has its share of amazing properties around the world. Here are some of the best redemptions we found by looking at AwardWallet members' recent redemptions.

The only thing better than award travel is award travel with elite status. When you hold elite status with a brand, you can enjoy huge money-saving perks, ranging from free room upgrades to bonus earnings on every dollar you spend. Here are all the status match and elite status fast track opportunities currently available with hotel programs.

Membership Rewards can be used in so many ways. From transferring to airlines or even adding money to your investment accounts, these points are jam-packed with value. Here are all of the credit cards that earn American Express Membership Rewards - and the pros and cons of each.

American Express Centurion Lounges are some of the most highly sought-after airport lounges. However, you'll need to have the right card (and potentially fly the right airline) to enter. In this post, we explain how you can score access to Centurion Lounges, the Centurion Lounge locations, and why they're so great in the first place.

Capital One now offers cardholders the option to view their card number, expiration date, and CVV online. Additionally, members can generate a temporary virtual card number to use when shopping online, which can help keep your information safe from fraudulent activity.

Have you earned a Southwest Companion Pass in 2023? Or are you on track to do so? If so, this post is your go-to resource for how to use this awesome benefit once you've earned it. Learn how to select or change your designated companion and how to add them to any trip for as little as $5.60 in taxes.

Virgin Atlantic is offering elite status holders of a dozen airlines the opportunity to match their status to Virgin Atlantic and receive complimentary Flying Club Silver or Gold status. Virgin Atlantic has offered status matches like this in the past. However, there's a twist this time around.

Targeted American Express cardmembers can score 20,000 bonus Membership Rewards points by enrolling in Amex's Pay Over Time feature. Here are the links to try to see if you were selected for this amazing offer.

Hyatt and Chase have teamed up to deliver a top-tier business card in the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card. This long-awaited product comes with welcome offer of 60,000 points, alongside high-value perks that should put it on the radar of any Hyatt member with a small business.

Capital One Offers is Capital One's newly expanded program for earning cash back when shopping through select merchants. Initially, the selection of retailers was limited, but Capital One has added a significant number of new merchants recently. Moreover, there are even more options for cardholders than what you can see on the public-facing page.

If you find yourself with the itch to plan a trip and flexibility is on your side, using a feature like the IHG award calendar can help save you a chunk of points or cash. It can also save you time. Rather than having to search night after night for the cheapest pricing, you can view availability and costs for an entire month at a time.

Resort fees are never fun to pay, but they are even more frustrating when they are implemented on your free nights and award stays. Here are all of the hotel brands that waive resort fees on award nights—as well as the ones that don't. This should help you know what to expect during your next hotel stay.

Connecting your email account to AwardWallet will open up a whole new world of convenience and organization. It takes just minutes to set up, and once you do it, AwardWallet can provide more timely, detailed, and accurate information about your rewards and travel plans. Learn how to supercharge your AwardWallet account by securely connecting your email today.

The U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature card is a user-friendly option that comes with a generous welcome offer along with practical everyday spending categories. Travel purchases and fuel purchases—which include gas stations and electric vehicle charging—earn 4x points, and grocery purchases get 2x back.

Did you know AwardWallet can automatically organize all of your travel plans and reservations into a convenient master itinerary? From flights and hotel stays to rental cars and dinner reservations, AwardWallet makes it easy to access all the details you need with a click or a tap. Here’s a look at how this handy feature works.

Welcome to our series on how to use AwardWallet! We're here to help you make the most of our powerful tools for tracking your loyalty programs, rewards points, and travel plans. In this post, we’ll take you on a brief tour and guide to your account list—your home for staying up to date on all of your connected loyalty accounts.

Hilton recently devalued several of its top-tier properties with no notice. Hotels that were once 95,000 Hilton points per night have shot up to 110,000 and even 120,000 points per night. Here's a look at the Hilton Honors properties where we are seeing increases in the number of points you need for a reservation.