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Saving Money With Marriott Bonvoy Cash & Points Stays
Saving Money With Marriott Bonvoy Cash & Points Stays
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The availability of Cash + Points redemptions varies by hotel, and properties participating in Cash + Points redemptions are not listed anywhere on the Marriott website. Unless you know prior to searching for a reservation that the hotel is offering the "Cash & Points Redemption" on the next page, it's sheer luck if you stumble onto a property searching by location. Here's how the process works and when these bookings make sense.

Senitra HorbrookBrie Bash
Senitra Horbrook & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Booking Cottages.com Rentals Using Wyndham Rewards
Booking Cottages.com Rentals Using Wyndham Rewards
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You may know that you can book Vacasa rentals in North and Central America with Wyndham Rewards, but did you know that there are also vacation rentals in the United Kingdom bookable with Wyndham points? Through a partnership with Cottages.com, Wyndham Rewards members can use their points to book over 15,000 properties throughout the U.K. Here's what you need to know about Wyndham Rewards' partnership with Cottages.com — and how to earn lots of  Wyndham Rewards points to snag these vacation rentals.

Brie Bash
Brie Bash

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Here’s What Your Hyatt Points Are Worth Toward Mr & Mrs Smith Bookings
Here’s What Your Hyatt Points Are Worth Toward Mr & Mrs Smith Bookings
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The big news is that Hyatt's partnership with Mr & Mrs Smith officially launched. While it's easy to get excited by the shiny, new object, one of the easy-to-miss details with the integration is that Hyatt opted to price award nights at Mr & Mrs Smith properties dynamically. Before you empty your World of Hyatt account on a stay at a participating property, it's worth revisiting what your Hyatt points are worth to ensure you get the most out of your points.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Everything You Need To Know About Air France–KLM Flying Blue Elite Status
Everything You Need To Know About Air France–KLM Flying Blue Elite Status
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Air France KLM Flying has four elite status levels beyond the Explorer, entry-level tier. Each level has its own set of perks, benefits, and qualifying criteria, although top-tier Ultimate status is very difficult to earn. Flying Blue elite status has a few quirks that make it different from other airline loyalty programs; these can be good or bad, depending on your situation.

Sam Helmy
Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

ANA Mileage Club Award Charts and Stopover Rules
ANA Mileage Club Award Charts and Stopover Rules
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One trait of Japanese frequent flyer programs is the tendency to translate the program information in such meticulous detail that readers suffer from data overload. The original intention with our ANA post(s) was to crate just one guide that touched on award pricing, definitions, sweet spots, and how to book an award. But after digging into the program in depth, we’ve had to break it up into three posts. This installment covers the different award charts with ANA Mileage Club and some associated rules.

Samantha HollandJess Farley
Samantha Holland & Jess Farley

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Aeroplan’s Amazing Singapore Airlines Award Availability
Aeroplan’s Amazing Singapore Airlines Award Availability
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Air Canada partners with an abundant number of airlines across the world. And among those partners is a fellow Star Alliance member, Singapore Airlines, which boasts a fan-favorite, lavish business-class product. Better yet, you can use Air Canada Aeroplan points to book one of these seats. Generally, availability is better, and the pricing is more attractive, than what you'll find with other programs.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Loyalty Points
Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Loyalty Points
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If you're after American Airlines AAdvantage® elite status, you'll need to focus on one thing: Loyalty Points. In this comprehensive guide, we look at the many ways to earn Loyalty Points — what counts and what doesn't — to help you on your way toward AAdvantage elite status. Let's dig into the many ways to earn American Airlines Loyalty Points — and the ways that don't yield any elite status earnings.

Ryan SmithTyler Glatt
Ryan Smith & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

How the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ Card Improves the AAdvantage Business Program
How the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ Card Improves the AAdvantage Business Program
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American Airlines launched their new Business AAdvantage program late last year. Now that the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® waives the Business AAdvantage requirements. even more people can participate in the program in order to earn points, miles and status faster. Learn more about how to enroll if you're a new or current cardholder and other perks of this valuable business card.

Samantha Holland
Samantha Holland

Reviewed by Ryan Smith