Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program

Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program

Marriott Platinum Elite status is one of the best mid-tier hotel statuses you can earn — unlocking perks like free breakfast, room upgrades (including suites), 4 pm late checkout, and access to executive lounges. Even better, you don’t need to spend 50 nights a year to get it. Here’s what makes Platinum the Marriott Bonvoy sweet spot — and how to earn it faster with the right credit cards.
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Millions of Miles Earned, Redeemed, and Flown: Seven Years As a Digital Nomad, By the Numbers

Seven years ago today, on July 2, 2017, my wife Katie and I took off on our first flight as digital nomads. Seven years later, we are still traveling the world full-time with no plans to stop. Thanks to points and miles, we've been able to travel full-time for a lot less than we ever imagined. Here's a recap of how much we've traveled in the past seven years — and how we paid for it.

How To Book Vacation Rental Properties From 15,000 Capital One or Citi Points Per Night

Thanks to Wyndham Rewards' partnership with Vacasa, travelers can book vacation rentals for 15,000 points per night — or just 13,500 points per night if you're a Wyndham Rewards cardholder. Don't have Wyndham points? You can transfer Capital One miles or Citi ThankYou Points to Wyndham at a 1:1 transfer ratio. Here's what you need to know about this potentially lucrative redemption option.

Buy One LifeMiles Award, Get One Free, Plus a 20% Rebate on Flights to Europe

Avianca LifeMiles is out with its latest unique promotions, this time offering two-for-one award tickets to select destinations and a 20% mileage rebate on flights to Europe. The list of terms on both promotions are a mile long, and the promotions themselves are sort of quirky. However, it's worth a look if you want to get a lot of value out of your LifeMiles for travel on Avianca in fall 2024. But you'll want to act fast. You have until July 4, 2024, to make your reservations. Let's dive into the details of these Avianca LifeMiles promotions.

Get a Year of I Prefer Titanium Status for Free With This Promo Code

We've asked before if you should care about I Prefer Hotel Rewards — the loyalty program of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts hospitality group. In short: Although the program is somewhat niche, it's worth knowing about if you like upscale properties. Now, with a new elite status offer that anyone can use, there's an extra incentive to give the program a look. Here's how to enjoy I Prefer Titanium status for a year — for free.

Chase Freedom Unlimited® Credit Card Review: No Annual Fee and Powerful Earning

The Chase Freedom Unlimited® earns 5% on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3% on dining at restaurants and drugstores, and 1.5% on other eligible purchases on all purchases, charges no annual fee, and is one of our key recommendations for folks building out a portfolio of Ultimate Rewards earning cards. This card is a great complement to others but also stands well on its own.