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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Why You Should Be Strategic With Your Cardless Applications

The Cardless credit card portfolio is nothing short of interesting. In its current form, Cardless offers a trio of airline credit cards alongside a Simon American Express product. In the past, Cardless featured credit cards for sports teams, and soon, it will roll out four new cards spread across Avianca and Qatar Airways. However, according to Cardless' website, there's a potential restriction you'll want to be aware of before you apply for your first Cardless credit card. Simply put, you may not be able to get another one. Emphasis on may.

Booking Cottages.com Rentals Using Wyndham Rewards

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.

Chase Slate Edge℠ Credit Card Review: A Solid Card for Building Credit

If you're looking for a card with a lengthy introductory APR period to help you finance large purchases or avoid interest while paying down debt, the Chase Slate Edge℠ could be it. You won't earn any rewards on purchases, but that might be a fair tradeoff to avoid expensive interest payments or pay off large purchases over time. The card also rewards you for developing healthy credit habits. Does that make the Chase Slate Edge a good addition to your wallet? Read our full review to find out more.

Hyatt Notifying Guests Whose SLH Stays Will Rejoin Program Through Mr & Mrs Smith

Hyatt's recently rolled out partnership with Mr & Mrs Smith spelled the end of its partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). However, of particular interest to World of Hyatt members is the short list of hotels that belong to both collections: Mr & Mrs Smith and SLH. And if you've booked a stay at one of these properties past May 15, 2024 — the effective end date of the Hyatt–SLH partnership — we now have some details on how Hyatt is approaching stays for dual-collection properties.

Buy Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles With a 100% Bonus (1.5¢ Per Mile)

Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles just launched a new buy miles offer. Valid until May 9, 2024, Miles & Smiles members can buy up to 99,999 miles during this deal and receive up to 100% bonus miles. If maximized, this promotion can drop the price per mile down to as low as 1.5¢ each. But with Turkish Airlines devaluing its charts and miles earlier this year, does a promotion like this still make sense? Let's dive into the details of this promotion and see a few times you can grab a sweet redemption at a cheaper price than the cash rate.

Avianca Re-Introducing U.S. Credit Cards, Waitlist Now Open

It's easy to appreciate Avianca LifeMiles' versatility. After all, you can book just about any flight with them, including short hops to Bogotá, domestic United flights for next to nothing, and even transatlantic luxury courtesy of Lufthansa first class. Even better, it's long been a breeze to earn LifeMiles. And soon, it'll get a bit easier as Avianca re-introduces two credit cards to the U.S. market through the fintech platform Cardless. Here's what we know about the new Avianca credit cards.

Discounted Choice, Hyatt, and Wyndham Points — This Week’s Lucrative Daily Getaways Offers

The 2024 U.S. Travel Association Daily Getaways is back for 2024, and the deals are ongoing! This year, the promotion runs from Monday to Friday from April 15 through May 3, 2024. Similar to most years, there are some excellent deals to be had, including hotel points purchases from 0.5¢ per point to cheap Vegas getaways and more. Offers for discounted Choice Privileges points go live in an hour, plus other deals coming up this week.

Last Call: Transfer Capital One Miles to Virgin Red With a 30% Transfer Bonus

Capital One's ongoing 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Red is coming to an end on May 1, 2024. Sweet spots unlocked by this transfer bonus include domestic Delta flights for under 6k Capital One miles, 39k-mile business class flights to Europe, and ANA business class to Japan starting at 27k Capital One miles. Here's how to take advantage of these great redemption options before this offer ends.

AAdvantage® MileUp Card Review: A Mediocre Option for Earning AA Miles With No Annual Fee

The American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp® Card is an okay option with no annual fee and a few benefits. It earns 2X on AA purchases and at grocery stores. If you're trying to earn AA miles in as many ways as possible, then you might consider adding this card to your collection. Otherwise, there are better options for benefits. However, for those wanting to earn miles with no annual fee, you might be interested.