Marriott Annual Choice Benefits: Best Options and How to Select Your Perks Before the Upcoming Deadline by Ian Snyder January 12, 2025 0 If you accrue 50 or 75 Marriott elite night credits in a calendar year, you'll be rewarded with a Marriott Annual Choice Benefit, one of the best perks of hitting these thresholds. Rather than an ongoing status benefit, you'll have a one-time selection from a list of options. The choices range from Nightly Upgrade Awards and Free Night Award to extra Elite Night Credits and even a $1,000 discount on a hotel brand mattress.
U.S. Bank to Cap Rewards on the Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card, Implement New Point Expiry Policy by Mark Jackson January 11, 2025 1 The U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card has been a favorite for earning 4X rewards on dining, but starting April 14, 2025, this benefit will be capped. Here’s a look at this update and the new points expiration policy that could impact how you use and manage your rewards.
Delta Drops Lyft and Partners with Uber: Here’s What You Need to Know by Skye Class December 4, 2025 2 Delta is changing its rideshare partner. After an eight-year partnership with Lyft, Delta is switching to Uber, which will allow members to earn SkyMiles on select Uber rides. This partnership will go into effect soon, and the Delta and Lyft partnership will end on April 7, 2025. Here are the details.
The Venetian and Palazzo Join World of Hyatt: Earn and Redeem Points on Stays by Skye Class January 10, 2025 0 In December 2024, Hyatt announced a long-term licensing agreement with The Venetian and The Palazzo. The transition from IHG to Hyatt is now complete. As of January 9, 2025, World of Hyatt members can earn and use points on stays at The Venetian. Here are the details.
JFK Delta One Lounge Guide: What’s It’s Really Like and How To Maximize Your Visit by JT Genter January 10, 2025 2 The new JFK Delta One Lounge was hailed as "one of the best in the world" after it opened. My experience fell short of that. Here's my review of the lounge before a recent Delta One flight.
I Applied for the U.K. ETA as a U.S. Citizen — Here’s How Long It Took and Which Card to Use by JT Genter January 9, 2025 3 Starting this week, U.S. citizens must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or visa before traveling to the United Kingdom. Ahead of my travel to the Scottish isles later this month, my wife and I went through the process ourselves -- one on the website and one through the app. Here's our experience, including which method was faster and how the payments coded on our credit cards.
ZorkFest 2025 Tickets Now On Sale: Here’s What It Was Like Last Year by JT Genter January 9, 2025 0 The dates and city have been announced for ZorkFest 2025, and presale tickets are now on sale. Learn what you need to know about next year's event, as well as my experience at ZorkFest 2024.
Choice Privileges Announces Major Changes for 2025: Longer Booking Window, Premium Room Options & More by Skye Class January 9, 2025 0 Choice Hotels is enhancing its Privileges rewards program in 2025, introducing a 50-week booking window for reward nights and expanding premium room options. Additionally, the return of RewardSaver will provide members with opportunities to book reward nights for as low as 6,000 points. Here are all the details.
Delta Medallion Elite Status: How to Earn It in 2025 and the Perks You’ll Enjoy by Ian Snyder December 27, 2025 10 Whether you aim to earn Delta's elite status for the first time or seek methods to re-qualify, this guide covers everything you need to know about earning Delta Medallion status and how it can enhance your travel experience.
Airalo, GigSky, and FlexiRoam: Which eSIM Should You Use on Your Next International Trip? by Lauren Wynn January 6, 2025 0 eSIMs can keep you connected as you travel without the expense of international data plans or the hassle of buying a physical SIM cards in each destination. But choosing the right eSIM is critical. Here's our comparison of three top options, including which is best for affordable coverage for short trips, long-term travelers with multiple profiles, and for region-specific plans.
Hilton Hikes Award Rates at Several Midscale and Luxury Properties — Here’s What We Know by Sam Helmy January 6, 2025 0 Hilton Honors has increased award pricing at a wide range of its mid-tier and luxury properties over the last couple of weeks. Seemingly, Hilton is quietly implementing peak award pricing, even for standard-level awards. Here's what we know so far about the changes.
Capital One Spark Cash Select Relaunches $750 Bonus With No Annual Fee by Jess Farley October 21, 2025 5 Capital One just relaunched a $750 bonus on the no-annual-fee Spark Cash Select, the best deal we’ve seen on this card since 2024. Here’s how to pick the Spark card that maximizes your return based on your business spend.
Free Food Delivery at Choice Hotels: How to Get Grubhub+ Perks by Skye Class December 13, 2025 0 Guests staying at participating Choice hotels in the U.S. can enjoy a convenient perk during their stay: Free delivery through Grubhub. Here’s how you can take advantage of this benefit on your next Choice stay.
Earn While You Burn: 4 Airlines That Offer Elite Status Credits on Award Travel by Tyler Glatt September 22, 2025 8 Generally speaking, earning elite status and award travel don't mix. After all, earning elite status credit on travels you fund with points and miles sounds too good to be true. However, four airlines buck this trend. So, which airlines will offer you elite status credits on award travel? Let's take a look.
Do Amex Points Expire? 7 Ways You Could Forfeit Membership Rewards by Sam Helmy January 5, 2025 51 American Express Membership Rewards points may not expire due to inactivity or a fixed point lifespan. But, you can forfeit Membership Rewards points in certain circumstances. Here's what you need to know to keep your Amex points safe.
Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business Amex Card Review: Useful Perks for Delta Flyers Without Elite Status by Senitra Horbrook January 4, 2025 12 The Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card is the entry-level co-branded business card from Delta. It offers several perks for Delta flyers. But if you don't fly Delta much, this entry-level card might not be a good fit. Our in-depth review will help you know if this is the right card for your business needs.
Free Cell Phone Insurance: Which Cards Cover Damage, Theft, and Loss [2025] by Jess Farley and Andrew Kunesh January 4, 2025 62 Credit card issuers are noticing consumer trends, and several credit cards have added cell phone protection over the years. This is good news since replacing or repairing a cell phone can be costly. Here are the cards that offer this benefit and the details of what is (and isn't) covered.
Amex UK Drops Singapore KrisFlyer – Here Are the Remaining Transfer Partners by Tyler Glatt January 9, 2025 0 Without notice, American Express U.K. (not U.S.) removed Singapore KrisFlyer as a transfer partner today. Here’s what Amex UK members need to know, plus a look at the remaining transfer partners.
IHG Tightens Lounge Membership Rules: Goodbye to the 24-Month Loophole by Sam Helmy January 3, 2025 0 IHG quietly closed a loophole that let IHG One Rewards members earn a lounge membership for up to 24 months by timing when they earned and selected a milestone reward. Here's what you need to know about this change and how it will affect your Milestone Rewards selections in 2025.
Unlock Best Western Elite Status Through the End of 2026 — Without Staying a Single Night by Sam Helmy December 27, 2025 18 Best Western just extended its long-running no-catch status match is back. You can status match to Best Western from many other hotel programs and keep your new status through December 31, 2026 -- with no stay requirements! Here's how to request this free status match.
Fast-Track to Alaska Atmos Rewards Platinum Status in 2025: Special Offer for Corporate Travelers by Skye Class January 1, 2026 0 Alaska Airlines offers status challenges for targeted Atmos Rewards members each year. Through 2025, select corporate travelers can earn up to Platinum status days after completing just 10 round trips. Dozens of companies are eligible, so check your email to see if you have one of the offers. Here are the details.
Bilt Mastercard Review: Earn Points on Dining & Travel, Pay Rent Without Transaction Fees by Ajay Jain January 2, 2025 1 The Bilt Mastercard® lets cardholders earns points for rent payments without incurring transaction fees. Plus the card earns 3x points on dining, 2x on travel, 1x on other purchases (including rent), and 0.5x on home purchases. Read our full review of the Bilt Mastercard to see what makes it a no-annual fee card with premium benefits.
IHG Offers 500 Bonus Points for Downloading the IHG App by Skye Class and Scott Sikes January 1, 2026 1 Are you in the mood for some bonus IHG One Rewards points? IHG is offering 500 points just for downloading the IHG app. Here's how to register.
How I Saved 175k Points and $889 With the Southwest Companion Pass — And How You Can Get Your Own by JT Genter January 1, 2025 2 Since earning it in early 2023, my wife and I used the Southwest Companion Pass to save over 175,000 Rapid Rewards points and $888 across 31 Southwest flights. Here's an overview of how we did it, plus how you can earn your own Southwest Companion Pass to get buy-one-get-one-free travel on Southwest through December 31, 2026!
From Maldives in Qatar Qsuite to Sydney in First: My 9 Best Mileage Redemptions of 2024 by JT Genter January 1, 2025 0 In 2024, my wife and I redeemed over 1.5 million points and miles to travel around the world, mostly in business and first class. From Qatar Qsuite to Lufthansa First Class, here are our 9 best redemptions for 2024.
Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Card Review: Top-Notch Perks by Dan Miller and Mark Jackson December 31, 2024 68 The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card is a long-term keeper for many business owners. Our detailed review looks at each to help you make an informed decision about whether you should apply for this card.
Earn Airline Elite Status Without Flying: Status Match, Fast Track, Card Spending Opportunities [2025] by Patrick Stouffer and Jenna Hansen November 21, 2025 114 Earn airline elite status presents a conundrum. Status improves your travel, but airlines typically only reward those who fly (and suffer) a ton without it. But what if you could shortcut your way to elite status without paying your dues first? Here's how to earn airline elite status without stepping on a plane, from status matches to card spending.
British Airways Will Rebrand ‘Executive Club’ and Introduce Revenue-Based Tier Point Earning by Tyler Glatt December 30, 2024 1 On April 1, 2025, British Airways Executive Club will roll out a wide range of program changes that'll see the full-scale adoption of revenue-based earning, an overhaul of its elite status qualification requirements, a name change, and more. Here are the details.
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