Recently, I received an update from American Airlines AAdvantage eShopping portal with my total points earned this year through the end of September and I have already surpassed the amount I earned in all of 2016!
Read MoreFor fall 2017, IHG is offering a new version of "Accelerate." I have not been a big fan of previous "Accelerate" promotions, but I am surprised at just how lucrative the fall 2017 edition is. Let's take a closer look.
Read More"Mega Bonus" from Marriott Reward can be very rewarding to a customer who makes only a couple of stays...literally...this fall. If you complete two stays, you will earn a free hotel night. That is a very attractive promotion!
Read MoreStarwood's fall promotion, "Explore More," offers up to 1,000 bonus Starpoints® per stay with an additional 10,000 Starpoints® if you stay 25 nights during the promotion period. I analyze this to see if it is an attractive offer.
Read MoreHilton's fall 2017 promotion, "Double Points," offers double points on stays through December 31, 2017.
Read MoreRecently, Chase changed its rules and now prohibits a user from carrying more than one Sapphire card product. My wife wants to apply for the very attractive Chase Sapphire Reserve card so we decided to downgrade her current Chase Sapphire Preferred to the Chase Freedom Unlimited. The process was fairly simple and now she will be able to apply for the Sapphire Reserve product.
Read MoreYesterday I received an email from Barclaycard introducing a very interesting program for its AAdvantage Aviator card. According to the email, I was invited to participate in a pilot for Flight Cents which allows you "to [round] up your purchases to the nearest dollar, and [turn] that rounded up amount into American Airlines AAdvantage® miles."
Read MorePriority Pass is a lounge network that offers memberships that provide access to airport lounges throughout the world. In August, locations in Africa, Asia and South America were added to the network.
Read MoreDelta Air Lines had several interesting news announcements last week. Video chat with reservations. Get an updated TUMI amenity kit in Delta One. And earn SkyMiles for Airbnb stays.
Read MoreSavannah, GA has many reasons to visit, and one of those is the selection of wonderful restaurants the town boasts. On our recent trip, we managed to have seafood each of our two nights, including one at a restaurant that is a must-visit every time we are in town!
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