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Although Marriott Bonvoy dropped its award chart in favor of dynamic pricing in March 2022, plenty of people are still fans of Marriott Bonvoy. Now, loyalists will have another reason to celebrate as the Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties join the loyalty…

We all love a good transferable point currency, and Citi ThankYou Rewards are no exception. Among its host of travel partners are favorites such as Avianca Lifemiles and Qatar Airways. However, a recent conversation with a Citi representative confirmed that…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Do you like airport lounge access? Do you fly United often and find yourself frustrated when you can’t enter a United Club on domestic flights if you don’t…

Trying to figure out how to use your rewards? Whether you’re a longtime fan of Capital One Miles or you’ve just jumped on the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card* train, there’s a lot to love about this flexible…

Bilt Rewards, the program that earns you points on rent, has announced the addition of 2 new transfer partners — United Airlines and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. These will join its other hotel and airline partners to make Bilt Rewards…

Expired: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available.  Marriott’s answer to Airbnb, Homes & Villas by Marriott International offers full-sized vacation rentals. Although this brand was launched a few years ago, it’s not often referenced —…

Wyndham is one of the largest hotel chains in the world, but odds are you haven’t heard much about it in the realm of award travel. Why’s that? Aside from its lack of aspirational hotels, finding value with Wyndham Rewards…

Following recent news that MGM Resorts was devaluing non-gaming play for its loyalty program, the company has announced a revamp of the entire M life program. It launches on February 1, 2022, and we interviewed an MGM representative to get…

In unhappy news for Hilton loyalists, Hilton Honors has made the move to extend its food and beverage credit offering in lieu of breakfast through 2022. This move is not unexpected but is certainly unwelcome. Let’s take a look. Hilton…

Copa Airlines, the Panama-based Star Alliance member, has officially begun flights from Panama City (PTY) in Panama to Atlanta’s Hartfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). Flights are operated on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays on the Boeing 737-800 according to the following…

We’re always on the lookout for new ways to save money on vacation, and this is especially true when it comes to pricey destinations such as Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World resorts and hotels are now available to book…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. All right — who of us has fallen prey to the long-missing, never-visible, Hilton free night certificate? Whether you hold the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and enjoy…

Coming quickly on the heels of announcing its first hotel transfer partner, Choice Privileges, Citi ThankYou Rewards has outdone itself by adding a second hotel partner just a month later. Now, cardholders who earn ThankYou Points can transfer over their…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. We all know that the world runs on coffee. This truth is perhaps this is why American Express has added its newest benefit to all its cards, consumer…

So you’ve done the work — whether you’ve legged it a few thousand miles in economy class or splurged for just a couple of expensive business class flights, you’ve finally earned yourself some United PlusPoints. Congrats! Now how do you…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is a massive hotel chain — with thousands of properties sprinkled around the world, you can find a Wyndham hotel nearly anywhere you go….

Where are our Citi enthusiasts? Citi ThankYou Rewards has had a tough time in recent years with the gutting and then demise of the Citi Prestige^® Card, Citi’s answer to other top-tier travel cards. Since then, however, Citi has been…

Update: The offers mentioned below have expired and are no longer available. Big news for both the Chase Sapphire Reserve^® and the Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card as Chase has launched new welcome offers. These replace previous best-ever offers that debuted earlier…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Amex has a decent lineup of Platinum cards available to consumers. Whether you’re interested in The Platinum Card^® from American Express or The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express, you’re…

It’s no secret that United and Chase have a healthy relationship. Between several different co-branded United credit cards and as a Chase transfer partner with Chase’s Ultimate Rewards, it comes as no surprise that updated benefits for United’s top-tier credit…

Frequent travelers have probably heard a time or two about the United Excursionist Perk. But, by and large, this benefit tends to be underrated. Whether you’re a United loyalist or not, the Excursionist Perk can provide tons of value —…