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The Blue Business^® Plus Credit Card from American Express is one of the most underrated Amex cards that I have in my wallet. It offers simplicity and a great earning structure for small business owners — all with a annual…

The Platinum Card^® from American Express is one of the most popular cards for premium travel perks, yet it has gotten a coupon-book reputation in the last few years with its vast number of statement credits. That said, some of…

Booking certain bucket list properties can often take a bit of luck since award availability can be lacking. One such property is the Conrad Bora Bora Nui. This luxury resort is a favorite in the points and miles community, but,…

It’s time to get excited about winter vacation rentals. World of Hyatt members can earn 20% of their points back at Homes & Hideaways stays through March 9, 2025. This is a great opportunity for travelers who prefer vacation rentals…

The more credit cards I get and the longer I am in the points and miles game, the more I appreciate easy-to-use benefits. That’s why I love the digital entertainment credit on The Platinum Card^® from American Express. This annual…

I’ve been deep in the points and miles game for a decade and have grown to appreciate credit cards that offer easy value. In other words, if I can get enough value from a card without jumping through hoops to…

Recently, the Thompson Playa del Carmen Main House and Thompson Playa del Carmen Beach House closed for unexpected maintenance. Hyatt just announced that they will reopen next month as Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen. Here’s what we know so far…

If you’re shopping through Capital One Miles today, you may notice a big change: the ability to bonus miles in lieu of cash-back! Capital One Offers is essentially a shopping portal that you can access through your Capital One credit…

The author traveled as a guest of Turkish Airlines. All opinions are the author’s own, and the airline had no input in this article. I recently took my first trip on Turkish Airlines, flying round-trip in business class between New…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve^® is one of my favorite travel credit cards. It’s been in my wallet since it was introduced in 2016, and I still use it for the majority of my travel expenses — especially for flights. There…

My family and I stayed for 4 nights in September 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course in California. This hotel’s mid-century modern style is blended with a layout that feels like a…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve^® and Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card are incredibly popular, and for good reason. These cards open up the ability to earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points, which is one of the best transferrable points currencies available today. Not…

The author traveled as a guest of the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. All opinions are the author’s own, and the hotel had no input in this review. Aruba is a popular vacation spot for good reason. It has…

American Airlines is now allowing Delta, United, and Southwest Airlines elite members to status match to the American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program. While it’s referred to as an Instant Status Match promotion, there aren’t any published promotion dates. Here are…

Could you use an extra 100,000 or more miles? While getting a new credit card is often the fastest route to earning a large pool of rewards, there’s another, less commonly discussed option. Over the past few years, I’ve earned…

At first, I was excited to learn about the “enhanced” relationship between Hyatt and American Airlines that will take effect in 2025. After all, they are my favorite hotel chain and airline, and I have status in each program (Hyatt…

The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express comes with a huge list of benefits. But let’s be real: They aren’t useful for everyone. When you’re evaluating whether or not to apply for a card, just looking at the list of…

There’s a new limited-time 20% bonus when you transfer Amex Membership Rewards points to Air France-KLM Flying Blue. We’re always in search of ways to get more value from our points and miles, and transfer bonuses are a great way…

I have both The Platinum Card^® from American Express ( annual fee; rates & fees) and The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express ( annual fee; rates & fees). You might be thinking: having 2 cards with annual fees totaling…

There are new Chase Travel promos for new or repeat users of the platform with an eligible Chase credit card. You could earn bonus points or a statement credit, depending on the promotion you enroll in. Here are the details…

The World of Hyatt Credit Card has a limited-time offer for new cardmembers. Now through October 31, 2024, you can earn 5 Category 1-4 free night certificates after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months after account opening. Here are…