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Different from your typical airport lounge, there’s a mostly outdoor space at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) called the Chase Sapphire Terrace. It opened in late March 2023, but this space will become public — aka, no longer a Chase…

I have … well, a lot of credit cards. And so does my wife. Many of these cards help us earn extra points on spending or add extra perks to our trips, such as lounge access or free checked bags….

I’ve often heard people say, “Platinum Elite is the level where Marriott Bonvoy benefits become good.” And that’s largely true. However, I aim for the elite tier above that every year — Marriott’s Titanium Elite tier. For me, the extra…

RetailMeNot is back with its National Cash Back Day promotion — which actually runs for 3 days this year. From November 7 to 9, 2024, you can earn bonus cash-back on numerous merchants. How does 20% cash-back on your upcoming…

The holiday travel season is upon us, and Hyatt is celebrating the beginning of the season by offering travelers savings across the globe at participating hotels in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Let’s dive into the details! Hyatt’s “Members…

Converting hotel points to airline miles (and vice versa) often doesn’t make sense. The math changes a bit when there’s a 15% transfer bonus, however. Right now, you can enjoy 15% extra Flying Blue miles when converting your ALL –…

Looking for a luxury hotel stay and want to save money? Buying points for your upcoming reservation might help you save money. Leading Hotels of the World is a collection of over 400 luxury properties, and you can buy Leaders…

If you’re looking to buy Finnair Avios and save money along the way, there’s good news. You can buy Finnair Avios with a 10% discount right now. Given Finnair’s adoption of Avios in early 2024, this also provides a way…

The Business Centurion^® Card from American Express offers numerous benefits to cardholders to justify its hefty annual fee and pricey initiation fee. Among the key perks is a 50% points rebate when using points to buy flights from AmexTravel.com. However,…

Would I like to receive Flying Blue miles in my account automatically every month? Definitely. Would I like to pay for that feature? That’s a different question. Flying Blue — the combined loyalty program of Air France and KLM —…

Points transfers from American Express to Cathay Pacific just got 15% more valuable — well, temporarily. This offer is available until November 30, 2024. Let’s check out the details. Amex to Cathay Pacific Transfer Bonus Details Through November 30, 2024,…

Technically, Miles & More (the rewards program of Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Austrian, and others) doesn’t sell miles. However, you can buy Miles & More miles right now through a special offer on “bundles” for the next week only. What’s…

Passport stamp collectors took note when changes to EU border rules were announced, signaling the end of physical stamps in your passport. However, the expected launch date of these new systems for November 10, 2024, isn’t happening. That’s because France,…

Chase has brought back its Month of More for those with a Freedom credit card. Many of your favorite brands are participating, and you can enjoy rewards in 2 ways: when redeeming points toward gift cards or earning extra cash-back…

If you have travel plans that include the Caribbean and Latin America, here’s a Marriott Bonvoy sale that could help you get there with up to a 30% discount. This sale is good for stays of 4 or 7 nights…

There are certain things you can mark on your calendar because you know they’ll happen every year. Unfortunately, Alaska Airlines raising its lounge membership prices is among those annual trends. The airline quietly added a note about price increases on…

Matachica Resort & Spa offers a tranquil setting with everything you need on-site — the type of resort where you don’t need to go anywhere and just relax at the hotel while soaking up the sun, playing in the sea,…

The latest Hertz promotion is interesting. You can get a free day added to your next rental of 2 days or more, but it’s not valid at airport rental locations. Let’s check out the details of this unique offer. Hertz…

If you have the Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card or Capital One SavorOne Student Cash Rewards Credit Card, the “One” in your card’s name is going away. Those cards will now rebrand to simply “Savor,” though the perks…

For a limited time, visitors to Disney parks in California can enjoy special offers on hotels and discounted children’s tickets. These offers are now live for booking, so the time to organize your trip is now. Let’s look at the…

HSBC credit cards don’t get the same attention as those from other issuers. However, it’s worth taking a fresh look at the issuer, now that it has refreshed its 2 credit cards available in the U.S. The HSBC Elite credit…