After checking out of the Park Hyatt Sydney, we took off for a day of sight-seeing. Earlier that morning, a giant Royal Caribbean cruise ship quietly snuck into the harbor. I was sitting on the balcony, working on my laptop […]
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Chase Freedom cardholders have something to look forward to this April, with 5 points/5% cash back at Lowe’s and restaurants. The payout is limited to the first $1,500 spend, but if you were to max it out each quarter, you’re
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Update: As of September 4, 2015, shopping portals are no longer offering cash back on large denominations of Amex gift cards, so I would advise against this method of manufactured spending. Newbie Guide to Manufactured Spending There are several reasons
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The weekly #TRLT chat I co-host has been doing very well. We now have nearly 100 participants every week, all of them well-versed in all things travel. If you’re looking for travel ideas, this chat is the place to be.
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IHG Rewards Club’s Category 5 is filled with Intercontinental hotels. Some of them are a bit past their prime, but for the most part, the hotels on this list are pretty incredible at 30,000 points per night. You’ll find lots
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Back in January I wrote about the amazing 100,000 mile Cit AAdvantage Executive card (of which you can get two). I jumped on that offer immediately and also picked one up for my family members. The cards come with some pretty
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Update 4/2/14: According to Gary, Citi has amended the terms of the offer to restrict sign-up bonuses to just one. Last month, I wrote about the amazing 100,000 mile Citi AAdvantage Executive Card. It’s been a while since we’ve had a
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Update: American Express for Target cards can no longer be loaded with credit cards and are said to be phased out by the end of 2015. Thus, they are no longer a viable manufactured spending tool. Newbie Guide to Manufactured
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This weekend, Club Carlson will be implementing several changes to the program. That includes award chart adjustments, a new top-tier category requiring 70,000 points per night, the elimination of a Global Concierge line, and changes to the elite earning structure.
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Category 4 is where IHG really shines. You’ll find dozens of Intercontinental properties worldwide, which are a real bargain at 25,000 points per night. In the past, some of these IC hotels have become bookable for 5,000 points per night
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