Browsing the giftcard rack at my local Safeway store recently, I came across a new type of reload card: Green Dot Cash Reload. They were stacked next to the Green Dot prepaid cards. Green Dot Cash Reloads are similar to Moneypaks, except they can only be loaded onto Green Dot […]
If you’ve been salivating over Point Me to the Plane’s review of Mystique, a Starwood Luxury Collection Hotel, here’s your chance to get a “bargain” on the property. I use that term loosely. Because when you’ve got a hotel going for $650-$900+ per night, there isn’t much of a bargain […]
A few weeks ago I headed to San Francisco for a semi-mattress run at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. There is one other Hyatt property (the Grand Hyatt San Francisco), and both are Category 4 properties that require 15,000 points per night. I don’t recall what went into the picking […]
Note: $500 Visa gift cards are no longer available at office supply stores. Since the news broke of Office Depot bringing back $500 Visa gift cards, there have been reports from people stating their local store didn’t stock them or required cash only. If this has been your experience, read […]
We all remember that dreaded day, when Office Depot stopped carrying Vanilla Reload cards. Shortly after, they threw salt on our wounds by taking the Amex Prepaid cards off the shelves. There is finally some good news in the points and miles world: According to Travel Summary, Office Depot is now […]
Updated on 2/9/14 Hyatt Goldpassport Category 4 hotels require 15,000 points per night for a standard room, 18,000 points for a Regency/Grand Club room, and 23,000 points for a Suite. This is a solid lineup, with a mix of Park Hyatt/Andaz properties and plenty of great locations to choose from. […]
Until 2:15 PM (ET) TODAY, you can earn a 75% bonus when purchasing Club Carlson Gold points. The maximum purchase amount is 40,000 points, which will cost $280 and earn you 30,000 bonus points. Essentially, you’re paying $280 for 30,000 Club Carlson points. This gets you a free night at […]
Through August 2, Fandango is offering Visa Signature cardholders a free movie ticket with the purchase of two or more – perfect for group outings! This offer is limited to 1 free ticket per Visa Signature card every 30 days. Have more than one Visa Signature card? You can take advantage […]
Starting at 12:00 AM (CT) tonight, RocketMiles is running a 24-hour double miles promotion on all hotel bookings. For those unfamiliar with RocketMiles, it’s a booking site that offers frequent flyer miles on hotel bookings. If you have an upcoming trip, this is a great way to double up on […]
I think I speak for most Hilton Honors members when I say Hilton points have become a thorn in my side. Since I’m going on vacation in 2 weeks (I have no idea where), I’ve been browsing the Hilton website for opportunities to burn these points. A number of resorts […]