I got car rental elite status free. You can too. This involves using a link from the Platinum card. You don’t have to have the card. Honestly, the Platinum card has been on my radar for a while with multiple hotel elite status, car rental status, and so much more. Continue Reading
Get Cash Or Airline Miles For Your Hotel Stays
Everyone in the points and miles world wants to get more back on every travel purchase. Did you know that you can get cash back or airline miles for your paid hotel stays? Use an online shopping portal to book your hotel stay and get cash/points. In general, it will Continue Reading
Why You Should Prioritize International Travel
Travel is about seeing how the rest of the world lives. International travel can look big and expensive without points. Everyone reading this blog uses or will use points, so that is no issue. Even without points, there are great sales all the time. If you are not careful, you Continue Reading
Most Places In The U.S. Can Be Seen In 2 Days: Here Is How To Pull Off The 48 Hour Flight
The average person takes 1-3 vacations a year. The rest of the year, you could be sitting in your house waiting another year for your next big vacation. Instead, you can be out doing smaller trips that cost less. Smaller trips are a way to travel more. Two of the Continue Reading
How I Will Earn 10,000 Hilton Points Per Stay This Summer (Expired)
I will earn 10,000 Hilton points per stay for some of my Hilton stays this summer. Most people who follow the blog know I choose between Hilton or Marriott hotels according to which is cheaper. Marriott and Hilton are cheaper in different locations. I will be staying at more Hyatt Continue Reading
Let The Good Times Roll: How To Spend 24 Hours In New Orleans
How do you spend 24 hours in New Orleans? I recently did an overnight trip at the beginning of the month. I promised a trip report. New Orleans is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. That is for good reason. First occupied by the French, Continue Reading
The Good Days Are Over, Hotel Prices Are Up: Here Are Ways To Still Save Money
The pandemic brought record lows in hotel prices. I was able to take advantage of some of those deals. The good days look to be over now though. However, if you have a trip coming up, you can still save money. Here is how. How The Pandemic Affected Hotels Of Continue Reading
What Is A Staycation And Is It For You?
Staycations are usually a great way to save money and get in more rest and relaxation. They are popular during the pandemic where people like to stay close to home. You can use the staycation even after the pandemic though. Staycations are very popular in the points and miles community. Continue Reading
The Humble Road Trip: A Tactic To Travel More
The humble road trip is popular during the pandemic. The road trip is something you can use as part of your travel strategy after the pandemic too though. If you save money on domestic travel, you will have more money or points for bigger international trips. I think people should Continue Reading
Why Hotel Promotions Should Be Part Of Your Point’s Strategy & Current Promotions
Hotel promotions can get you a big stash of points with your hotel loyalty program. If you are like me and frequent more than one chain, it can be hard to keep up. Hotels usually do a promotion every quarter. There are some great promotions now. I have had five Continue Reading