A lot of times when I talk about budget tactics, sometimes people can confuse cheap with getting the most for your money. I am not cheap. My preferred hotel chains are Hilton and Marriott. I don’t choose budget Hiltons and Marriotts either. Most of my stays are at their upper Continue Reading
Why You Should Get A New Credit Card During The Pandemic?
There are some great credit card offers during the pandemic. Travel is an industry that has been greatly affected by the coronavirus. People are still flying and staying in hotels less, although in higher numbers than the beginning of the pandemic. This means there are some great deals out there Continue Reading
How Amex Offers Can Save You Hundreds Or Thousands A Year On Travel
Amex Offers can save you hundreds or thousands a year. I talk a lot about using credit card sign up bonuses to get to your next free trip. They are after all the easiest and fastest way to earn points and miles. I also talk about putting your normal spend Continue Reading
What Is An AvGeek, & Why Everyone Should Be One
AvGeek is someone who loves all things aviation. It is short for Aviation Geek. If you follow a lot of points and miles’ blogs like this one, you will come across the term. You may think it is just for frequent fliers who fly 100,000 miles a year though. That Continue Reading
7 Ways I Spent Little Money On Travel In the Past
I know everyone is excited to travel again. Right now, most countries have banned Americans because of the coronavirus, except the Caribbean and a couple other countries. A lot of people are doing road trips or National Parks. People are even back to flying in the United States. That is Continue Reading
8 Credit Cards That Will Give You Hotel Elite Status Just For Having A Credit Card
Hotel elite status can make your stays more rewarding. Most hotel elite status requires that you stay a certain number of nights per year at a hotel. For instance, Marriott’s Platinum status (the sweet spot in the chain) requires a whopping fifty stays a year. That is quite a bit Continue Reading
5 Things That I Learned On My First Road Trip During The Pandemic
I just had my first road trip since the pandemic started. I know I am late. Honestly, it is not because of the pandemic. It is because I was busy. I said I would post my experience though. Maybe it will be helpful. Again, I am sure a lot of Continue Reading
Airline Credit Cards Get You Your Next Free Flight: 5 Reasons To Get One
Why get an airline credit card? With high sign-up bonuses that can get you a round trip ticket to international destinations, airline credit cards are enticing for most points and miles enthusiasts. Most mid-range cards even waive the annual fee the first year. Airline miles are not as valuable as Continue Reading
Hotel Credit Cards Are Underrated: Here Is Why One Should Be In Your Wallet
With some great offers out there now like the 100,000 point offer on the Marriott Bonvoy credit card, hotel credit cards have some great benefits. They range from cards with no annual fee to $95+ in fees. Most offer a free annual night worth more than the annual fee though. Continue Reading
Earn Some Extra Points For Eating Out: Guide To Hotel and Airline Dining Programs
Airline and hotel dining programs will earn you some extra points and miles every time you eat out. They are connected to individual airline and hotel loyalty programs such as Delta, Hilton, and Marriott. You just pick the program you want to earn points or miles in. For example, if Continue Reading