The Points Mom

5 Ways To Help You Obtain And Keep Status in 2024

Airline and hotel status definitely makes travel so much more enjoyable. 😍 On our recent trip to Thailand, Rob was really happy to be able to enter the Japan Airlines First Class Lounge because of his status on American that carried over to Japan Airlines because of an alliance between the two airlines. 🥂 It […]

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Mistakes I Made In 2023

I am not perfect, far from it! My family will attest. 🙂 Maybe you are hesitant to start playing the game because there is so much to know and so much to keep track of. You are right; there is! But even if you aren’t perfect, even if you make mistakes during the year, miss […]

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Chase Travel Insurance Still Kicks In Even When You Pay With Points

Many Chase cards offer automatic a Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance Benefit.  This benefit kicks in regardless of whether you pay for your trip using a Chase card or using your Chase Ultimate Rewards points.   The terms even state that reimbursement can be provided for pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses including passenger fares, tours and hotels. And it […]

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Cool Benefits When You Stay At A Cambria Hotel

When you stay at a Cambria hotel, which a a member of Choice Hotels, you get certain benefits just for staying at a Cambria property. These perks include: $10 Cambria Credit – Redeemable at the restaurant and bar. Double Your Extras – Earn double Your Extras on weekday (Sunday – Thursday) stays and enjoy your […]

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I Got An Amex Resort Credit Without Staying At The Resort!

The terms of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card state that… During each year of your Card Membership you are eligible to receive up to $300 total in statement credits on your Card Account for eligible purchases made directly at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy on the card during that reward year.  Eligible  purchases must be […]

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Maybe You Should Food Shop On Vacation

  Currently participating Element Hotels, Residence Inns, TownePlace Suites, all of which come with full kitchens, are enticing you to stock your fridge! When you book a stay of 7 days or more, you will receive a $25 grocery gift card or an on-property market credit.  Plus, select locations offer a grocery delivery service direct […]

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Make Your American Express Airline Selection For 2019

For those of you that have an American Express Platinum Card ($200), American Express Business Platinum Card ($200) or an American Express Gold Card ($100) It is time to change your airline selection for the American Express airline fee credit for the 2019 if you need to.  Think about your travel plans over the coming year, does it […]

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American Express Platinums And Gold-Time to Make Your Airline Selection for the $200/$100 Airline Fee Credit

It is time to choose or change your airline selection for the $200 American Express Platinum and the Business Platinum Airline Fee Credit benefit for 2018 as well as your $100 statement credit that comes with the American Express Premier Rewards Gold card.  I chose Delta Airlines, as we are going to Park City in February on Delta and […]

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