Many of the Chase hotel cards offer a free night’s stay each year, upon your card member anniversary. For example, the Chase Hyatt Visa, offers 1 free night at any Category 1-4 property. The Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card offers 1 free night at any Category 1-5 property. The Chase IHG Rewards Club Select Credit Card offers 1 free night at […]
Category: Mom’s Tips
Amex Offered Me $150 in statement credits to not cancel my American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card
I traded in my American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card in favor of the Amex Everyday Preferred Card. Upon calling to cancel my gold card, Amex offered me $150 in statement credits to keep the card, $75 now and $75 after I met a spend threshold. Despite the fact that this would have technically brought […]
Hyatt To Launch Free Wi-Fi Access
Hyatt Hotels Corporation just announced that it plans to offer free Wi-Fi at all Hyatt hotels worldwide, regardless of booking method or loyalty program participation. Free Wi-Fi will become available to Hyatt guests around the world in February 2015. Travelers will be able to access free Wi-Fi on an unlimited number of mobile devices or […]
TSA Pre √
Years ago we had our TSA Pre√ appointment so I thought I would take the opportunity to write a little bit about the TSA application program. TSA Pre√ is one of Homeland Security’s Trusted Traveler Programs and is the best option for people that primarily fly within the United States. Basically, the program allows low risk travelers, […]
PointsHound
I just joined PointsHound and although we typically do not pay for hotel stays, I will let you know if and when I use it. PointsHound is an online hotel booking site. It has partnered with US frequent flier programs to offer bonus miles to members that book and stay at hotels reserved through the PointsHound […]
Earn Extra Miles With Barclaycard RewardsBoost
I just got the Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite MasterCard. Having that card, gives me access to Barclaycard RewardsBoost. This site is similar to the Chase Ultimate Rewards mall, in that you earn extra rewards by shopping through the site at participating retailers. The way it works is as follows: Visit the Shop Online section of the […]
Earn Airline Miles Instead of Rewards Points at the InterContinental Hotel Group
As a members of the IHG Rewards Club, we know you can earn IHG Rewards points when staying at an IHG Resort. In fact, IHG Rewards Club members earn (depending on the brand of IHG hotel) five or ten points for every eligible dollar spent at IHG Hotels and […]
Marriott and Ritz Partnership-Get the lower fee credit card and still book Ritz on points
Ritz Carlton is a subsidiary of Marriott. Marriott markets the Ritz as their luxury partner. Because of this partnership, members of Marriott Rewards, have the ability to redeem points for stays at the Ritz and members of Ritz Carlton Rewards have the ability to redeem points for stays at a Marriott Resort. You can read […]
I Am Canceling My Chase Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Premier Card
I applied for the Chase Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Premier Card last year because I got 50,000 BONUS POINTS for spending $2,000 in the first 3 months. This offer is still available, you can apply for the card here. I never used the card after receiving the initial 50,000 bonus points. I just got a […]
Don’t Always Believe The Availability Online-Make A Call
At times when I go to make an award reservation on a hotel website, I do not see what I want or the site indicates there is no availability. When this happens, I do not give up. Instead I call the hotel and speak with a live person about the reservation that I want. Many […]