The Basics of Marriott Bonvoy
September 8, 2020
Today we continue our series on the types of credit card reward programs frequented by travelers. Here we'll have a good look at Marriott Bonvoy.
In case you're joining us for the first time, or missed a prior post in this series, please check out the index below:
Credit Card Reward Programs for Travelers: An IntroductionThe Basics of American Express Membership Rewards The Basics of Chase Ultimate RewardsThe Basics of Capital One Rewards The Basics of Marriott Bonvoy (this post)The Basics of Citi ThankYou Points
Marriott is one of the largest hotel chains in the world.
The Future of Air Travel is Like a Box of Chocolates
July 20, 2020
We (definitely) do not know what we are going to get. For air travel, it is already in the cards and new evidence piles into the box every day.
Forrest Gump is right on the mark when it comes to air travel, too
Truth be told, no one knows the extent to which this pandemic will affect the industry.
How to Choose the Best Seat on a Plane
July 13, 2020
Whether you’re wining and dining up front, or whining and dining in the back, seat selection is of the utmost importance. And there can be big differences between seats, even among aircraft within the same airline.
You may be thinking – if I see a row of two seats, and all the other rows have three seats, of course I should take the row of two! Not so fast. That row of two may be the worst place to sit on the entire plane.
The Basics of Citi ThankYou Points
June 26, 2020
Welcome back! Let’s continue our series on the types of credit card reward programs frequented by travelers.
The Basics of Capital One Rewards
June 5, 2020
In case you're joining us for the first time, or missed a prior post in this series, please check out the index below:
Credit Card Reward Programs for Travelers: An IntroductionThe Basics of American Express Membership Rewards The Basics of Chase Ultimate RewardsThe Basics of Capital One Rewards (this post)The Basics of Marriott BonvoyThe Basics of Citi ThankYou Points
Today we’ll take a look at an underrated player in the points and miles world: Capital One.
Capital One offers cards desirable to travelers, including those which earn transferable points as well as cards offering cash back.
The Basics of Chase Ultimate Rewards
May 25, 2020
Welcome! Today we continue our series on the types of credit card reward programs frequented by travelers. Here we’ll dive into the world of Chase.
In case you're joining us for the first time, or missed a prior post in this series, please check out the index below:
Credit Card Reward Programs for Travelers: An IntroductionThe Basics of American Express Membership RewardsThe Basics of Chase Ultimate Rewards (this post)The Basics of Capital One Rewards The Basics of Marriott BonvoyThe Basics of Citi ThankYou Points
Like American Express, Chase has a plethora of cards on offer.
The Basics of American Express Membership Rewards
May 18, 2020
We began this series with an introduction to the three types of credit card reward programs frequented by travelers: transferable point cards, airline- and hotel-branded cards, and fixed point value cards. Next we'll dive a little deeper into the first type, transferable point cards.
Credit Card Reward Programs for Travelers: An Introduction
May 12, 2020
In the coming weeks we’ll be looking at different types of credit cards and their reward programs, with an aim to introduce you to those frequently used by travelers. Such a topic can be divided into three categories: transferable programs, airline and hotel branded cards, and fixed point value cards.
Key Things You Need To Know About Booking An Airbnb
April 14, 2020
In our previous article we discussed some tools, tips, and tricks to help you navigate booking air travel. In this article we’ll tackle accommodation. Specifically we’ll look at one of the biggest movers and shakers in the industry – Airbnb. Let’s move about the cabin and discuss accommodation on the ground.
Airbnb Basics
Airbnb has left VRBO and HomeAway in the dust while also overtaking some hotel chains based on US sales. There are over 7 million Airbnb listings worldwide and some 2 million people are staying in an Airbnb on a given night according to recent statistics.
Four Invaluable Tools for Booking Flights With Miles & Cash
April 9, 2020
Below are some tools, tips, and tricks to help you navigate the complexities of planning and booking air travel. Let’s move about the cabin and discuss how we got here.
Award Tickets
Using points and miles can be a fantastic way to leverage the costs of travel. By using credit cards which earn transferable points or airline miles, you'll be well on your way to nearly free travel.
For example, the Chase Sapphire Reserve earns 3 Ultimate Rewards points per dollar on dining. These Ultimate Rewards can be transferred to 10 different airline programs.