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Is the Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard Worth an Annual Fee?
The Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard is one of my favorite credit cards, and one I use almost everyday. It seems kind of odd that in a miles and points world, I prefer a card that earns cash back,...
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SPG Amex May Be Considering New Benefits
Similar to a post I wrote last week referring to a potential loss of the Ink Bold/Plus 5X bonus at office supply stores, another unnamed reader sent me a survey he completed regarding the SPG American...
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Use British Airways Avios on SriLankan Airlines
Yesterday, SriLankan Airlines joined the oneworld alliance, becoming the first airline from the Indian subcontinent to join a major alliance (there are reports Air India may join Star Alliance, but...
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FTU Presentation: Choosing a Hotel Loyalty Program
As promised, here’s the second of two presentations I gave at Frequent Traveler University in Seattle. It’s actually the first of the two talks, and unfortunately I was not as impressed with its...
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It’s Time to Apply for the US Airways World MasterCard
Last week I wrote about the temporary increase in the sign-up bonus for the Lufthansa Premier Miles & More® World MasterCard®, but some readers asked me if it was worth considering The US Airways®...
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20% Bonus on Purchased Hyatt Points Is a Bad Deal
Hyatt is offering between 10% and 20% bonus points when you purchase up to 40,000 Gold Passport points by June 1. The 20% bonus kicks in when you buy 30,000 or more. With 36,000 points in exchange for...
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A Guide to Cabo San Lucas: Hotels, Timeshares & All Inclusives
I recently took my 6th trip to Cabo San Lucas and thought it would be a good idea to make a comprehensive guide. This guide will feature several parts. As one of the safest cities in Mexico, Cabo San...
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Last Chance to Earn $200 Visa Gift Card
In case you missed it, I’m promoting a giveaway from Cathay Pacific and LoungeBuddy. They’re offering one lucky winner two premium economy tickets from any North American gateway to Hong Kong, a VIP...
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Get a 35% Bonus when You Purchase Alaska Airlines Miles
Alaska Airlines is offering an extra 20% to 35% more when you purchase miles for its Mileage Plan loyalty program through May 25. I discussed several ways you could put these miles to good use in my...
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Buy Avianca LifeMiles for 1.5 Cents Each
Avianca is a Star Alliance member in Latin America and, now that US Airways has moved to oneworld, one of the only good sources of cheap miles to book flights on partners like Singapore Airlines,...
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Don’t Waste Valuable Spend on Tiered Signup Bonuses
In the last year there’s been a minor trend towards requiring a “tiered” spend to completely unlock a credit card’s signup bonus. The British Airways 100,000 Avios offer is a prime example. When...
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Who Won a $200 Visa Gift Card from LoungeBuddy?
I’m always glad to see a healthy response to a giveaway! There were 247 comments (admittedly, a few were from LoungeBuddy responding to readers’ questions) entered into the drawing for a $200 Visa gift...
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Get 30 Minutes of Free Wifi On GoGo This Weekend
If you’re traveling this weekend on a GoGo wifi equipped flight, you can get 30 minutes of free wifi on your smartphone, thanks to a promotion from GoGo and Allstate. These promotions have popped up...
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Daily Getaways 2014: Transfer Choice Privileges Points to Airline Miles, Skip...
American Express and the US Travel Association are back with their annual Daily Getaways promotion, during which they offer several travel packages — often some points or a discounted hotel room. The...
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How to Earn 2,000 Free Marriott Rewards Points Each Month
Marriott is bribing customers to like and follow its social media channels as well as share pictures and comments about its brands. There’s really no simpler way to put it. Now through November 8,...
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Do the Propel Credit Cards Earn Wells Fargo a Second Chance?
When news broke that Wells Fargo had released a new credit card, one of the commenters on FlyerTalk linked to an old post I wrote about my dad’s disgust with their rewards program. He’s been a loyal...
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T-Mobile’s All-Inclusive Plans Offer Free International Data, Cheaper Calls
If there’s one thing I hate most about traveling outside the U.S., it’s trying to use my cell phone. I carry a $700 miniature computer in my pocket more powerful than some desktops, and yet the $170 a...
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Daily Getaways 2014: Don’t Bet on Hilton HHonors Points
Yesterday I explained the basics of the annual Daily Getaways promotion run by American Express and the U.S. Travel Association and provides some comparison and contrast between offers from Wyndham...
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Ensure Your Phone Works on International Trips
I’ve known Eric for a couple of years and asked him to contribute to HMT once before. He recently flew around the world for several months, but he was already an accomplished global traveler. Now that...
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Daily Getaways 2014: Which Rental Car Promotion Should You Choose?
American Express and the US Travel Association are back with their annual Daily Getaways promotion, during which they offer several travel packages — this time with some competing rental car...
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