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Many of us enjoy free (or significantly discounted) hotel nights — thanks to points/stays earned through loyalty programs and/or hotel credit cards. But if you must pay money (the horror!) for a hotel, remember many major chains participate in cashback portals.
Many hotels promise extra loyalty program points when you use their co-branded credit cards to pay for your stay at their properties. For example, the IHG Rewards Club Premier Credit Card currently offers 40 points per dollar spent on IHG stays during the first year you hold the card (it dips to 25X starting year two). The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card (learn how to apply) rewards 12X bonus Honors points for each dollar … Continue reading
Welcome to a regular feature on the Renés Points blog. This blog series covers in a “rookie” way either a Delta or travel related theme and attempts to break down to a basic level each topic. You can read up on all the previous posts HERE. Now on to this featured topic. CLEAR is a service both René and I love. Many Delta flyers — not just elites — can take advantage of fairly significant … Continue reading
Welcome to a regular feature on the Renés Points blog. This blog series covers in a “rookie” way either a Delta or travel related theme and attempts to break down to a basic level each topic. You can read up on all the previous posts HERE. Now on to this featured topic. The companion certificate awarded annually to Delta Amex Platinum and Reserve cardholders can be a great benefit. But a few restrictions, rules, … Continue reading
Rookie Wednesday: WARNING – Your Delta Amex Reserve Card Annual Fee Does NOT Count Toward Your Yearly Spend Goals! Continue reading
Welcome to a regular feature on the Renés Points blog. This blog series covers in a “rookie” way either a Delta or travel related theme and attempts to break down to a basic level each topic. You can read up on all the previous posts HERE. Now on to this featured topic. You’re excited! Why? You’re flying a Delta domestic route on a plane outfitted with Delta One seats — and have a seat assignment … Continue reading
Rookie Wednesday: Don’t Request Missing Delta Partner Credit Too Fast (plus other “don’ts”) Continue reading
Welcome to a regular feature on the Renés Points blog. This blog series covers in a “rookie” way either a Delta or travel related theme and attempts to break down to a basic level each topic. You can read up on all the previous posts HERE. Now on to this featured topic. I, Chris, have around 18 open credit cards in my name right now (René tells me he has 22 after getting 3 new … Continue reading
Rookie Wednesday: Can You Travel With a Damaged Passport? Just What Constitutes a Damaged Passport? Continue reading
Rookie Wednesday: Three Reasons you Should Take Pictures of Your Hotel Room Number Continue reading
Rookie Wednesday: How long does it take to freeze or unfreeze your credit report before you apply for new cards? Does a “soft pull” still work? Can you apply for cards with your credit frozen? Continue reading
ROOKIE WEDNESDAY: Renewed Your Passport? Update Your Global Entry and Delta Profiles! Continue reading
Rookie Wednesday: How to Gift Delta (Amex) MQMs Points – All the Ways and all the Rules! What works and what does not (and what you should never do)! Continue reading
Rookie Wednesday: If you split your Delta reservation… All your split questions answered! Continue reading
Rookie Wednesday: Will a cruise ship leave port without you if your shore excursion is late? What do you do if you “miss the boat”? Continue reading
