award travel
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Grand Hyatt Melbourne: Elegant & Upscale
Jen and I had the wonderful opportunity to spend 3 nights at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne during our trip to Australia. The hotel was magnificent offering a blend of historic design with touches of modern luxury. Jen and I were able to use one of my Hyatt Suite Upgrade certificates to get into a suite…
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Best Credit Card Points for Business Class Flights & Premium Awards
Booking business class flights doesn’t have to cost thousands of dollars—if you know which credit card points offer the best value. With flexible transfer partners, sweet-spot redemptions, and powerful bonus categories, certain points programs consistently outperform the rest. Whether you’re flying to Europe, Asia, the Middle East, or beyond, these are the best credit card…
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Top 3 Travel Credit Cards for Earning Miles and Points: The Ultimate Starter Guide
Miles and points are your passport to the world of luxury award travel. With points, you can unlock the doors to some of the most prestigious airlines and experience their premium class cabins. Imagine soaring through the skies in Qatar’s Q-Suites or indulging in the opulence of Emirates First Class—these are just the beginnings of…
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A Job Well Done:Review of American Airlines Flagship Business SFO-JFK
Enroute to Europe, Jen and I had an early morning flight from SFO to JFK to catch our Brussels Airline’s flight. This morning, we had an early morning flight from SFO on American Airlines Flagship Business Class. This flight was originally scheduled to depart at 7AM, but about two weeks ahead of the flight, there…
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Manufactured Spending: The Beautiful Art of Stacking
Manufactured Spending(MS for short), is my primary method of generating tens of thousands of points each year. This method can sometimes be tedious, but when I take a nice trip with Jen, it all feels worth it. A sub-segment of MS that I utilized emphasizes the important art of extreme deal stacking. This means double…
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3 Common Mistakes to Avoid as Miles and Points Traveler
Miles and Points is a game where rules are constantly changing and redemption rates seem to always be increasing. While getting the most out of your points can be daunting, here are 3 common mistakes and how to avoid them. 1: Redeeming Points for Gift Cards or Shopping Redeeming your hard earned Chase, American Express,…