Recently I've discovered that not all merchant categories are created equal. And what's even more confusing is the fact that this can happen with cards from the same issuer. … [Read more...] about Not All Merchant Categories are Created Equal
Earning Points and Miles
My Credit Card Strategy for 2018
It's been a while since I did a credit card post, though not much has changed since then. But, here's my credit card strategy for 2018. … [Read more...] about My Credit Card Strategy for 2018
Amex and Chase to Issue Marriott Credit Cards
Marriott and Starwood's merger closed over a year ago, but details on a combined loyalty program remain scarce. But now we know a little more: Amex and Chase to issue Marriott credit cards going forward. … [Read more...] about Amex and Chase to Issue Marriott Credit Cards
Year-End World of Hyatt Promotion
Hyatt's year-end World of Hyatt promotion for 2017 is a pretty good offer. From now until the end of the year, members earn double points on all paid stays. … [Read more...] about Year-End World of Hyatt Promotion
Marriott Rewards MORE Update
Last week Marriott Rewards launched a new online shopping portal. And despite its short existence, there have already been changes. So here's a Marriott Rewards MORE update. … [Read more...] about Marriott Rewards MORE Update
Hilton HHonors Card Goes Exclusive
The Hilton HHonors card has been unique amongst hotel loyalty programs in that they have two credit card relationships. However, that is about to change as the Hilton HHonors card goes exclusive in 2018. … [Read more...] about Hilton HHonors Card Goes Exclusive
Best Airline Card for Infrequent Travelers
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I don't play the points & miles game like most others. My annual spending isn't enough to quickly build points. So I do what I can to make traveling at least once a year more affordable. And one of the best tools to accomplish this is the best airline card for infrequent travelers. … [Read more...] about Best Airline Card for Infrequent Travelers
Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles Giveaway
Trying to get to Hawaii on the cheap? Enter the Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles giveaway. All you have to do to enter is signup for Honolulu Magazine's new WeekendPicks e-newsletter. Signing up for the WeekendPicks newsletter doesn't cost anything, except having another weekly e-mail in your inbox. Of course, if you don't live in Hawaii and/or are planning on … [Read more...] about Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles Giveaway
Outrigger Joins Global Hotel Alliance Discovery
Hawaii is home to a variety of different hotels and hotel operators. It's an interesting mix of local companies, foreign investors, and large global brands. Some local companies and foreign investors use large global brands for property management, while some go at it on their own. The Courtyard Waikiki Beach was an example of this before. It one time it was owned by a … [Read more...] about Outrigger Joins Global Hotel Alliance Discovery
Chase Adjusts UltimateRewards Dining Earnings
Chase has made a change to the Sapphire Reserve. No, benefits haven't change so far, a change to UltimateRewards earning rates have changed. Chase adjusts UltimateRewards dining earnings a little. Rather than being broadly defined, with just about any dining establishment earning 3x points, they've decided to narrow the category down a little. According to Dan's … [Read more...] about Chase Adjusts UltimateRewards Dining Earnings