Now here's another reason to love the Amex Gold card! Amex is more liberal regarding merchant categories. … [Read more...] about Amex is More Liberal Regarding Merchant Categories
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Check Your Amex Gold Bonus Activity
Have all your Amex Gold bonus spend been posting correctly? Mine haven't been. So if you haven't done so already, check your Amex Gold bonus activity. … [Read more...] about Check Your Amex Gold Bonus Activity
Apply for the Amex Gold Card NOW
The Amex Gold card is one of the best cards available today. And if you haven't applied for one yet, I can understand because, initially, I too was on the fence. But now's the time. Apply for the Amex Gold Card now before it's too late! … [Read more...] about Apply for the Amex Gold Card NOW
Why the Amex Gold Bonus Categories Work for Me
There's no doubt the Amex Gold is a fantastic card. It provides excellent points earning power in very relevant spend categories. However, it's the pair of the card's top two categories that ultimately sold me. … [Read more...] about Why the Amex Gold Bonus Categories Work for Me
The Difference Between Credit Cards and Charge Cards
What's the difference between credit cards and charge cards? A lot, actually, even though many use the terms interchangeably. But not to worry, the differences, while large, are few and are easy to understand. … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Credit Cards and Charge Cards
Protect Yourself When Traveling
Inclimate weather has been an increasingly common issue, which in turn causes many travel-related issues. But there are ways to protect yourself when traveling, or at least mitigate the impacts of weather. And best of all, most of you probably already have these coverages! … [Read more...] about Protect Yourself When Traveling
Earn Hawaii Award Travel with Credit Cards Post Korean
Things are going to be very different without Korean SkyPass as an Ultimate Rewards transfer partner. But there are still great values available, so let's look at the best way to earn Hawaii award travel with credit cards. … [Read more...] about Earn Hawaii Award Travel with Credit Cards Post Korean
Booking The French Laundry the “Easy” Way
Later this year, Mrs. Island Miler and I are traveling to Northern California for a wedding. But it also happens to be her birthday, so I've decided to turn this trip into a round birthday for her. And part of this, of course, means securing some fantastic dining, which is easier said than done. So here's my story on booking The French Laundry. … [Read more...] about Booking The French Laundry the “Easy” Way
Earning Hawaiian Award Flights Post-SkyPass
Korean SkyPass has long offered the best value when redeeming points or miles for travel to and from Hawaii. But since transferring points to SkyPass won't be an option come August 25, it's time to re-think our Hawaii award travel strategy. And so this is what earning Hawaiian award flights post-SkyPass will be like. … [Read more...] about Earning Hawaiian Award Flights Post-SkyPass
Alaska Air Seattle Lounges Leaving Priority Pass
The Alaska Air Seattle lounges leaving Priority Pass was inevitable. With never-ending crowding issues, even during my last visit two years ago, it was only a matter of time. But, there are other options at SEA. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Seattle Lounges Leaving Priority Pass