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How I booked a 6 night vacation to Maine worth over $5,200 for under $2,000!
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Q4 2024 Rotating Bonus Categories for Chase and Discover
Registration is now open to activate your 5x/5% category bonus earnings on your Chase Freedom…
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
The Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront is a new and modern hotel located just steps…
Where to Eat in Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina is a full-fledged foodie town. The city’s restaurants expertly use the sea…
Amex Increases Annual Fee and Adds New Benefits on Gold Card
On July 25, 2024, American Express officially announced what had been rumored for several weeks….
An Upgrade, a Tornado and a Redeye: A Review of American Airlines’ Embraer 175 First Class from Chicago to Portland
Normally what you’d find here is a review of my recent flight from Chicago to…
Q3 2024 Rotating Bonus Categories for Chase and Discover
Registration is now open to activate your 5x/5% category bonus earnings on your Chase Freedom…
Inspiration
7 Must Do Activities in Israel
Israel is a truly amazing place but it’s hard to see it all. These are the 7 “must do” activities every traveler to Israel needs to experience.
Birthday Celebration in Austin, Texas
How I used points and miles to save over $1,000 on a weekend trip to Austin to celebrate my wife’s milestone birthday!
Things to do in Beijing
Beijing’s unique collection of architecture, arts, cuisine, culture and history make it a great place to visit as a tourist.
5th Wedding Anniversary in Hawaii
Can you take a $10,000 vacation for around $250? It’s possible with points and miles! See how I did it.
Credit Card Reviews
Citi Strata Premier℠ Card Review
Citi retired the the Citi Premier® Card in May of 2024. In its place comes…
Hilton Honors Surpass® Card Review
On October 19, 2023, American Express announced a refreshed version of the Hilton Honors Surpass®…
Chase Ink Business Preferred® Card Review
The Chase Ink Business Preferred® Card comes with a huge welcome bonus and the ability…
Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Card Review
The Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Card is a solid choice for business owners looking for…
United℠ Gateway Card Review
The United℠ Gateway Card could be a good fit if you want to earn United Airlines…
Chase Ink Business Cash® Review
The Chase Ink Business Cash® card is a solid choice for business owners looking for…
U.S. Bank Triple Cash Rewards Visa® Business Card Review
There are a number of solid business credit cards on the market. The big players,…
Discover it® Cash Back Credit Card Review
The Discover it® Cash Back Credit Card provides 5% cash back on the first $1,500…
AAdvantage® Aviator® Business Mastercard Review
The AAdvantage® Aviator® Business Mastercard is a great card for business owners who frequently fly…
Marriott Bonvoy Business™ American Express® Card Review
The Marriott Bonvoy Business™ American Express® Card is a great card for business owners who…
IHG® Rewards Premier Credit Card Review
Changes are coming to the Chase IHG® credit card portfolio and they’re almost all positive!…
Citi Premier® Card Review
The Citi Premier® Card is a great way to earn transferable points in Citi’s ThankYou…
American Express® Green Card Review
In 2019, Amex revamped the American Express® Green Card and turned it into a solid…
American Express® Blue Business® Plus Review
Applying for a business credit card can open a whole new avenue to earning travel…
Chase Freedom Flex℠ Review
Chase made headlines earlier this month with the announcement of new bonus categories for the…
Chase Freedom Unlimited® Review
At first glance the Chase Freedom Unlimited® card might seem like a run of the…
Costco Anywhere Visa® Review
A few years ago Costco dropped its relationship with Amex and started a new one…
Hilton Honors Credit Card Review
On October 19, 2023, American Express announced refreshed versions of their premium and mid-tier Hilton…
CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Card Review
The CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® card is a great card for business owners who…
Citi AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card Review
The Citi AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card could be a good fit if you want to earn…
Hotel Reviews
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
The Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront is a new and modern hotel located just steps…
Hotel Indy, Indianapolis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Last month, a high profile college basketball game between Arizona and Purdue brought Annie and…
Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort
The Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort One of the perks of owning the Hilton Honors…
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago is a newly renovated boutique hotel in the heart of…
