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$30 AMEX Sync Credit At Comfort Inn & Suites
Free money if you have a Comfort Inn stay between now and the end of 2016.
Author: Edward Pizzarello
My goal in life is to fill my family’s passports with stamps, creating buckets of memories along the way. You’ll find me writing about realistic ways for normal people to travel the world, whether you’re on a budget or enjoy luxury. I also enjoy taking us on the occasional detour to explore the inner workings of the travel industry.
Are We Getting Together To Talk Travel Next Week?
GeekyPizza 3 is less than a week away. I’m excited to get together with people in an informal setting and talk about travel. We saw some of the same faces at the first two happy hours that Jeanne and I put together. And, based…
SPG and Marriott Quickly Expand Ways To Earn Points
Marriott and Starwood continue to make much faster progress with integration after the announcement of the merger than I expected. After quickly moving to status match and give members the ability to transfer points, Marriott and SPG have another announcement that members are really going to enjoy.
Cheap Flights to Europe, BIG JetBlue Fare Sale, $20 Off Your Next Uber Ride And A REALLY Bad Chase Rumor
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.
Don’t Forget To See If You’re Eligible For The Southwest Double Points Promo
Double points on all flights takes the complication out of bonuses. Just check to see if you’re eligible for this promo. I haven’t seen Southwest run too many promotions of this nature. Hoping it becomes more of a standard thing as they ratchet up competition with Alaska/Virgin America.
The Best Mileage Offer For A Short Car Rental Right Now
Take advantage of bonus mileage opportunities when they present themselves. This is the offer I’ll be using for all my short-term rentals through the end of 2016.
Holy Cow! American Express Double Points At ALL Small Businesses For The Rest of 2016
“Normal” folks who don’t fly for a living and don’t spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on their company credit card need to take notice when offers like this come out. See how to register all your AMEX cards today to earn double points through the end of 2016.
I Booked My First Flight On Frontier. United Told Me To
Here’s a quick breakdown of my recent Frontier ticket purchase, including the fees you can expect to pay when flying Frontier. Using some quick research I was able to feel confident about United as a backup without spending a fortune on a ticket.
Chase Cardholders Get Special Viewing Of Fireworks At Disney World Food & Wine Festival
Credit card companies have turned to dialing up special benefits for cardholders to keep them engaged, and I love it. Points and miles are great, but unexpected surprise and delights can create lasting loyalty. They stick in our mind more. For families, special perks at Disney World are always welcome.
United Airlines Doesn’t Think You’re Smart Enough To Understand How Bad Their Changes Are
I’ve had a couple of days to digest United Airlines’ most recent changes to their award booking engine and how it affects members. If this was their intention, I think they could have been much more transparent about the changes. If this wasn’t their intention (or they want to adopt that position now), then there needs to be some adjustment to the current procedures.