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Don’t Fall for Free Cruise Hoaxes, Best Inside-the-airport Hotels, Blue Basic and More

November 15, 2019 By Nancy 2 Comments

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Amex Business Platinum Losing Benefits: Via Dan’s Deals and Doctor of Credit, the Amex Business Platinum card is losing some key benefits. I hate it when benefits disappear, and no new ones are added. 20% Back on Radisson Reward Stays: Radisson is offering 20% back on reward stays from 11/22/19 through 3/31/20 when you book […]

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Updates to How This Blog Makes Money

November 15, 2019 By Nancy 5 Comments

How This Blog Makes Money

Hi folks! Just some housekeeping news here. Earlier this year, we shared a post about How This Blog Makes Money. One of the most common complaints we’ve received from readers is that it’s hard to apply for credit cards on our site because we don’t’ have direct affiliate links, and readers have to hunt and […]

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Are You Speculatively Transferring MR Points in Light of Recent Shutdowns?

November 14, 2019 By Leana 12 Comments

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Like many of you, I’ve been following recent reports of Amex shutdowns on Reddit as well as Flyertalk.  Frequent Miler blog also has a post with a good summary of what’s happening. In a nutshell, it appears that self-referrals are the culprit and the trigger for the shutdowns. But there is more to the story. […]

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Unpopular Opinion: Wall-mounted Bulk Toiletries in Hotels and on Cruises Are Ok

November 13, 2019 By Nancy 8 Comments

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Earlier this year, Disney Cruise Line fans were melting down at the replacement of travel-sized shampoo/conditioner bottles with wall-mounted bulk dispensers in the bathrooms. Now, Hyatt fans are doing the same. What’s the deal? Green or Cost Cutting? Hotels and cruise lines tout this change as good for the environment. And sure, it is good […]

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When the Best Flight Doesn’t Show Up on the Chase Travel Portal

November 12, 2019 By Nancy 2 Comments

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This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Over the past week, I’ve been searching for the lowest price flights to Cancun for a trip next year. My plan is to use points from my Capital One Venture […]

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Impatiently Waiting on Next Year’s School Calendar

November 11, 2019 By Nancy 8 Comments

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I admit, I’m a Type A planner who likes to know dates and events well in the future. Last year, our school calendar for the following year came out in early October. It’s already mid-November. Where is the calendar??? I’m impatiently waiting on next year’s school calendar so that we can plan our trips. Ok, […]

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