Nope, Chase Sapphire Preferred is NOT on the list. This topic comes up quite frequently on blogs in the industry. Usually, though, many cards that make the cut have lounge access and other perks I couldn’t care less about. I’ve said many times that low spenders and infrequent travelers should be very picky when renewing […]
Points and Deals Update
1) As I’ve mentioned last week, Chase Freedom’s sign-up bonus is currently increased to $200 after spending $500 in 3 months. The card pays me commission. If you have a friend who currently has Chase Freedom, let them refer you instead, so they can get 5,000 bonus points. Valid till June 20th, and you can […]
A Second Chance at IHG Points Purchase
In case you’ve missed Daily Getaways IHG promotion last week, I have some good news! Tomorrow you’ll have a second chance at it. To be fair, the price of 0.57 cents per point (with Amex card discount) isn’t spectacular. I personally won’t be buying, mostly due to the fact that at the moment, I have […]
Are There Any Gems on the PointBreaks List?
An update: It looks like my two featured hotels in California and Florida are completely sold out as of this afternoon. I suggest, you don’t wait if you see other places that interest you. You can always cancel without penalty if things don’t work out. The short answer is No. The long answer: It depends […]
When in Doubt, Use Your Hotel Points
The best part about reserving hotel with points is that you can usually cancel without penalty the day before the stay. That’s a huge plus for a family, where there is always potential for something to go wrong. I usually make a reservation up to a year in advance, like the one I got for our […]
Points and Ethics
About a year ago, I made a reservation for my upcoming trip to Niagara Falls in June of 2014. I saw a hotel in the area that was going for only 10,000 IHG points per night. I would need 2 rooms because my parents will be with us. Since I value IHG point at 0.5 […]