Is the Citi Strata Premier worth the annual fee?
The Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees) is Citi’s mid-tier travel card. The Strata Premier earns bonus points on everyday spending categories and unlocks full-value access to transfer…
The first Series by Marriott hotels are coming to the US — here’s why it’s good news
Over the last handful of years, major hotel companies have been launching new brands left and right in attempts to expand offerings for travelers. Earlier this year, we learned about…
How and why you might want to book a mileage run
In 2016, I earned 49,640 redeemable American Airlines AAdvantage miles and 23,820 elite qualifying miles on a single $804 round-trip mileage run to Johannesburg. This mileage run was key to…
How to redeem Marriott points for upgraded rooms
One benefit of select tiers of Marriott elite status is complimentary, space-available room upgrades at check-in. However, for some stays, you may want to guarantee a specific view or a…
Spirit Airlines to offer 2 free checked bags as a perk for cardholders
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will offer two free checked bags as a perk for cardholders of its branded Mastercard, making the credit card even more appealing. Spirit confirmed to TPG…
Aeroplan credit card: Up to 100,000 bonus points and Aeroplan 25K elite status
The Aeroplan® Credit Card (see rates and fees) from Chase is a valuable cobranded airline credit card that offers cardholders ongoing value for a low annual fee. The card currently…
AI Travel Planning – Prompts To Help You Travel Smarter
AI travel planning makes the process of seeing the world much easier – if you can master the art of artificial intelligence prompts. This article will give you a crash…
How to enroll in and track your Platinum benefits in the updated Amex app
American Express has rolled out an updated experience in its app that makes it easier for its top-tier cardmembers to find, enroll in and track their statement credits and benefits.…
How we used a transfer bonus to save TPG nearly $4,500 on a business trip
It was shaping up to be an expensive gathering. Earlier this month, a few TPG staffers were planning a trip to New York City for some important strategy sessions. The…
7 reasons you might want the Amex Business Platinum instead of the Amex Platinum
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is not only one of the best small-business cards but also one of the best cards for travel rewards in general. Cardmembers definitely…