Read Online 2 travel apps that replaced my SIM card forever by Jennifer Yellin Jen has spent more than 15 years immersed in the world of points and miles. Her work has been featured in The Points Guy, CNN Underscored, and Forbes, in addition to her own travel blog, Deals We Like. Hi, Reader. The latest Rent Day promotion from Bilt is almost here — and it's a good one for those planning a European vacation. Bilt members can get up to a 125% bonus when transferring their points to TAP Air...
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Read Online BofA's new rewards program: who wins, who loses by Harrison Pierce Harrison is a full-time digital nomad and award travel writer who's visited or lived in more than 35 countries on six continents. He travels everywhere with his cat, Isabelle, and when he isn't traveling, he's cooking, reading, or learning Spanish. Hi, Reader. After a year or two of full-time travel, I decided to cancel my U.S. phone plan. It didn’t make sense to continue paying T-Mobile $50+ per month for a plan...
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Read Online Stop getting separated from your kids on award flights by Holly Johnson Holly is a credit card and loyalty program expert who's visited more than 60 countries. She's carried more than 40 cards at one time, and her favorite loyalty programs include Flying Blue and World of Hyatt. Hi, Reader. If you’re a Bank of America customer, you might have access to one of the more generous banking rewards programs. Bank of America Preferred Rewards has long given members who meet minimum...
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Read Online The free trip planner already on your phone by Katherine Fan Katherine is a travel rewards expert with more than 12 years of experience covering points and miles. Her articles for The Points Guy, NerdWallet, Business Insider, Condé Nast Traveler, AFAR, and more have helped millions of people maximize their credit card rewards. Hi, Reader. For families traveling together, seating arrangements aren’t a minor detail — they can make or break the trip. Splitting up across the aisle...
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Read Online Two airlines are rolling out the welcome mat for Spirit refugees by Darren Murph Named an “oracle of remote work” by CNBC, Darren is a recognized speaker, consultant, and advisor. He holds a Guinness World Record in writing, earned while visiting 50+ countries using points. Hi, Reader. These days, there are plenty of reasons to use digital tools to plan upcoming trips. Yes, there’s something cathartic about writing things down on paper, but it’s also risky. Will you remember to...
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Read Online What AI told me about my trip that Google didn't by Julian Kheel Julian is the Founder and CEO of Points Path. Hi Reader, it's Julian from Points Path. This week I've got two offers aimed squarely at former Spirit Airlines flyers, a new way to turn your monthly rent into SkyTeam elite status that you can use on Delta flights, and a pair of Amazon deals worth stacking if you have an Amex card. Also, Philippine Airlines business class just became a lot more bookable for U.S....
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Read Online I priced the same flight three ways — here's what I booked by Joseph Hostetler Joseph is a travel rewards expert with 10 years of experience covering credit cards and loyalty programs for publications including Million Mile Secrets, The Points Guy, and Business Insider. He's made multiple guest appearances as a credit cards authority on WGN. Hi, Reader. The results when using AI for anything — let alone complicated travel planning — are a bit of a grab bag. From one moment to the...
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Read Online 9 must-have travel products are on sale for Memorial Day by Nick Ellis Nick has spent the last decade diving deep into the world of credit cards and loyalty programs to travel to all corners of the globe. His work has appeared in The Points Guy, Upgraded Points, and Business Insider. Hi, Reader. With just about everybody — even your local bagel shop — offering a loyalty program these days, it can be easy to forget about your hard-earned rewards. But most points and miles expire if...
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Read Online Why I keep a "boring" card in my wallet by Jennifer Yellin Jen has spent more than 15 years immersed in the world of points and miles. Her work has been featured in The Points Guy, CNN Underscored, and Forbes, in addition to her own travel blog, Deals We Like. Hi, Reader. As summer travel season kicks into high gear, Memorial Day sales are one of the best opportunities to stock up on travel essentials before your next trip. Amazon is currently discounting a variety of travel gear,...
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