IHG limits free nights from credit card to 40k and below

While I'm not surprised that the devaluation happened, I *am* surprised they are unilaterally changing the benefits on people who have applied since last may. Angelina Aucello reports receiving a letter in the mail from...

Sheraton Port Douglas, Australia (Great Barrier Reef) Hotel Review

This hotel review is part of a series of reviews related to my trip from New York to Australia. See also: Qantas QF 12 First Class Review from New York to Sydney via Los Angeles ...

Conundrum: IHG card now or IHG card later?

The Chase 5/24 rule can sometimes really make card application sequencing tough. I've always planned to get the IHG card for one reason: It comes with a free night you can use at any property...
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The rise of Urban Destination Fees (Resort fees without a resort in cities)

If you are like me, Resort Fees drive you nuts. They are, quite simply, a way to add to the room rate while obscuring that portion of the room rate from an easy comparison...
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Don’t miss: up to 1,500 Marriott points for Tweets during Super Bowl

Extra Points Sundays is back by popular demand for #SBLII! Watch out for questions throughout the game for a chance to score up to 1,500 #RewardsPoints. Connect your accounts to get ready: https://t.co/GVNyqWEu5u ?? —...

Hilton launches new Amex signup bonuses: Ascend / Aspire

Late last year I wrote about the refresh coming for the Hilton Honors credit cards from American Express, including the Ascend and Aspire. The Ascend replaces the existing Surpass card, with some new benefits and...
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Lufthansa next to go revenue based and Hyatt announces category changes

Lufthansa joins the march to revenue-based earning Last month, I wrote about both British Airways and Air France announcing moves to become revenue-based for earning frequent flyer miles. I talked about how this is the way...

Marriott inks deals with both Chase and Amex for co-branded SPG/Marriott cards

Up in the Marriott Newsroom today is a release letting us know that Marriott has signed agreements with both Chase and American Express for their new lineup of co-branded credit cards next year. Here is...

Total Rewards Wyndham Rewards transfers now live

Earlier this year I wrote about the Wyndham / Total Rewards partnership. That post talked about how you can status match between the two programs and redeem Wyndham points at Total Rewards properties (although...
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Citi Thank You transfers to Hilton end Dec 13th

  If you are the type to transfer your Citi Thank You points over to Hilton (and if you are, shame on you for wasting valuable Thank You points!), you'd better get your transfers in...