Limited Time Amex Bonvoy Welcome Bonuses – up to 125,000 Points + Statement Credits
Through May 12, 2021, people that are eligible for a new American Express Bonvoy credit card can get pretty sizable bonuses. The major catch is eligibility...
Bonvoy Brilliant Welcome Bonus
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card, by...
Japan Won’t Allow Tourists in For Olympics
As much as we keep hoping for a quick return to global travel, this is a stark reminder that countries will be "opening up" at their own pace and using different metrics. Some are...
New CDC Guidelines Post-Vaccine Start a Return Towards Normalcy
At long last, the CDC is giving us some "real talk" about what will be safe (and what will still not be unsafe) once you are "fully vaccinated."
To be clear, the term fully vaccinated means...
Visiting Hawaii’s Big Island During COVID-19
(Post by Sarah Johnson; MilesTalk Facebook Group Moderator)
Given the changing landscape of COVID-19 spread, testing, vaccination, and travel restrictions, it's hard to know what to expect if you do decide to go anywhere. My...
Amex Cell Phone Protection Benefit: What You Need To Know
Amex Launches New Cell Phone Protection Benefit
Today, American Express launched a new Cell Phone Protection benefit for cardholders of the following cards:
Platinum Card from American Express
Business Platinum Card
Centurion® Card from American...
Marriott Bonvoy Category Changes from March 3rd, 2021
Last call to book the old category levels...
On March 3rd, the annual re-categorization of Marriott's Bonvoy category levels will take place. That means that:
If you see a property going up in category, you...
These Points Are About to Become More Valuable…
I know, "these" is a bit ambiguous. That's intentional, though I'll be providing some concrete examples.
Travel Bookings are On the Rise
First, though, I want to make a point that follows up on an article...
Heads up for Chase Pay Yourself Back Fans
Personally, I'm not a Pay Yourself Back kind of guy. I hoard my points for travel. But for many, using the Pay Yourself Back feature on a Chase Sapphire Reserve to cash out points...
Great News: Matched Caesars Diamond Can Still Book Atlantis (For Now)
Matched Caesars Diamonds Can Still Book Atlantis
Late last year there was some speculation that "matched" Caesars Diamonds would lose access to the free nights at Atlantis in the Bahamas for Caesars Diamond members.
Why is...
Canadian Border Closed to US: Extended Through At Least March 21st, 2021
Every month, I've reported on the latest extension of the Canadian border's closure to those entering from the United States. When I wrote about the extension of the Canadian border closure extension to October...
