The credit card universe is volatile these days. If you doubt it, consider this: Citibank abruptly removed most travel and consumer protections from its cards on September 22. If you’re a casual consumer (as opposed to a points and miles junkie), you may not be familiar with the details. Here’s …
Month: October 2019
American Express Overhauls Benefits for Delta Cards
The competition among banks in the points and miles space continues to intensify, which is a boon for consumers. For banks, the challenge is simple: How do you appear to constantly rachet up rewards, benefits and signup bonuses without giving away the store? The answer appears to lie in creating …
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Why Travel Around the World? 5 Reasons to Spend a Year or More on the Road
Back in 2003, the first year this blog existed, I wrote a lengthy (for the blogging standards of the time) called “Why Travel Around the World?” Back then it was kind of a radical question. This was long before the 4-hour Work Week book, before the terms “location independent” …
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United Revamps Status Qualification, Increases Spend Requirement, American and Delta next?
United makes the first move, revamping how its flyers qualify for status. Come check it out because you fly United or are nervous your airline is going to follow suit. The post United Revamps Status Qualification, Increases Spend Requirement, American and Delta next? appeared first on Andy's Travel Blog. Source: …
American Reorganizes Executive Ranks and My Interview with the New Customer Experience Executive
Big news from American today and somehow I got to speak to the new Customer Experience executive about what’s next. Click through because you want to see me act like a serious journalist! The post American Reorganizes Executive Ranks and My Interview with the New Customer Experience Executive appeared first …
5 Cheap New York City hotels for Thanksgiving visits
There’s nothing quite like visiting New York City over Thanksgiving weekend and taking in the Macy’s parade, holiday activities, shopping and “pre-Christmas cheer” in all its splendor. But how do you do it without breaking the bank? Considering that average nightly hotel rates during Thanksgiving in New York can reach …
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How to save on New York City hotels
New York City is notoriously expensive to visit — especially when it comes to hotel prices. A basic room in a standard chain hotel that would cost $85 a night anywhere else in the country may soar to $250 or more when you book it in the Big Apple. So how can …
My Relaxed Valuation of Points and Miles
I’ve been asked to come up with my values for each of the types of points and miles we strive so hard to collect. I know some of my fellow hobbyists can quote you values down to the tenth of 1 cent and clearly explain and justify why “X” point …
Venice: 5 cheap and charming hotels from our guide
Ah, Venice. Just picture yourself strolling through the romantic streets and sitting down to a delicious Italian dinner along the canals. But what about your hotel? It’s easy to spend a fortune if you’re not careful, but luckily, it’s also possible to find a cheap and charming hotel in Venice. …
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Eat Local, Drink Local, Buy Local When You Travel on a Budget
The “locavore” and “slow food” movements have taken off bigtime in the last decade, but budget travelers have been following them for ages for economic reasons. If you eat local and drink what’s made in the region, it’s much easier to be a budget traveler. Sure, there are high-minded environmental …
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