How to Decode the Chase 5/24 Rule

Chase is the leader in the world of co-branded credit cards and issues many of the most desirable cards for airlines, hotels and travel rewards. Consumers often wonder about their acceptance criteria, and we only have rough estimates for income levels and credit scores. However, one unwritten set of guidelines …

My Non Bonus Catergory Cards and 3-15K MR Referrals

Not all credit cards offer bonus categories for higher earnings. Some are just plain old vanilla cards that offer the same rate of return no matter what merchant category you use them with.  In the past, the Fidelity 2% cashback card was the standard all rewards cards were measured against. …

My Last Visit to Antelope Canyon before Tripods are BANNED (and why I agree with the decision)

One last run at Antelope Canyon before tripods are banned. The goal: capture some epic pictures. The result: click through because you love results. The post My Last Visit to Antelope Canyon before Tripods are BANNED (and why I agree with the decision) appeared first on Andy's Travel Blog. Source: …

JetBlue Mint: An Attractive Alternative to Legacy Airlines

In the summer of 2014, JetBlue shook up the aviation world by launching Mint—its premium long-haul service. The airline used reconfigured A321 aircraft featuring fully lie-flat seats, the only low-cost carrier to do so. From the beginning, JetBlue made it clear that their intention was to outshine the experience offered …

Budget Airlines and Alternate Airports – My Flight Is Landing Where?

Budget Airlines and Alternate Airports – My Flight Is Landing Where?

  If it’s your first time visiting a foreign city, you may want to pay close attention to where that flight is actually landing, especially if your flight is on one of the budget airlines. If you’re not on one of the big international carriers, there’s a good chance you’re …

Antelope Canyon will no longer have photographer-only tours starting December 20th

Antelope Canyon is one of the most famous, or maybe insta-famous, places in the southwestern United States.  The slot canyon looks like it’s from a different world and the infinite compositions and leading lines made by sand and time make for some truly epic photos. Since the slot canyon is …

5 Dreamy (And Affordable) Winter Destinations in Europe

Are you plotting a winter European getaway? Don’t fall into the trap of assuming that winter vacation in Europe will be gloomy. There is something quite magical that happens when winter’s chill casts stillness and sheets of white over Europe’s timeless cities. What’s more, several spots in Europe actually experience …