In a world of declining customer service and disappearing perks, being an Elite member of a hotels or airlines frequent traveler program is often a nice way to restore some comfort to your travel: An upgrade to a nicer seat, a free checked luggage, free internet or a nicer room. But for many people who […]
After traveling to Asia for years, I found that Agoda not only had more hotels at better prices and great, independent hotels off the beaten path that other sites didn’t show, but also more relevant reviews to help you plan your trips. While the rewards program is mediocre, in combination with the breadth of hotels
A lot of digital ink is spilled every day on which payment card you just HAVE TO add to your wallet, arguing the available sign-up bonuses, valuable rewards or potential for manufacturing spend. The one thing usually missing from the discussion is security and peace of mind! I recommend to address that first, before worrying
Although I didn’t even know Club Carlson existed a few years ago, they have taken my heart by storm! Why? Their promotions and Club Carlson Visa card have enabled some of my most memorable reward stays in beautiful (and expensive) places in London, Dresden, Prague, Vienna and Cape Town!
Thai Airways Royal Orchid program is probably not the first airline rewards program on your list, unless you happen to live in Thailand. But with many credit card partners, recently becoming a transfer partner for the Citibank Thank You program in the US, and the ongoing devaluation of United’s MileagePlus program, it’s worth to look
When you read the travel blogs, you will find recommendations for and opinions of the programs of all the big hotel chains, from IHG to Marriott and Hilton or Starwood and Hyatt. Some focus on the large number of hotels, like more than 4,700 for IHG, the aspirational properties Hyatt has or the great value
I spent most of my adult with two no-annual-fee credit cards, one for personal use and one for business use as a consultant with frequent travel expenses. I collected points with both of them, without really paying much attention to it. I didn’t realize till a few years ago, that the very good credit I