Amex Platinum Cardholders: Use $50 Saks Credit by 12/31

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American Express recently added $100 in statement credits at Saks 5th Avenue!  The second $50 benefit is available for cardholders in the second half of the year, July through December. Don’t forget to use yours before the end of the year! One of my favorite credit cards in my wallet is my Platinum Card from American Express,…

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Changes to Marriott Bonvoy Events Elite Night Credits

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If you’re looking to earn Marriott elite status, one of the lesser known ways is through holding events at Marriott properties. Marriott Bonvoy members earn 10 elite night credits per year on their first meeting, and then an additional night credit for every 20 room nights. However, starting next year, Marriott will no longer be…

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Points Redemption In Anguilla – Possible With Hyatt and SLH

Recently Hyatt made an announcement sharing news Hyatt is expanding their ongoing alliance with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH). If you’ve ever wondered how to use points for hotel in Anguilla, this will be good news for you. Hyatt has been aggressively expanding their alliance this year. In fact, it was not long ago that Hyatt…

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2 More Airlines Join TSA Pre-Check; 73 Total Airlines Now Included

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The TSA announced two new airlines would be participating in the TSA Pre-Check program which brings the total airlines to 73. The newest additions include Alitalia Airlines and Qantas Airways. We’ve written Why TSA PreCheck Lines Should be Shorter Now thanks to the “PreCheck is PreCheck Act of 2018â€, which would ensure only travelers who are members of…

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Jet Blue Fares From Only $44

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Jet Blue Fares From Only $44 Jet Blue has a fare sale going on right now with fares from only $44 here. Fares include government taxes and fees. Book by 12/18/19 (the earlier of 11:59pm ET or local time). Travel between 1/8–3/31/20. Blackout dates: 1/17–1/20 & 2/13–2/24. Lowest available fare (Blue Basic, otherwise Blue) only…

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Delta Expands in Several Mountain West Cities

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Delta announced they’ll be expanding service in three of their Mountain West cities that they currently serve. Boise, Idaho; Bozeman, Montana; and Spokane, Washington will all be receiving new routes starting this summer. In addition, we see additional routes being added on existing service on several routes to/from Salt Lake City as well as to/from Los Angeles, as…

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Hotel Review: Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs

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The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs located in the Coachella Valley and features 244 guest rooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy category 7 property requiring 60,000 points for a free night redemption. As a Marriott Gold Bonvoy member, thanks to my status from my American Express Platinum Card, I was upgraded from a Deluxe Resort…

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Southwest Airlines New Routes, Schedule Extension Aug 2020

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Southwest Airlines announced their latest flight schedule which runs through August 10, 2020. Exciting new routes include new service from several of their hubs including Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, as well as from Nashville. On the international front, we see Southwest Airlines adding Saturday only service Houston to Nassau service starting in June. Per Southwest Airlines,…

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