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Coolest Non-Travel Perks from Rewards Programs
Once you've racked up miles on miles, how do you want to spend them? Why not on a private dinner with chef Daniel Boulud, or a session in a professional recording studio?
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American AAdvantage, Marriott Rewards, and Delta AmEx Voted Best by Customers
American Airlines AAdvantage and Marriott Rewards received the ultimate seal of approval from frequent travelers last week. Both were big winners at the annual Freddie Awards.
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Top Travel Rewards from Airline, Hotel, and Credit Card Programs
Spring is in the air and summer vacation is just on the horizon, making it prime time for travel rewards holders to cash in their points and miles for trips. Whether you've racked up rewards credits via airline, hotel, or credit card programs, lots of juicy trips are currently up for grabs.
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Summer Deals for Frequent Flyers
If you're traveling this summer, it's time to look out for promotional deals attached to your credit card, airline miles, or hotel loyalty program; you might be surprised by the sweet deals you'll find.
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The Season Begins for Reward Travel
Vacation season is fast approaching and that means travelers are cashing in rewards to book trips. According to a recent survey by Capital One, cardholders are two times more likely to redeem rewards this spring and three times more likely this summer.
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Starwood Launches Round-the-Clock Check-In
One of the bigger drags in travel is that airline arrival times hardly ever seem to coordinate with most hotels' set check-in times. To arrive groggy and grimy from a long-haul flight and be denied access to some R & R in bed (with rooms traditionally held until 3pm) is just no way to start a trip. Thankfully, Starwood is setting some new rules when it comes to checking in, at least for their super-elite Platinum Starwood Preferred Guests. Their new Your24 policy allows Platinum SPG guests to ignore normally set check-in and checkout times in favor of whatever time they choose. Hallelujah.
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5 Ways Hotel Points Are More Valuable Than Airline Miles
When it comes to travel rewards, many people focus solely on airline miles, forgetting about other types of programs. But don't overlook hotel rewards, which offer easier points accumulation, superior fulfillment, more versatility, and better promotions than many airline programs. Here’s what you need to know.
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