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- I Don’t Even Like Marriott and I Still Recommend This CardIf you’ve known me longer than five minutes, you probably know that I am a Hyatt fangirl (and newly minted Globalist! But I digress). While I can appreciate the merits of both the Hilton and IHG loyalty programs, I’ve never understood the appeal of Marriott Bonvoy. Unlike Hyatt, it’s hard to get good value from… Read more: I Don’t Even Like Marriott and I Still Recommend This Card
- 2025 Year in Review2025 was my second year in award travel, and I have leveled up my game considerably. Read on to learn about the points I earned, the points I burned, and the lessons learned along the way. Points Redeemed Out of Pocket Cost Cash Price Flights 743,995 $2,789.21 $44,645.25 Hotels 701,000 $0 $18,222.12 Totals 1,444,995 $2,789.21… Read more: 2025 Year in Review
- Award Flight Deal Alert Services: Are They Right for You?I subscribe to a popular flight deal alert service. Services like Thrifty Traveler Premium and Straight to the Points Award Alert Service send out emails whenever there’s a fare sale, an award space drop, or another opportunity to get travel at a great value, whether it’s with cash or points. One recent email highlighted the… Read more: Award Flight Deal Alert Services: Are They Right for You?
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