Travel credit card rewards are a powerful tool for savvy travelers. I have collected dozens of credit cards over the years that allowed me to stay in hotels all over the world without paying a dime.
Non-rev travelers have the privilege of traveling the world via their flight benefits, so they are well-positioned to take advantage of the hotel point bonuses afforded by travel credit cards.
Capital One dipped their toes in the premium credit card market at the end of 2021 by releasing the all-new Capital One Venture X. Capital One has long catered to travelers who favor flexibility over airline/hotel loyalty, and the Venture X is no exception. With a 75,000 mile sign-up bonus (reduced from the original 100K […]
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The best way to upgrade your non-rev experience is to figure out how to get into airport lounges around the world. Getting bumped to a later flight sucks a lot less when you can pop into a nearby club for snacks & a drink. The only problem is that getting into a lounge as a
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Spend enough time in the world of credit card points & miles and you are bound to come across travel bloggers lauding the benefits of the American Express Platinum credit card. The features appear great on the surface: a decent sign-up bonus, a slew of luxury perks, and an iconic metal card. When you read
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The Chase Sapphire Reserve has been the number one credit card in my wallet over the past 4 years. As a frequent non-rev traveler, I spent most of my weekends away from home. This meant that most of my spend fell under the Sapphire Reserve’s travel or dining bonus categories, which is a great way
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