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If you’re looking for amazing ways to use your Marriott Bonvoy points beyond just a hotel stay, then Marriott Bonvoy Moments might be just what you’re searching for. Recently, TPG’s Editor-in-Chief, Nick Ewen, experienced a Marriott Moment that included accommodations and tickets for a FIFA World Cup game in Seattle. And as we’ve covered before, … Read more
The recent 100,000-point bonus offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card just ended, and as we expected, many of our readers waited until the absolute last second to apply. In fact, we saw hundreds of link clicks after the offer ended at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 30. And while the public offer has … Read more
When Chase launched the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) just over a year ago, the first thing that caught my attention was its huge welcome bonus. As I dug into the details, I realized there were no strict rules around getting the bonus, because even if you have a Chase Sapphire … Read more
In a morning editorial meeting at The Points Guy a few weeks ago, the team discussed some easy ways still out there to help folks snag great award redemptions. Some are so basic that we sometimes forget them ourselves. While we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the cost of award travel, there are still plenty … Read more
One of the most popular promotions for United loyalists is back with another round. That’s right: it’s time to check your account for a new United Mile Play offer. United Mile Play is a promotion that lets you earn bonus miles when you register here and complete the task assigned to you by United. Not … Read more
United Airlines is bringing its most premium planes to four more long-haul routes. This fall, the carrier will debut its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with the “Elevated” interior at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). This is the aircraft that has United’s brand-new Polaris business-class suites with sliding privacy doors — and eight of the ultraluxe … Read more
