Barclaycard Arrival Plus vs. Capital One Venture

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Ladies and gentlemen…. Let’s get ready to rumble! In tonight’s main event, we’ll take a look at two of the more popular travel rewards cards on the market, the Barclaycard Arrival Plus® World Elite Mastercard® vs. the Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card. These two cards are both “fixed value cards” (not sure what that…

Paying For Travel Expenses As Part Of Your Minimum Spend

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While points are great, you’re usually sacrificing at least a little convenience and the ability to book spontaneous, short-notice travel when you use them. But with this smart and very simple credit card spending technique I’m getting ready to show you, you won’t have to plan your trip far in advance, or deal with complicated award…

6 Lessons I Learned from my United Award Booking to China

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I recently took a trip to China to visit my brother who lives and works there as an education consultant. We spent a few days hiking and also exploring Changsha and Hong Kong. The trip was semi-unexpected as I made a last-minute decision to go. But luckily, I was still able to use United miles,…

5 Awesome International Hilton Properties to Spend Your Free Night

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We’ve been talking a lot lately about the Hilton Honors™ Surpass® Card from American Express, which offers a free weekend night to almost any Hilton property in the world after your first cardmember anniversary date (See the deal here). Combined with a generous, six-figure sign up bonus (which expires May 31), this is a very…

5 Great Ways to Use Your Free Hilton Night in the US

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Part of being a savvy traveler is getting maximum value out of hotels or flights without breaking the bank.  You could do this by comparing different travel sites and being always on the lookout for the best deals.  Another way is by leveraging some of the perks you have with the credit cards in your…

Planning a Trip to Paris with Points and Miles

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Ahhh, Paris!  The city of lights is often thought of as the ultimate romantic destination and is on many people’s bucket list. People from all over the world flock to Paris to taste the amazing cuisine, see the Mona Lisa, visit the Eiffel Tower, and check out the Champ Elysees.  Oh, and how could we…

How to Take a Free Trip to London with Points

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Are you considering a European vacation?  Many folks dream of going to Europe because of it’s rich history, popular attractions and unique flavors.  However, for many people, it’s just that–a dream.  The cost of flights, transportation and hotel stays are expensive and are a total buzzkill when trying to plan a trip. But why not…