Tag: ultimate rewards

  • My favorite ways to earn points during the winter holiday season

    Some people love to shop. But I’m not one of those people. So when I do have to shop, like during the holiday season, I want to give myself a little incentive to make it more fun! My incentive is trying to earn the most points I can. Then each purchase isn’t just a gift—each…

  • The #1 best card to start with

    If I were starting from the very beginning with miles and points right now, I’d pick this card as my first card. What’s this magical go-to card? The Chase Sapphire Preferred. It’s been around since before I started earning miles and points back in 2011, and at the time, I didn’t know enough about the…

  • Best offers for April 2024

    These are some of the best offers available if you’re interested in applying for a new card this month. Chase Ink Business Cash: The bonus is the at the same level you usually see for this card—75,000 points—but the spending requirement has been modified so it’s easier for most people to achieve. Instead of the…

  • Best credit card offers for February 2024

    Here are my top recommendations for the best offers available this month.  Chase Ink Business Preferred: Ever since Chase lowered the spending requirement on this card last year from $15,000 to $8,000, this card has been one of the best options out there. You’ll earn 108,000 Ultimate Rewards points after meeting the spending requirement, and you’ll be…

  • Best offers for January 2024

    These are the best credit-card offers available right now, in my opinion. I’ll give you the quick rundown of why each card is worth considering below! If you’re ready to get going earning points for almost-free travel in 2024 and don’t have a particular “next card” in mind, one of these is probably going to be…

  • Hotel review: Park Hyatt Maçka Palas (Istanbul, Türkiye)

    Stay: October 2023 Paid: 20,000 points per night (Award Category 5) Status: Discoverist, but booked by Globalist I was traveling with Rooms: King deluxe room (upgraded from standard king room) Would I stay again: I plan to come back as soon as I can! This hotel was outstanding. Loved it. Would I recommend to friends: Yes, absolutely. The Park…

  • December 2023 transfer bonuses

    This is a short post because there are only two (or three) transfer bonuses going on right now. 1. Chase has a 25% bonus when you transfer Ultimate Rewards points to JetBlue through 1/10/24. 2. American Express has a 30% bonus when you transfer Membership Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic through 12/31/23. If you’re lucky,…

  • The best two card offers available right now!

    If you missed this offer earlier this fall, you still have time to apply for either one of these cards (or both of them)! The Chase Ink Business Cash and Chase Ink Business Unlimited are (in my opinion) the two best bonus offers available right now if you’re trying to maximize how many quality points…

  • Best travel credit card offers for November 2023

    If you plan to earn the Southwest Companion Pass this fall, your best offers are here. If you’re not in the market for a Companion Pass but are ready for your next card to earn free travel, here are your best options right now! These cards all earn transferable points, so you can use them…

  • Best offers for October 2023

    These are the most compelling offers available right now, in my personal opinion. If you’re not planning on earning the Southwest Companion Pass this fall and need to get a new card to earn another welcome bonus, here are my best recommendations. Capital One Venture X. This is the highest offer that’s been available for…