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Cards with increased bonus offers this month:
- Marriott Bonvoy Boundless (5 Free Nights)
- Chase Sapphire Preferred (80k points)
- Amex Gold Card (60k points)
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Amex Platinum Adds A New Benefit
The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the most popular premium travel credit cards. I love this card for many reasons even though…
How to Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for Marriott hotels
Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of my favorite award currencies. These points are extremely versatile when it comes to redemption options. The two options…
Insane SPG, Marriott, and Ritz redemption opportunities coming soon!
If you’re considering an award stay at a Marriott, SPG, or Ritz-Carlton property, you may want to wait until August to book New category assignments…
How to stay at the Andaz Costa Rica on points
Our total out of pocket cost for our stay at the Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo was $0 In this post, I’ll explain…
Flights To Liberia, Costa Rica On Miles And Points
Advertiser disclosure: The Miles Genie has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. The Miles Genie and CardRatings may receive a commission…
Take it from a beginner: you can book Costa Rica for ~$80 per person!
Ryan and I have been lucky enough to book some amazing trips in the past 5 years thanks to miles and points. But many people…
The Downside of Cash Back Credit Cards
Most credit cards that earn points/miles that you can redeem for travel fall into one of 4 categories: Airline co-branded cards Hotel co-branded cards Cards that…
Don’t make this rookie mistake!
Don’t make the rookie mistake of opening the wrong credit cards If you’ve been thinking about opening a credit card (or two, or three) to…
Our Favorite Redemptions
Peru, Argentina
Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo
Papagayo Peninsula
and Paris and Amsterdam
Big Island and more
Venice,Tuscany, Amalfi
