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How to Transfer Marriott Bonvoy Points to Other Members
It's long been possible to combine your Marriott points with another member … but it wasn't always easy. You'd need to call up the hotel chain to transfer Marriott points. Thankfully, the days of...
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Cheap Flights to Hawaii are Back: From $180 RT…or 29K Points in Biz Class!
Everyone wants to go to Hawaii, and that means there's high demand for flights to the picture-perfect islands. Lately, that sky-high demand hasn't resulted in sky-high prices – just the opposite. In...
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Walmart+ is Low-Key One of the Amex Platinum Card’s Best Perks
*amex platinum* has a metric ton of perks – so many, in fact, keeping track of them can feel like a full-time job. But if there's one benefit that gets dismissive laughs, it's the monthly credit to...
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When Do Airlines Release Award Availability? Booking Early with Your Miles is...
Booking flights with your airline miles is more of an art than a science. It hinges on award availability to actually book those seats with miles, and that can be unpredictable … but there's one...
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Top Notch…But Still Too Busy: Delta One Lounge at JFK Review
Delta finally got into the exclusive business class lounge game in 2024, already with three locations and counting. But the Delta One Lounge at its New York City (JFK) hub is the crown jewel of them...
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Google Flights Price Guarantee: Get A Refund If Prices Drop After You Book!
It's the question that pains every traveler when booking flights: “Sure, I could book at this price now … but what if fares drop afterward?” Google Flights might have the solution: Cutting you a refund...
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8 of the Best Ways to Use Your Delta SkyMiles
Make this year the one you master Delta SkyMiles and get the most out of them. And trust us: You can. While others call them worthless, we're still big fans of Delta SkyMiles. Sure, Delta's frequent...
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How to Find Mistake Fares, Book Them & Save Hundreds (Or Thousands!)
Mistake fares don't come around very often, which is why we still can't believe we found two mistake fares in a span of eight days this month! Imagine this: You check your email inbox one morning and...
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Boston Will Get the Newest Amex Centurion Lounge
A massive, two-story American Express Centurion Lounge – complete with an outdoor patio and some green space on the top level – is heading for Boston (BOS). The airport's governing board on Thursday...
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The Best Things We Ate, Drank, & Saw in Charleston
Every year, Thrifty Traveler picks a city and meets up for our annual team retreat. This year's destination: the vibrant, coastal city of Charleston, South Carolina. The lovely southern city hosted our...
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When Flight Prices Drop, Rebook Your Flights & Save Even More!
We've all been there, wondering the exact same thing: “Should I book my flight now? But what if prices go down afterward?” Whether you're waiting to pull the trigger or you've already got flights for...
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UK Wants to Raise Entry Permit Prices, Exempt Transiting Passengers
Planning a trip to Europe in 2025? You're going to need more than just your passport – and prepare to pay up, too. As of Jan. 8, the United Kingdom now requires foreign travelers – including those from...
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Could Hilton Dethrone Hyatt as the Best Hotel Program?
We've been saying it for years, and we're hardly alone here: Hyatt is the best hotel rewards program, bar none. It's practically gospel in the wide world of all things travel, points, and miles:...
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Strict Delta Sky Club Limits are Coming, Use These Tips for More Visits this...
After years of failed efforts to combat overcrowding, travelers accustomed to waltzing into Delta Sky Clubs with their credit cards are in for a rude awakening: Starting next month, Delta and American...
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How to Get Airport Lounge Access for the Whole Family with 1 Credit Card
There are few things that will improve your time spent at the airport more than having access to an airport lounge. Think you need to be an ultra-frequent flyer with top-tier airline elite status to...
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Could Turkish Start Nonstops from Minneapolis to Istanbul This Year?
Turkish Airlines has been building its network between the U.S. and Istanbul (IST) like crazy lately, adding nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), and several other cities in just...
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The Best & Worst Planes for Delta One Business Class
If you're shelling out big bucks or a metric ton of miles to splurge for business class, you want the best seat you can find. With Delta, it's a mixed bag. Any lie-flat seat is a godsend when flying...
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Hotel Holy Grails: The 7 Hard-to-Book Hotels We Can’t Stop Thinking About
I don't know about you, but I sure didn't grow up staying at five-star resorts on family vacations. But hotel points, free night certificates and travel credits have made it possible for me – and my...
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Quit Charging Everything to Your Favorite Airline Credit Card
Airline credit cards like the *delta skymiles gold card*, the *united explorer*, and even the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® are a go-to for aspiring travelers. These...
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New: Get a 25% Bonus When Transferring Citi Points to Air France/KLM Flying...
Transfer bonuses are a great way to get even more value from your credit card points – and if you've got Citi ThankYou points from a card like the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card there's a new bonus to help...
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