From The Points Guy
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Who should (and shouldn’t) get the Amex Business Platinum?
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Few cards — for consumers or small-business owners — capture the “wow” factor quite like The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. A welcome bonus worth more than three times the card’s annual fee? Check. Exceptional rewards on common business expenses, airfare …
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New entertainment, new rides and more: Universal Orlando's 'blockbuster' summer
As if Universal Orlando doesn’t have enough excitement on the horizon with an entirely new theme park opening in 2025, it is planning a blockbuster summer of entertainment. On Monday, Universal announced a new parade, a nighttime lagoon show, a projection show in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and more. The first of these …
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How to redeem American Express Membership Rewards for maximum value
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Loyalty programs can be complex, making it difficult to uncover the best ways to maximize your credit card rewards. For example, American Express Membership Rewards offers numerous redemption options through Amex’s transfer partners. However, figuring out the most valuable ways to use …
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Universal Orlando's new DreamWorks Land opening this June
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you (or your kids) love “Shrek,” “Trolls” and “Kung Fu Panda,” we have some exciting news for you. This summer, Universal will open an entire land inspired by these beloved films and characters called DreamWorks Land. Universal announced Monday that …
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Bilt Rewards program: Guide to earning points on rent, dining and more
Editor’s note: TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. The post was updated with new information. American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards points have been the creme de la creme of credit card points for years. Thanks to their extensive lists of transfer partners, TPG values their points at 2 …
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Last minute ANA business-class award availability to Japan for just 35,000 Amex points
Looking to book a last-minute trip to Japan? Well, if so, you’re in luck. There is decent award availability in business class, but you’ll need to act fast. Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways consistently releases award seats in premium cabins to partner airlines, and the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club option is one of the best sweet …
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You can’t trust a cruise deal: Here’s how to actually get the best value on your next sailing
“Yeah, right,” I muttered while staring at a deal on Royal Caribbean’s homepage last week. A countdown clock just below the promotion told me that I only had seven hours, 40 minutes and 28 seconds left to pounce on the offer before it would magically disappear. I knew it wasn’t true. That deal would be …
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It’s official: Scandinavia’s SAS sets a date for SkyTeam membership to begin
It’s official: Scandinavian Airlines will become a full-fledged SkyTeam member Sept. 1. SAS’ switch from Star Alliance has long been known, but the exact date that it would officially join SkyTeam had been uncertain. Most recently, the sides would say only that SAS would exit Star at the end of August. Now, frequent flyers in …
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How to reprice a JetBlue flight when the fare decreases
It’s always hard to predict the best time to purchase your flight. You want to get the best fare, but you also don’t want to hold out too long and slowly watch the fare rise in price. Without a crystal ball, there is no way of knowing for sure how low the fares will go …
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New offer: Earn a 10% cash-back boost for a week (up to $50) when joining Rakuten for online shopping
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. One of our favorite online shopping portals here at TPG is back with a new referral offer — and the deal has the potential to be even sweeter this time. If you join Rakuten, you can earn up to $50 in cash …
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Charleston cruise port guide: Plan your trip to the Holy City
Frequent cruisers are likely familiar with popular East Coast cruise ports, such as Boston, Baltimore, New York City and Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey. But did you know you can also cruise from the Carolinas? The cruise port in Charleston, South Carolina, is a driveable distance from several cities, including Charlotte (three hours) and …
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How to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to United
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of my favorite transferable rewards currencies due to the sheer number of high-value airline and hotel loyalty programs these points let me access. I often transfer Chase points to Hyatt, but you can also transfer …