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Allied Visa & Passport Now Offering A Free Visa Service To China, Kenya And Tanzania, Now Through January 10, 2014

On December 4, 2013 · 10 comments

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Getting a visa to Kenya just got a whole lot easier - and cheaper!

Keeping with the season of giving, Allied Passport & Passport are waiving their fees on visas to China, Tanzania and Kenya now through January 10, 2014 – just in time to plan your big trips in the new year. Normally TPG readers receive a $5 discount from Allied on any order but pay Allied’s… Read More

Social Media Travel Roundup-News, Contests, Promos, Trends and More

On December 4, 2013 · 1 comment

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Win a trip to LA and walk the red carpet.

Social media is increasingly becoming the method airlines, hotels, credit cards and consumers get in touch with one another about the latest news, deals and promotions. Here’s a look at the latest interesting trending topics and more on social media from the week.
I’ll be combing through… Read More

Amex Platinum Losing AA/US Lounge Access; New Centurion Lounges Announced for LGA and SFO

On December 4, 2013 · 76 comments

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Centurion Lounge

The American/US Airways merger is expected to close any day now and its effects for consumers will be wide-reaching. Sadly, for American Express Platinum cardholders, this means that “effective March 22, 2014, Consumer, Business and Corporate Platinum and Centurion Card Members will no longer have… Read More

Tis’ The Season to Give: My Million Mile Donation To Kids In Need and How You Can Help Too

On December 4, 2013 · 21 comments

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Boxes taking over my apartment!

In the miles and points world it can be easy to become jaded with just how good we have it. Even though program devaluations are rampant and it is becoming harder (though far from impossible) to maximize miles and points, we still need to take a minute and be thankful that we are even able to… Read More

Chase Freedom 5x Category Bonuses Announced For Throughout 2014

December 4, 2013

One of the best ways out there to rack up bonus points on specific spending categories is with Chase Freedom’s quarterly rotating categories of merchants and retailers where cardholders earn 5 points per $1 up to a $1,500 quarterly cap. Last month I shared the categories for the first cycle of next year from January […]

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Update: Supreme Court Hears Rabbi’s Case Against Frequent Flyer Programs

December 4, 2013

It might sound like the start of a bad joke: a rabbi walks into a plane…but there’s no punchline in this case. Instead, the Supreme Court of the US heard arguments yesterday in the case of Rabbi S. Binyomin Ginsberg against Northwest (now Delta). Back in 2008, the rabbi was a Platinum elite with Northwest, […]

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Top 10 New Year’s Eve Destinations That Have Points Availability

December 3, 2013

Thanksgiving is already over and Christmas and New Year’s Eve will be upon us before you know it, if you haven’t booked a spot already – then it is definitely time to start thinking about where you are going to ring in 2014. For today’s Top 10, I am going to cover some great hotels […]

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Elite Status Series: Delta Silver Medallion

December 3, 2013

TPG contributor Nick Ewen takes us through the basics of Delta Silver Medallion status – how you can qualify for it and maximize the benefits once you earn it. As 2013 draws to a close, that can only mean one thing…the end of the elite status-qualifying year is almost upon us! Though I have held […]

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SPG Confirms Changes To Suite Night Awards Program, Now Extended To April 30, 2014

December 2, 2013

There is good news for SPG Platinum Preferred Guest members as Starwood has made changes to their Suite Night Award Program. The Suite Night Award given to Platinum members who have 50 nights or more used to expire at the end of the year, but the deadline has now been extended from December 31, 2013, […]

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Hotel Review: Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake Overwater Pavilion

December 2, 2013

This is the next installment of TPG Managing Editor Eric Rosen’s series on his month-long trip to Southeast Asia. Other posts include: Send in your Southeast Asia Tips, Flight Review: Lufthansa 747-400 First Class and Trip Report: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt Terminal 2, Flight Review: Thai Airways A380 First Class, and Hotel Review: Park […]

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Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Saigon Standard Park King Room

December 2, 2013

This is the next installment of TPG Managing Editor Eric Rosen’s series on his month-long trip to Southeast Asia. Other posts include: Send in your Southeast Asia Tips, Flight Review: Lufthansa 747-400 First Class and Trip Report: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt Terminal 2, Flight Review: Thai Airways A380 First Class, and Hotel Review: Park […]

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Maximizing Points and Miles on Cyber Monday Purchases

December 2, 2013

While tons of stores, airlines and hotels offered fantastic deals starting on Black Friday, today is Cyber Monday, which means there are all kinds of fantastic discounts, rebates and bonuses you can take advantage of by shopping online. Here are some ways you can maximize the deals. Note: I will only be pointing out an […]

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Amazing Deal Alert: US Airways (Soon to be American) Miles for 1.1 Cents a Piece

December 2, 2013

There’s just something about Cyber Monday, but even the airlines are getting in on the action, and one of the best deals out there is the four-day 100% Share Miles bonus US Airways is offering Dividend miles members now through December 6, 2013. While past 100% share miles bonuses have been on any miles you […]

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If You Can’t Find A Business Class Award, Do You Book Economy And Hope It Opens Later?

December 1, 2013

TPG reader Jake tweeted me @thepointsguy with a question a lot of readers have: “If you can’t find a Business Class award, do you book Economy and hope it opens later or just wait? I am flying IAD-JFK-JNB in March.” Jake is going to Johannesburg in March and wants to know, if he can’t get a […]

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Which Valuation Will an August 2014 Hyatt Stay Fall Under?

December 1, 2013

TPG reader ALEXANDERGLD tweeted: “@thepointsguy with the Hyatt devaluation effective 1/7, if I book my hotel reservations now for 8/2014 which valuation will it fall under?” Alex is asking about the recent announcement by Hyatt that it would be revising its award chart starting January 7, 2014. You can find out all the official details here, […]

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Should I Purchase Trip Insurance To Cover An Award Redeposit Fee?

December 1, 2013

TPG reader Mary had a question about travel insurance and what it covers when it comes to award tickets: “Hi TPG. I will be booking a trip to Paris with my American Airlines AAdvantage miles (thanks to you!). If I purchase trip insurance, will my miles be credited for free if we need to cancel? […]

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Saturday Recap: Earn 25,000 Hilton Points, Get Double AAdvantage Miles to Asia, IHG Rewards Club 50% Bonus, and More

November 30, 2013

Here’s a recap of the interesting points and miles news from this week: Earn 25,000 HHonors Points Towards A Hilton Stay When You Purchase Rosetta Stone: Have you always wanted to learn a language? Well now is the perfect time since Hilton has teamed up with Rosetta Stone so that when you purchase a Rosetta […]

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Emirates Series: Unique Features

November 30, 2013

After this month’s announcement of Emirates as the newest American Express Membership Rewards transfer partner, and as part of our Emirates Series, TPG contributor Jason Steele discusses how you can earn and redeem your Skywards miles with the airline’s partners. Other posts in the series include: The Basics of Earning and Redeeming, Using Miles To […]

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Cyber Monday Sale: Save 30% on Hotel Rooms At Over 350 Marriott Hotels

November 29, 2013

In my Giveaway post this week, where two lucky readers can win $500 Marriott gift cards, I mentioned that Marriott would be coming out with a great deal for December 2nd, Cyber Monday, and today we received the full details of their sale: “30% off of room rates at over 350 participating Marriott hotels across […]

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Travel Deals! 40% Off Starwood, $1 Hotels.com Deals, 50% Off Marriott, $99 Hotel Tonight Rooms and More

November 29, 2013

While Black Friday is traditionally all about getting to the shops as early as possible and standing in line for hours to get grab the best deals, it also offers some great online shopping opportunities (no, you don’t have to wait till Cyber Monday!) that you can take advantage of from the comfort of your […]

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Destination of the Week: Denver

November 29, 2013

For today’s Destination of the Week, TPG contributor Jason Steele is here to show you around his hometown. Though the city itself might not be your destination, it’s the gateway to the Rocky Mountains, and as the ski season approaches, plenty of avid winter sportsmen and women are likely to be passing through here, so […]

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Happy Thanksgiving – And Stay Tuned for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals!

November 28, 2013

Just a quick post to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving! I hope your travel plans took you to visit friends and loved ones this Turkey Day. My own plans include a whirlwind weekend trip to Paris with friends where I’ll be checking out the newly reopened Prince De Galles hotel, a Starwood Luxury Collection property, […]

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Bankruptcy Judge Approves American Airlines US Airways Merger Settlement

November 28, 2013

The American Airlines / US Airways merger just passed another hurdle yesterday when bankruptcy judge Sean Lane approved the airlines’ recent settlement of an anti-trust lawsuit brought against them by the US Justice Department and several States Attorneys General and denied claims by a group of private plaintiffs to temporarily block the merger as well. […]

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Marriott Gift Card Giveaway To Gear Up For Cyber Monday Sale And The Winner of 25K Skywards Miles

November 27, 2013

Last week I received word from a contact at Marriott that there will be a great deal coming out on Cyber Monday that will include discounted rates at over 350 participating Marriott hotels. While I don’t have the full details just yet, check back on Friday to see exactly what this sale entails. Since most […]

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