Kevin Martinez

Contributor

TPG since 2022

Kevin Martinez is TPG's former associate web publisher. Based in New York, Kevin’s passion for travel begins and ends in the Big Apple but extends to other areas. He loves exploring hidden gems and hotels in New York City but has also enjoyed hanging out with Mickey Mouse at Disney’s first-ever Pride celebration and checking out a real-life Barbie Dreamhouse.

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Get yourself some packing cubes and AirTags immediately! They have changed my travel life for the better, and I promise they will change yours, too. With travel being so uncertain nowadays, it's more important than ever to make sure you keep track of your belongings and keep them organized.

M.A. in creative publishing and critical journalism, The New School; B.A. in journalism and design, The New School
Vacation destinations; LGBTQ+ travel; travel tips

2022

First trip redeemed with points

Countries visited

Bayahibe, Dominican Republic

Favorite destination

Aisle

Window or aisle

Ideal for points and miles newbies

This was my first-ever card that got me into the realm of points and miles, and I will forever be keeping this one in my wallet for various reasons. I'm particularly fond of the transferable points, travel protections and low annual fee.

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

Choose this card if you're a foodie

I'm a big foodie, and living in New York means that going out to eat and buying food can get quite expensive. Luckily, with the Amex Gold, I'm able to earn 4 points per dollar spent on dining and groceries at U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000 every calendar year, then 1 point per dollar).

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