Bilt Rent Day (August 1): Hotel status match, a special experience for football fans and more

Bilt launches special promotions on or around the first of each month. For this upcoming Bilt Rent Day, members can enjoy an Accor status match when they transfer points, an experience with NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. and several types of neighborhood experiences. As on previous Rent Days, Bilt cardholders can also snag double points […]

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Did you know you can book some hotels through multiple loyalty programs? I tested it out

While planning my recent solo trip to Lisbon, I stumbled on an interesting fact: Some hotels belong to more than one major hotel loyalty program. Such was the case with The Vintage Lisbon, which can be booked through both Hilton Honors and World of Hyatt. After double checking both websites and scrolling through photos to

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Best time to apply for Hilton American Express cards based on offer history

The Hilton Honors cards from American Express offer multiple benefits for travelers seeking additional perks with Hilton. These cards also come with generous welcome bonuses that can include generous amounts of Hilton Honors points or even free nights. Since welcome offers can vary, the timing of your application matters. Below, we’ve collected a history of

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15 hotels you can book with points that prioritize rest, recovery and relaxation

Whether it’s a deep-seated craving for peace and true quiet (perhaps in the face of always-shrieking kids), a desire to escape from never-ending stress, or your vagus nerve calling out for some TLC, the summer is a perfect time for a trip that doubles as a nervous system reset. You know, before you go totally

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Have the Chase Sapphire Reserve? You’re likely eligible for the Sapphire Preferred bonus

With the high-value bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) — 100,000 bonus points earned after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening — you might be wondering: Am I eligible? Keep in mind that this is your last chance for the Sapphire Preferred offer, which

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Why the $95 Marriott Boundless pays for itself — even if you stay at Marriott just once a year

One of the biggest misconceptions about hotel credit cards is that they’re only worth carrying if you’re fiercely loyal to that hotel chain. That’s certainly true for some premium hotel cards with hefty annual fees. But the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees) doesn’t require you to stay at Marriott frequently to

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