Best All-Inclusives You Can Book With Points
For a long time, all-inclusive resorts had a less-than-stellar reputation. Think: mediocre buffet food, watered-down drinks, and a stigma of quantity over quality. However, over the past decade, there’s…
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Staples: No Activation Fee on $200 Mastercard
Update 7/19/26: Deal is back from 7/19/26-7/25/26 Update 6/21/26: Deal is back from 6/21 through 6/26 (apparently only six days this time). Hat tip to readers Ace and Penny…
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Turn Tours Bookings Into Free Nights
Wyndham Rewards is an underdog in the points and miles world. It isn’t discussed nearly as much as other big players like Hilton Honors or Marriott Bonvoy, but there…
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You’ve Changed More Than the Points and Travel Hobby Has
This post may contain affiliate links – Advertiser Disclosure. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Our Changing Points and Travel Hobby Mark recently wrote a thoughtful…
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Destinations that cost more (or less) than expected (A Carrie Commentary)
It’s been a long time since I tracked travel expenses for the points and miles blog Travel is Free (a blog I helped maintain in the 2010s). The motivation…
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Huge Amex Platinum Card Welcome Offer, As High As 175K Bonus Points
In the interest of full disclosure, OMAAT may receive compensation when anyone clicks a link, has an application approved, or opens an account through this site. These are the…
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The best credit cards for large purchases
Whether you’re paying for a wedding, replacing your roof, buying a new laptop or covering an unexpected medical bill, a large purchase can be an opportunity to earn valuable…
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Uzbekistan Gets a Hyatt, Hilton’s First LXR Resort in Hawaiʻi, W Arrives in Saudi Arabia, and More Hotel News
A busy week of hotel news brought major luxury openings in HawaiÊ»i, Uzbekistan, England, and Saudi Arabia, along with future projects from Regent and Six Senses. Hilton also expanded…
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What to Do When Too Much of Your Net Worth Is in One Stock
When your company goes public, one stock can suddenly take up more room in your financial portfolio than you intended. If your company’s value increases, and your net worth…
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[MA, CT, VT, NH only] Florence Bank $400 Checking Bonus
Update 7/18/26: Deal is back and now $400 instead of $250. Also available in VT, NH. Update 6/12/22: Deal is back. Update 6/12/21: Bonus increased to $250 and requirements…
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