Author Archives: Andy Shuman

Can Award Travel Cancellation Fees Cost You More Than Award Travel?

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Andy Shuman • 4 Comments

I’m sure each of us has experienced these dreadful moments when things are seriously not going our way. If traveling is an integral part of your life; if you’ve spend weeks if not months in anticipation; if you have worked pretty hard at putting everything together, it sucks when you realize you’re grounded. You feel like… Continue Reading

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Aspirational Marriott Properties, Category 8: My Curated List of the Best Redemptions — Part 11

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

PART 1: Marriott Category 1 and 2 Hotels in the U.S. PART 2: Marriott Category 3 Hotels in the U.S PART 3: Marriott Low Category Hotels in Canada PART 4: Marriott Cheap Category Hotels in Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic PART 5: Marriott Cheap Category Hotels in South America Part 6: Marriott… Continue Reading

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I Think I’ve Cracked the IHG Devaluation 2019 Algorithm

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Andy Shuman • 8 Comments

The IHG devaluation 2019 was supposed to have gone into effect yesterday, but somebody leaked the devaluation list, and now it’s been postponed until January 25. It’s kind of funny how these leaks find their way into the public domain – if memory serves me, the IHG devaluation 2018 list was also leaked around the… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Credit Cards, Miles and Points

Part 10: My Curated List of the Best Cheap Categories Marriott Hotels in Asia

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Andy Shuman • 5 Comments

PART 1: Marriott Category 1 and 2 Hotels in the U.S. PART 2: Marriott Category 3 Hotels in the U.S PART 3: Marriott Low Category Hotels in Canada PART 4: Marriott Cheap Category Hotels in Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic PART 5: Marriott Cheap Category Hotels in South America Part 6: Marriott… Continue Reading

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My Annual State of the Hobby Address and Happy 2019 New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

In 2018, the credit card attrition war among U.S. plastic giants has kept raging on, knocking down old barriers, and creating new amazing, mind-blowing opportunities. Yes, things have gotten harder for veterans of this venerable hobby. But for the newbies they’ve gotten more awesome. Yes, the space have become more crowded and even more complicated.… Continue Reading

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My Atlantic City Status Match Adventure — Update: New Casino Tier Match Opportunity and Total Rewards Diamond Fails to Deliver

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 4 Comments

My Atlantic City Status Match Adventure — Part 1: What’s Still Working and What Is Not My Atlantic City Status Match Adventure — Part 2: Total Rewards Diamond Benefits IN DEPTH! My Atlantic City Status Match Adventure — Part 3: MGM M life Gold Benefits IN DEPTH! My Atlantic City Status Match Adventure — Part… Continue Reading

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Part 9: My Curated List of the Best Cheap Categories Marriott Hotels in Africa (Except SA)

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 2 Comments

PART 1: Marriott Category 1 and 2 Hotels in the U.S. PART 2: Marriott Category 3 Hotels in the U.S PART 3: Marriott Low Category Hotels in Canada PART 4: Marriott Cheap Category Hotels in Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic PART 5: Marriott Cheap Category Hotels in South America Part 6: Marriott… Continue Reading

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Part 8: My Curated List of the Best Cheap Marriott Rewards/Protea Hotels in South Africa

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 4 Comments

PART 1: Marriott Category 1 and 2 Hotels in the U.S. PART 2: Marriott Category 3 Hotels in the U.S PART 3: Marriott Low Category Hotels in Canada PART 4: Marriott Cheap Category Hotels in Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic PART 5: Marriott Cheap Category Hotels in South America Part 6: Marriott… Continue Reading

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Part 7: My Curated List of the Best Cheap Marriott Rewards Hotels in Europe (Except Spain)

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 1 Comment

PART 1: Marriott Category 1 and 2 Hotels in the U.S. PART 2: Marriott Category 3 Hotels in the U.S PART 3: Marriott Low Category Hotels in Canada PART 4: Marriott Cheap Category Hotels in Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic PART 5: Marriott Cheap Category Hotels in South America Part 6:… Continue Reading

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New and Record-High US Bank Radisson Rewards 100,000 Points Bonus and How Much Hotel It Buys You

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 2 Comments

Per View From the Wing, there is a new and improved US Bank Radisson 100,000 points sign up bonus. The previous bonus ws 85,000 points. The US Bank Radisson Rewards 100,000 Points Bonus Premier Visa Signature Card This is not a huge increase over the regular (and still available) Radisson Rewards 85,000 points offer.… Continue Reading

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