The Lazy Traveler's Handbook

The Chase Ritz Carlton Card Is DEAD, Sweet Citi Prestige Retention Offer, My Other Credit Card Musings, and How to Lose a Bunch of Your Email Subscribers in One Day

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 6 Comments

So the Chase Ritz Carlton Card stopped accepting new applications. Doctor of Credit even tried to bribe his followers to find a working link, but alas, no soup. That’s a huge blow – to everyone who doesn’t care about the upcoming SPG Luxury card (you won’t be eligible for the SPG Luxury card if you… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Cheap Travel, Credit Cards, Miles and Points

Part 5: Marriott Cheap Category Hotels in South America — Wait Until August 18 or Book Now?

Posted on July 26, 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 Marriott has finally announced the real date for the transition to… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Bargains, Cheap Travel, Miles and Points, Miles and Points Trip Ideas

New IHG PointBreaks Hotels Are Bookable Until September 30 — Yes, There Are Some Interesting Choices

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

IHG PointBreaks are offered in 3 tiers: from 5,000 to 15,000 points per night. The IHG PointBreaks Hotels Direct Link No, there are no gems, and there probably won’t be any gems in any upcoming IHG PointBreaks — ever! So if you keep coming back for gems whining why there are no gems (as… Continue Reading

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Part 4: Marriott Cheap Category Hotels in Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic | Book Now or Wait?

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 2 Comments

This it the fourth part of my Marriott Cheap Category Hotels series that covers the most interesting Marriott low category hotels located in located in Mexico, the Caribbeans, and Central America. South America will be covered in the next post. PART 1: Marriott Category 1 and 2 Hotels in the U.S. Book Now or After August 1?… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Bargains, Cheap Travel, Miles and Points, Miles and Points Trip Ideas

UPDATE: Fly to Europe for 34,000 Delta Miles Roundtrip

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

UPDATE: 7/21 I checked the same flights and same dates today, and I now fully concur with asthejoeflies — these Delta bargains might have nothing or little to do with the recent promo. While some routes are slightly more expensive today, other routes are priced even better! Here are the results. New York to Paris was 36,000 miles… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Bargains, Cheap Travel, Miles and Points

Is the New Chase Southwest Priority Card Any Good?

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

You know I hate keeping people in suspense, so… Nah! The funny (and sad) thing — the Southwest Priority Card could’ve been an excellent product that you’d love to keep for years to come. It could’ve been the card you’d never take out of your wallet. Instead, you’re just getting another dud. OK, maybe “dud”… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Miles and Points

I’ve Lost My Credit Card Affiliate Links (And I’m Perfectly Fine With It)

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 19 Comments

As ridiculous as it sounds, I have indeed lost my credit card affiliate links Not that they made any difference anyway – I maybe pulled a few commissions in the course of several months. Thank you so much to those of you who supported me on the blog, by the way. I only had… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Credit Cards, Miles and Points

Part 3: Marriott Low Category Hotels in Canada. Book Now or After August 1?

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

PART 1: Marriott Category 1 and 2 Hotels in the U.S. Book Now or After August 1? PART 2: Marriott Category 3 Hotels in the U.S. Book Now or After August 1? OK, so let’s get something off my chest. I know even less about the best travel destinations in Canada than in the United… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Miles and Points

Part 2: Marriott Category 3 Hotels in the U.S. Book Now or After August 1?

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 1 Comment

PART 1: Marriott Category 1 and 2 Hotels in the U.S. Book Now or After August 1? Marriott Category 3 hotels in the U.S. are a mixed bag. In some cases, you will find improvements after August 1, in others, well – act fast. Marriott Category 3 hotels: 17,500/70,000 per 5 nights Case in point:… Continue Reading

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New Marriott Rewards Points Value: Book Now or After August 1? Part 1: Categories 1 and 2 — The U.S.

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Andy Shuman • 4 Comments

The ultimate Marriott Rewards Points Value can be hard to read, because everyone has their own idea of what their miles or points are worth based on their travel patterns. Back in February, I wrote a series of articles about Hilton Honors, which remains one of the most popular on my blog to this… Continue Reading

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