Can I Get the Chase Sapphire Preferred Sign-Up Bonus Twice?

TPG reader AnneMarie messaged me on Facebook to ask: “Are you allowed to get the Chase Sapphire Preferred sign up bonus more than once? Is there a certain time that you can wait between cards to get the bonus more than once?” The Chase Sapphire Preferred card has been one of my go-to travel cards […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/10/can-i-get-the-chase-sapphire-preferred-sign-up-bonus-twice/

Last Day.. Ever?.. to Buy US Airways Miles at Under 1.9 Cents Apiece

A few weeks ago I wrote that US Airways will be increasing the cost of miles purchased through its bonuses, that come November American and US Airways will get aligned in how they sell miles.. which means they’ll be more expensive. US Airways is running a 100% bonus on purchased miles, it was supposed to […]

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Framing Decisions in the Context of Future Regret

The “Will I regret it in the future?” mindset can be very helpful in making decisions. From a New York Times article on protests in Hong Kong: “I’m not sure if this protest will really affect the decision by China, but I’m sure if I don’t come I will regret it in the future,” said…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/framing-decisions-in-the-context-of-future-regret/

Will a Lower Credit Limit Help Me Get Approved for Cards?

TPG reader Blake messaged me on Facebook to ask: “Do you ever recommend calling in to receive a lower credit limit than what is granted to you after an instant approval? Is it advantageous to keep limits lower to make room for more cards with the same bank?” I’ve got a huge amount of credit […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/10/will-a-lower-credit-limit-help-me-get-approved-for-cards/

Marriott Changing Global Cancellation Policy

Via Travel Update, it looks like Marriott will be changing their global hotel cancellation policy as of January 1, 2015.

According to the new policy, you'll have until 11:59PM the day prior to arrival to cancel your room without penalty. Interestingly it seems as if Marriott is somewhat forcing this policy on their hotels:

"Marriott expects that “most hotels will want to follow the new policy,” according to the email. Marriott, in fact, is telling franchised hotels that if they want to opt out of the new policy and continue offering a “day of arrival” cancellation deadline, they must request permission to do so."

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Celebrate autumn with these 30 pics

Autumn is my favorite season. I love the creepy ancient holidays. I love the excuse to read Stephen King books and watch old episodes of Buffy. And, of course, I love the changing of the leaves.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/30-photos-autumn/

Reader Success Story: No More Ramen For This College Student

Over the past year, we’ve had many readers share their success stories with us. Folks for whom traveling domestically once a year was a luxury are now traveling the world with just a few credit card sign-up bonuses. And the best part? They are sharing their stories with us and others who benefit from knowing […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/reader-success-story-no-more-ramen-for-this-college-student.html

Seated next to a pooch on a plane? Too bad

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-navigator/seated-next-pooch-plane-bad/

Wild clouds in Bora Bora

Wide-Angle Tip If you like these kinds of shots where everything seems to be pointing towards the middle, try a wide-angle lens! I first shot this a bit tighter. It was a cool shot, but then when I put on the wide-angle everything got so much more amazing! I even sometimes forget this effect, and […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/10/12/wild-clouds-in-bora-bora/

I’m Giving My Readers $500 in Gift Cards, Just Leave a Comment to Enter!

Frequent Traveler University: December 5-7, Hyatt Regency Crystal City The next Frequent Traveler University, in partnership with USA Today, promises to be the biggest gathering of frequent flyers ever — topping even last April’s sold out event in Northern Virginia. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City minutes from Washington’s National […]

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Avoid Danger on the Road By Not Doing Anything Stupid!

Two years ago I wrote a really popular post on common tourist scams and a year ago I gave consolidated simple advice on how to avoid them. Some people like chance encounters on the road, and are open to ‘strangers in a strange land’ but I tend to be skeptical. If someone approaches me, offering […]

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Tropical Cyclone Hudhud Claims Its First Casualty

A 9-year-old girl dies and an 11-year-old boy goes missing, as India evacuates its eastern coast in preparation for Hudhud.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/cyclone-hudhud-update-tropical-storm-causes-first-casualty-1703410

Weekly Review: October 11, 2014

This has been one of the most exhausting travel weeks of the year for me. In the past week I've flown from Los Angeles to Seoul to Abu Dhabi to Cairo to Doha to London to Charlotte to Los Angeles. Suffice to say I'm in need of a nap. ;)

On the plus side, it was also a fruitful week in terms of sampling new premium cabin products, as I flew A380 first class on both Asiana and Qatar. That means I've flown A380 first class on every airline operating the whale-jet.

Fortunately my travel was a bit more exciting than I bargained for, so hopefully it made for an interesting week on the blog.

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Misconceptions about climate change

You'll be more illuminated about how climate change is caused after watching this video



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/13-common-misconceptions-climate-change/

What’s the Most Efficient Way to Manage Foreign Currency for a Trip?

My preferred method of getting foreign currency is to take it out of an ATM on arrival in another country. That way — even with foreign currency transaction fees — you’re getting a bank’s rate on the transaction rather than a retail rate. And I have an ATM card that doesn’t charge me foreign transaction […]

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