Angelina Aucello, Author at Angelina Travels

M Life Elites: Up To Two Free Nights at the New Hard Rock Atlantic City This Summer

April 20, 2018 by Angelina Aucello 10 Comments

As a Jersey girl, Atlantic City has always been one of my guilty pleasures, and it’s been quite interesting the follow the rise and fall of many of the casino hotels over the past five years. This summer, Atlantic City is preparing for two new exciting openings – The Hard Rock and the Ocean Resort … [Read More…]

Radisson Blu Expands in the United States + Other Exciting News in The Pipeline for Radisson Hotel Group

April 4, 2018 by Angelina Aucello 10 Comments

I just returned from Orlando after having the opportunity to join Radisson Hotel Groupâ„¢ Â at their firstÂ Americas Business Conference that took place April 2-4. Â With the recent rebrand, I was excited to attend and get a first-hand understanding of what’s in store for the future and improvement of RHG and Radisson Rewards. Yesterday morning’s opening … [Read More…]

IHG Credit Card Devalues Anniversary Free Night Certificate

April 2, 2018 by Angelina Aucello 10 Comments

The IHG Rewards credit card has been a staple in my wallet for many years solely because of the uncapped annual free night certificate. The certificate was valid at any IHG property, and one could easily get hundreds of dollars of value in exchange for paying the $49 annual fee. In the past, I’ve used … [Read More…]

United Mile Play: Check to See if Your MileagePlus Account is Targeted to Earn Bonus Miles

March 29, 2018 by Angelina Aucello 4 Comments

In December, United introduced â€œMile Playâ€, aÂ new way to earn miles with United MileagePlusÂ®.I logged into my United app recently, and it looks like the offer is back again for targeted accounts, allowing select members to earn bonus miles by completing tasks between now and May 13, 2018. As you can imagine, the offers vary … [Read More…]

My Results From 4 Retention Calls

March 26, 2018 by Angelina Aucello 6 Comments

February has always been a busy month for me in terms of annual fees. This time around, 4 annual fees totaling $1080(!!) hit simultaneously. Of course, it’s a hard pill to swallow to have to pay that much in one chunk, so IÂ Â was prepared to spend a few minutes addressing each account with a retention … [Read More…]

I Don’t Use My Marriott Rewards Credit Card at Marriott Properties – Here’s Why

March 22, 2018 by Angelina Aucello 15 Comments

I have both the Marriott RewardsÂ® Premier Credit CardÂ and the Starwood Preferred Guest American Express. We are being told that there’s new Marriott/Starwood cobranded credit cards in the pipeline later in the year, and they will be issued by both Chase and American Express (including new premium products); that’s exciting news that we’re all anxiously … [Read More…]

Review: New Priority Pass “Lounge” at JFK – Bobby Van’s Steakhouse

March 19, 2018 by Angelina Aucello 6 Comments

Priority PassÂ offers access to over 1,000 independent airport lounges worldwide, and many premium credit cards (such as The Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige, and The Business PlatinumÂ® Card)Â come with a Priority Pass membership as a cardmember benefit. With AmExâ€™s expansion of their popular Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass has been making positive additions to their lounge … [Read More…]

Keep This In Mind Before Booking Hotels With Ultimate Rewards Points

March 15, 2018 by Angelina Aucello 11 Comments

I’m headed to London with my son and some extended family members this weekend, and was undecided where to stay since it’ll be my first time in London, and I am unfamiliar with the city. I considered redeeming my annual free night certificate from my IHG Rewards credit card at the Intercontinental Park Lane for … [Read More…]

Earn Airline Miles (and a Day of Free Parking) with The Parking Spot

March 13, 2018 by Angelina Aucello 1 Comment

Airport parking is often part of the traveling process, so it makes sense to earn rewards wherever you can. I usually take Uber or Lyft rides to/from the airport for longer trips if it’s cost-effective, but sometimes it can be so expensive that I’m better off driving myself to the airport, paying tolls, and parking. … [Read More…]

Here’s Why Your Credit Card’s Travel Insurance Might Not Be Enough

March 12, 2018 by Angelina Aucello 11 Comments

In my travel and points-obsessed family, I pay quite a bit on annual fees on premium credit cards, and I definitely find it “worth it” because of the value I’m getting year after year. Aside from just the points, many premium credit cards, such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige, and American Express Platinum … [Read More…]