Angelina Travels

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Details About the ABOC Platinum Rewards MasterCard – A New 5X Card to Consider

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A new and competitive no-annual fee 5x card from a smaller issuer, Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, was quietly revamped and introduced at the beginning of the year. While I haven’t applied for this card myself because I’m holding off on new cards until I’m under 5/24, the new ABOC Platinum Rewards MasterCard is certainly worth talking about … [Read More…]

Hyatt’s New and Generous Promotion – Earn Up to 1,500 Bonus Points Per Night

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In light of Hyatt’s recent award chart changes, Hyatt is introducing a generous promotion for stays now until May 15, 2019. Beginning today, February 15, World of Hyatt members can earn up to 1,500 Bonus Points per qualifying night starting with their second eligible stay during the promotion, through May 15. You must first register … [Read More…]

Hyatt Announces Award Chart Changes – 259 Hotels Changing Category in March

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As you know, every year World of Hyatt makes changes to their award chart and the number of points required to redeem a free night at each property. Just recently, Hyatt introduced a refreshed World of Hyatt credit card, and an exciting partnership with exhale and 110 Small Luxury Hotel properties. The new World of Hyatt Credit Card … [Read More…]

T-Mobile Tuesday: Free $10 Lyft Ride

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One of the best decisions I’ve made a few years back was switching from Verizon to T-Mobile. Aside from chopping my monthly bill substantially, I love that I can data for free in over 100 countries while traveling abroad. Another cool thing about T-Mobile is “T-Mobile Tuesdaysâ€, where customers can receive free stuff every Tuesday. I … [Read More…]

United Airlines Now Offers Free Live TV

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Great news and a surprise improvement from United! United Airlines announced that starting today (effective immediately), more than 100 channels of live DIRECTV will now be free on 211 Boeing 737 United aircraft equipped with seat back TV. Prior today, DIRECTV on United flights was complimentary in United First ® and available for purchase in … [Read More…]

Why it Makes Sense to Get the AmEx Business Platinum Card NOW

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I’ve had my Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN (learn more) for 5 years, and it’s a card I carry with me all the time. Aside from the welcome bonus and some of the widely-known card features and benefits such as the transferability of Membership Rewards points to hotel and airline partners, hotel status, the … [Read More…]

Uber Rewards is Out and I Was Surprised with Platinum Status

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You may have already heard of Uber’s new rewards program, Uber Rewards, where you can earn points with every ride and UberEATs purchase and enjoy perks like cash rewards, flexible cancellations, and price protection. Uber Rewards will initially be offered in nine markets – Atlanta, Denver, Miami, New York, Tampa, Philadelphia, San Diego, Washington DC, and … [Read More…]