Weekly Points: The Best Hotel Loyalty Program, Cancel For Any Reason Travel Insurance, Earn Miles as Interest and More!

Citi Application Rules:  Banks are coming out with their rules to limit credit card sign ups.  Once in a lifetime, 5/24, 2/3/4…. and others are rules that different banks enforce.  Citi has their own and here’s a good breakdown of how it works.

The Best Hotel Loyalty Program?:  Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the same applies to hotel loyalty programs.  Some chase elite status with one program over another, but which is the best for casual travelers?

Tools Used For This Hobby:  There are a number of tools available for use within this hobby.  Some help you stay organized while some help you strategize. Either way, this is a good article highlighting the multiple resources at our disposal.

Cancel For Any Reason Insurance:  With all the bad news circulating regarding being quarantined or contracting an illness, it may not be a bad idea to consider a “cancel for any reason” trip insurance.  Many award booking sites are recommending it for upcoming travel.

Tips For Flying Out Of Smaller Cities:  Unfortunately I don’t live close to a large city with a massive airport.  You know, the type of airport that gets all of the crazy flight deals. Yet, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck overpaying for flights.  Here are some options.

Is Chasing Airline Elite Status Worth It:  There’s no right or wrong answer because it all depends on your preferences and travel habits.  However it’s important to consider because many get caught up chasing elite status just because top travel bloggers talk about it.  Here’s an alternative.

Earn Miles As Interest:  If you’d rather earn some airline miles instead of a small amount of interest, then consider looking into this bank.  Earn American Airline miles by meeting some requirements and you’ll have enough points to your next vacation in no time!

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