by Patti | Aug 14, 2019 | Tips
Although I’ve found Global Entry (which also includes TSA Precheck) well worth the $100 application fee, when I renewed my Global Entry I was able to get Global Entry for free. It is easy to get Global Entry and TSA Precheck for free – including many...
by The Travel Sisters | Aug 14, 2019 | Membership Rewards
The list of Amex Membership Rewards airline and hotel transfer partners can be hard to find from your American Express online account. Most of these transfer at a 1:1 ratio (meaning 1,000 Amex Membership Rewards points transfer to 1,000 miles/points) unless otherwise...
by The Travel Sisters | Aug 12, 2019 | Destinations
Kyoto is a must see on any trip to Japan. Full of Buddhist temples (over 1000!), Shinto shrines and Zen gardens, there is so much to see in Kyoto. Most visitors stay only for a few days as part of a longer trip to Japan so we narrowed down the best things to do if...
by The Travel Sisters | Aug 12, 2019 | Deals, Free Points/Miles
While credit card bonuses are the fastest way to earn a lot of miles without traveling, one of the easiest ways to earn miles is through online shopping since you can earn miles for purchases you would be making anyway. Right now, 4 airlines are offering extra bonus...
by The Travel Sisters | Aug 8, 2019 | Lounge Reviews
With so many credit cards giving free Priority Pass membership chances are that many of you have a credit card that gives you free access to Priority Pass lounges. In addition to free entry into airport lounges, Priority Pass has started adding airport restaurants...
by The Travel Sisters | Aug 2, 2019 | Tips
If you have a Bank of America, Merrill Lynch or U.S. Trust credit or debit card, you can receive free admission on select dates to certain museums in the United States with the Bank of America Museums on Us program. For those not familiar, the Bank of America Museums...
by The Travel Sisters | Aug 1, 2019 | Credit Cards
We have written before about Chase’s refer-a-friend program which we use to earn extra points when a close friend or family member applies for a new Chase credit card. The list of cards that offer a Chase refer-a-friend bonus keeps changing so we thought it was time...
by Matilda | Aug 1, 2019 | American Express, Credit Cards
One of the most useful benefits of holding an American Express Platinum card, is using my card for free access to numerous airport lounges. American Express recently changed the complimentary guest policy for Centurion lounges and Priority Pass lounges so I thought...
by The Travel Sisters | Jul 22, 2019 | Tips
I recently applied to renew my Global Entry and I used a credit card that provides a fee credit for Global Entry so I am getting Global Entry for free. There are many many credit cards that will reimburse you for Global Entry fees (and TSA Precheck) so chances are...
by Patti | Jul 22, 2019 | Deals, Southwest
If you are interested in the Southwest companion pass for 2019 and 2020 don’t wait too long to apply for 1 or 2 Southwest credit cards (which is the easiest way to earn most of the 110,000 Rapid Rewards points needed to earn the Southwest Companion Pass). How to...
