by Patti | Nov 12, 2018 | Tips
A few years ago, I applied and was approved for Global Entry. Although I’ve found Global Entry (which also includes TSA Precheck) well worth the $100 application fee, when it is time to renew I plan to get Global Entry for free. There are several ways to get...
by Patti | Nov 8, 2018 | Southwest, Travel Hacking
If you are interested in the Southwest companion pass for 2019 and 2020 now might be the time 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 Get...
by Patti | Oct 1, 2018 | Credit Cards, Flexible Rewards
Chase has released the 2018 and 2019 5% bonus categories for the Chase Freedom card. Chase Freedom Calendar 2019 5% Bonus Categories The Chase Freedom 5% bonus categories for 2019 are as follows: 1st quarter (January 1, 2019- March 31, 2019) – Gas Stations, Tolls,...
by Patti | Aug 3, 2018 | Ultimate Rewards
Following is a guide on how to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to the Chase travel partners. (For a list of all of the travel transfer partners see related post: List of Chase Ultimate Rewards Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners.) Not All Ultimate Rewards Can...
by Patti | Jun 23, 2018 | Destinations
We don’t usually repeat our travel destinations but Japan is an exception. Japan is one of our favorite countries if not our favorite country in the world. Ideally, I recommend visiting Japan for at least 2 weeks, but a week is enough for an introduction to this...
