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Cindyrella
LIF Toddler

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Cindy

Travel rewards / points / credit card programs

There are so many different options out there I am having trouble choosing what to go with. I know a lot of people like Starwood Amex but there hotels are on the more expensive side. How much do you charge on the credit card every month to earn a free room?

are there any other similar cards for cheaper hotels?

Im so overwhelmed by all the choices don't even know where to start researching....

TIA

Posted 4/4/13 11:33 AM
 
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femalej
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Re: Travel rewards / points / credit card programs

do you travel internationally? if so, i would def get one with no foreign exchange fee.

i personally like cap. one. the rewards are super easy to use - any hotel, any flight, no blackouts!

Posted 4/4/13 6:06 PM
 

Bridex100
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Member since 3/08

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Re: Travel rewards / points / credit card programs

A night at a Sheraton is usually around 7000 points or $7000 spent on the AMEX. They also have options where you can do a mix of points and cash. We like to stay at Westins with the kids.

I looked into the Marriott card and it was more like 20,000 points per room.

Posted 4/4/13 9:18 PM
 

Cindyrella
LIF Toddler

Member since 8/08

403 total posts

Name:
Cindy

Re: Travel rewards / points / credit card programs

Posted by femalej

do you travel internationally? if so, i would def get one with no foreign exchange fee.

i personally like cap. one. the rewards are super easy to use - any hotel, any flight, no blackouts!



No - just local travel - only a few nights a year .

I will check out capital one thanks - I didn't realize you could use that for hotel

Posted 4/5/13 11:21 AM
 

Cindyrella
LIF Toddler

Member since 8/08

403 total posts

Name:
Cindy

Re: Travel rewards / points / credit card programs

Posted by Bridex100

A night at a Sheraton is usually around 7000 points or $7000 spent on the AMEX. They also have options where you can do a mix of points and cash. We like to stay at Westins with the kids.

I looked into the Marriott card and it was more like 20,000 points per room.



ok thanks - that's not so bad.

Posted 4/5/13 11:22 AM
 

Mill188
LIF Adult

Member since 3/09

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Re: Travel rewards / points / credit card programs

I don't like credit cards that require the use of only one brand. I love AMEX because I can use my points anywhere and if I don't have enough I can use the points I do have to pay part of it and pay the rest in cash.

Posted 4/5/13 11:36 AM
 

SLPlady1984
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Member since 6/12

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Re: Travel rewards / points / credit card programs

I have a citi thank you card and I can use the points on anything including travel. And there is no yearly fee

Posted 4/5/13 12:57 PM
 

femalej
LIF Adolescent

Member since 7/11

833 total posts

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Re: Travel rewards / points / credit card programs

another good one is discover. they have a lot of partner rewards, including travelocityincentives.com for hotel stays.

Posted 4/5/13 3:52 PM
 
 

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