The annual fee is now $895, but here are eight ways I use my American Express Platinum card to receive a return on investment. Do you want to do the math with me to ensure the benefits are worth the fee? Oh, there are more ways to utilize the card.
Have you experienced fireworks in Music City? Although I recently made a brief stop in Nashville to tour Vanderbilt University, I was back in Tennessee at the Embassy Suites. Did I travel to Nashville to see fireworks? Well, I was also in town for the Music City Hot Chicken Festival.
What do you do when you need to redeem a Hilton Honors Free Night Reward? I save my free night rewards for travel during Spring Break. However, I only traveled to Arizona and Virginia in 2025. I redeemed a free night with Marriott Bonvoy for a two-night stay in Phoenix.
Where to stay in Chicago for the weekend in November? We spent Saturday night at Pendry Chicago for the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. As an American Express Platinum cardholder, I utilized the following benefits: a $200 hotel credit, a $100 credit toward qualifying activities, and a $60 daily breakfast credit.
I spent New Year’s Eve in Old Town Alexandria. Are you looking for a potential travel dupe? Have you crossed off Virginia as you complete the 50 States Challenge? Here are seven reasons why King Street in Old Town Alexandria is worth a stay to bring in the new year.
It was a full flight Saturday morning to New Orleans for the Bears game. There was a sea of orange and blue occupying every single seat. Of course, it was my first road game of the season. Sometimes, I wait to buy a game ticket when I book my accommodations.
Live Free or Die is the state motto for Manchester, New Hampshire. At first, I was taken aback by the statement. Then I realized I was traveling solo to my 43rd state and living the best life ever. I only have seven states left to visit. Live Free or Die.
Do you like to travel? In this post, I share airline and hotel expenses for 2022. I earned complimentary Wi-Fi as a Southwest A-List Preferred Rapid Rewards Member. As a Hilton Honors Diamond Member, I received upgrades to a room on a high floor or a room with a view.
SLS Baha Mar or Grand Hyatt? I did not make my Senior Spring Break Trip to the Bahamas in 1980. I finally made the trip in 2022. Although I continue to cut down my list of states to visit, I am also working on places I missed over the years.
Do you like to travel? In this post, I share my hotel and airline expenses for 2021. My loyalty programs allowed me to travel during the pandemic while enjoying savings offered to members to help boost the travel industry. Am I vaccinated? Are you? I travel. You can travel too.