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Luis Lan
June 20, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes
🤙🏿 Welcome back to the Better Than Points Newsletter - the premier place for all things Credit Card Points News and Travel
My name’s Luis and I’m the one writing this (hit me up here!)
The Texas sun has been relentless lately, turning our days into a sweaty struggle. We’ve been cranking up the AC and keeping our fingers crossed it holds strong. Craving a change of scenery, I started brainstorming and “accidentally” booked something for later this year. 🤫 This was me talking to the spouse about it. With that being said lets get straight into it.
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Here are 3 headlines, 2 hacks, and 1 question answered this week…
3 Headlines
One.
This week's hotel buzz is all about romance! Romer House Waikiki caters to couples seeking a kid-free escape in paradise. Luxury seekers will be thrilled with Accor's partnership with Habitas, promising unforgettable luxury experiences. While you’re not able to book through points yet, you know I'll keep you posted when you can. Plus, an amazing new spot is opening in Kyoto.
Two.
JetBlue Basic Economy adds Carry-On Bags (LINK)
Planning a budget trip? We've all been there - snagging cheap tickets only to get nickel and dimed with surprise baggage fees. Shoutout to JetBlue for finally adding free carry-ons, though the wait until September 6th after the summer rush sucks.
Three.
[Deal Alert] Avianca Lifemiles within and from United States
Calling all Avianca Life Miles members! Score amazing deals on your next getaway. Fly from Miami to San Salvador for just 2,000 Life Miles, Bogota for 8,000 Life Miles, or Medellin for a steal at nearly 5,000 Life Miles!
2 Hacks
One.
We all know that buying things through partner shopping portals is a great way to earn miles. But there's a new way to earn Marriott points! Now you can earn Marriott points just by purchasing your pineapple passionfruit no water sub strawberry acai base with vsc foam. So next time you get Starbucks, you can also earn Marriott points!
Two.
Planning a trip? Award search tools are your best friend! Greg over at Frequent Miler recently shared a fantastic post showcasing how these tools can help you find award availability, even on short notice. In his travel challenge, Greg often needed to book flights just two days in advance!
1 Question From You
Every week I answer one question from the community. Reply to this email with yours because you’re probably not the only one that has it.
Question
Simona asked what card she should get since she travels a lot and wants to book some of it with points.
The two cards I recommend are the Chase Sapphire Preferred and the American Express Gold card. The Chase Sapphire Preferred is a great overall one-card setup, offering good travel insurance and awesome transfer partners. The American Express Gold card, on the other hand, lets you earn more points on everyday purchases than most other cards given the 4x on restaurants and supermarkets.
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Appreciate you,
Luis 🤙🏿
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