Thank you for the tips!
Talk to me about this "triple dip". I've got a 20K tuition spend coming up so this might be a good time to do the platinum biz. The triple dip could very well help me justify the fee!
Business Platinum gives you a $200 airline credit for "incidentals" on a selected airline (intended for things like in flight purchases and seat upgrades). The easiest way to use it is to buy $200 in United Travel Bank funds, which don't expire for several years or to use a $50 Delta e-gift card and have the remaining amount of less than $200 put on the ABP (sometimes an amount slightly over also triggers the credit, but I try to find $245-250 flights for best results on Delta). Those two "loopholes" trigger the credit. Unlike Chase, the Amex flight credit renews on calendar year, instead of cardmember year. So, spend the $200 in Dec 2023, any time in 2024 and then January 2025 within 30 days of the annual fee hitting, then cancel for a full refund of the second year annual fee.
Adult only or family friendly? June seems like it would be hot but maybe not as hot as I would expect?
Thank you for this!!
Ohhhh, interesting - thank you so much!
Once my Inks get to a year old, I close them. Don't need them in the long run and am always getting new Inks. That keeps my total credit with Chase lowered also, so I can continue to get new cards. I usually close my SW cards after a year also, as DH and I alternate the CP -so one of us always has the cards.
LOL. I will say, I was telling my class how after I got back from Vegas (for work) I immediately hopped on a plane to Nashville for the night w/ the BF. And then I was telling them we were debating going to Mexico for the weekend. They all looked at me like I was insane. I forget often that my travel isn't normal. But I feel like I'm barely scratching the surface. There are people who stalk the loads for Delta One availability for Japan and will fly there and back just to be in D1! I'm not that crazy (yet). The BF has never had a travel list. Suddenly he's getting one. Amsterdam is on his list, and the Pyramids. My son recently told me he wants to go to Europe now to see various buildings. So I think my kids are maybe finally getting the travel bug, LOL.I always love reading your posts. I learn so much and am always amazed.
They have both. We stay at the Royalton Riviera which has both a family and adults only side. We stay adults only. I know Planet Hollywood is normally in the 50-60k range in the summer. In June it's been warm (90's) but honestly we spend our time in the pool anyways, or doing water activities. Just be sure to crank the AC in your room, LOL. The Royalton Splash is newer and was available this week when we went for like 57k/nt. So you will likely have to top off. I think the most total we've had to add was 8k for the entire stay.
That's a great suggestion, and no I haven't yet. Partly because this is my 5th BizPlat and I don't want to draw eyes to my account if I can avoid it. Plus, I also have a targeted email for another BizPlat that I'm halfway considering doing, before closing #5.
I’m not 100% positive, but based on previous Reddit comments I would say yes.
I LOVE Amstersdam! If you have Marriott FNCs you might be able to redeem them at the College Hotel; you‘d have to book pretty far in advance because award nights can be a bit hard to get closer to the dates you want to travel. But cash rates can be low during off and shoulder season. There’s also the Doubletree by the main train station that is well-located, gets good reviews and usually has good award space. There’s SO much to do there. If you want to see the Ann Frank house or the Van Gogh Museum (both of which I highly recommend) book your entry tickets before you leave to avoid disappointment.It always amazes me (and shouldn't) how clueless so many people are. I joined the CSR FB group and the questions are so basic, LOL. Like most of the people barely know the offers of the CSR, let alone anything more when it comes to this game. I realize we're a small group. My BF loves to tell the pilots he's flying w/ my various "scams". My family members always say I need to teach them too, LOL. Maybe my retirement gig can be offering classes via zoom to teach my ways...that and a hilton gig
LOL. I will say, I was telling my class how after I got back from Vegas (for work) I immediately hopped on a plane to Nashville for the night w/ the BF. And then I was telling them we were debating going to Mexico for the weekend. They all looked at me like I was insane. I forget often that my travel isn't normal. But I feel like I'm barely scratching the surface. There are people who stalk the loads for Delta One availability for Japan and will fly there and back just to be in D1! I'm not that crazy (yet). The BF has never had a travel list. Suddenly he's getting one. Amsterdam is on his list, and the Pyramids. My son recently told me he wants to go to Europe now to see various buildings. So I think my kids are maybe finally getting the travel bug, LOL.
They have both. We stay at the Royalton Riviera which has both a family and adults only side. We stay adults only. I know Planet Hollywood is normally in the 50-60k range in the summer. In June it's been warm (90's) but honestly we spend our time in the pool anyways, or doing water activities. Just be sure to crank the AC in your room, LOL. The Royalton Splash is newer and was available this week when we went for like 57k/nt. So you will likely have to top off. I think the most total we've had to add was 8k for the entire stay.
Amsterdam has been on my list for a few years now. I finally have it booked for next summer, so I'm really hoping this trip actually happens. I haven never been there.
