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100k Points with the Hilton HHonors Surpass Card from American Express

ByAcCounting Your Points April 4, 2016June 4, 2024

UPDATE: This offer has expired. As the all-time high offer on the Starwood Preferred Guest credit card came to an…

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What Do They Mean by “Throwaway Ticketing”?

ByAcCounting Your Points April 1, 2016June 4, 2024

I was nose deep in travel planning for a potential December trip to Europe. I found the flights I may…

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AYP Destination Series – Iceland

ByAcCounting Your Points March 31, 2016June 4, 2024

For as long as I can remember, Iceland has been near the top on my travel wish list. The country…

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My Starwood Preferred Guest American Express Application

ByAcCounting Your Points March 29, 2016June 4, 2024

I applied for the Starwood Preferred Guest American Express in order to earn the all-time high sign-up bonus of 35,000…

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Travel News – Cuba Edition

ByAcCounting Your Points March 29, 2016June 4, 2024

The island country of Cuba has been the topic of a number of headlines recently. Not only did the Tampa…

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Which to Get? Sapphire Preferred vs. Starwood Preferred Guest vs. Marriott Rewards

ByAcCounting Your Points March 25, 2016June 4, 2024

With so many great sign-up bonuses being offered right now , it can be difficult to determine what card(s) to apply…

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Credit Denied… Please Reconsider!

ByAcCounting Your Points March 22, 2016June 4, 2024

Don’t Let Credit Card Applications End in Denial You have been eyeing a certain credit card for some time now….

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Hotel Review – The Hyatt Paris Madeleine

ByAcCounting Your Points March 22, 2016June 4, 2024

Guest Writer Mallory (my wife & Editor-in-Chief) is in charge of AYP today as she gives her full detailed hotel…

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AYP Giveaway Winner!

ByAcCounting Your Points March 22, 2016June 4, 2024

Greetings! As a special welcome to new readers visiting as a result of my Million Mile Secrets Interview, I staged…

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Who is Acquiring Starwood Hotels?

ByAcCounting Your Points March 19, 2016June 4, 2024

Latest Update – March 28, 2016 – China’s Anbang Insurance Group tops Marrott with an increased offer of approximately $14…

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100k Points with the Hilton HHonors Surpass Card from American Express

What Do They Mean by “Throwaway Ticketing”?

AYP Destination Series – Iceland

My Starwood Preferred Guest American Express Application

Travel News – Cuba Edition

Which to Get? Sapphire Preferred vs. Starwood Preferred Guest vs. Marriott Rewards

Credit Denied… Please Reconsider!

Hotel Review – The Hyatt Paris Madeleine

AYP Giveaway Winner!

Who is Acquiring Starwood Hotels?

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