Unboxing the American Express OPEN Enhanced Business Platinum Card

Through January 25, 2017, American Express OPEN is offering up to 100,000 bonus Membership Rewards Points on the Enhanced Business Platinum Card. Combined with the excellent perks the card offers, I decided to apply two weeks ago and was instantly approved. My card was delivered within a week and I wanted to document the unboxing of my latest points-and-miles credit card.

Credit Cards, Points and MilesDerek CookDecember 28, 2016American Express Membership Rewards, American Express Enhanced Business Platinum Card, points and miles, flexible points currencies, credit cards, credit card rewards, airport lounges, Starwood Preferred Guest

Hotel spring promotions

With the arrival of May, we are learning about the spring hotel points promotions. Starwood Preferred Guest is offering "SPG Triple Up" while "Unlimited Bonus" from Hilton HHonors allows you to earn double points on virtually any stay.

Loyalty Programs, Points and Miles, HotelsDerek CookMay 8, 2016Starwood Preferred Guest, promotions, points and miles, flexible points currencies, Hilton Honors

Hyatt reported to be close to acquiring Starwood

Hyatt may be close to an acquisition of Starwood CNBC reported last week, saying a deal could occur as early as this week. A merger would greatly expand the Hyatt portfolio of properties, but travelers would be wise to wonder what could happen to the chains' loyalty programs.

Hotels, Points and MilesDerek CookNovember 2, 2015Hyatt, Starwood Hotels, Starwood Preferred Guest, Hyatt Gold Passport, points and miles, merger, flexible points currencies, American Express Starwood Preferred Guest credit card

Just signed up for the 60,000 point Citi ThankYou Premier card

Citibank is offering 60,000 bonus Thank You points on the Citi Thank You Premier card if you spend $3,500 in the first three months of holding the card. This is higher than their normal 50,000 bonus point offer so take advantage while you can!

Credit Cards, Points and MilesDerek CookAugust 29, 2015Citi Prestige Card, points and miles, flexible points currencies, Citibank, Georgia Tech football, American Express Starwood Preferred Guest credit card, Citi/AAdvantage Platinum Select MasterCard, Citi ThankYou Points, Citi ThankYou Premier Card

Starwood's "Make It Count" Promotion

Earn 1,000 bonus Starpoints with SPG's "Make It Count" promotion!

Points and MilesDerek CookJune 1, 2015points and miles, Starwood Hotels, flexible points currencies, promotions

Citi Prestige, my newest rewards card

I have chosen the Citi Prestige Card as my next points and miles credit card. Here's why I did and why you should consider this no-brainer of an offer!

Points and Miles, Credit CardsDerek CookApril 15, 2015Citibank, Citi Prestige Card, credit card rewards, flexible points currencies, Global Entry, Known Traveller Number, TSA Pre Check, points and miles, Citi ThankYou Points