Angelina Travels

23/03/2020

Hope everyone is staying safe and hunkering down. Here’s a little piece I wrote for Forbes to encourage you to use this downtime wisely ;)

How are things where you live? For us, it’s lockdown in NJ

Most Americans are now adjusting to a new way of life by halting travel plans during the coronavirus pandemic. In this article, we share 6 expert ways to use this downtime to take charge of your miles, points, and loyalty accounts during COVID-19.

27/02/2020

Finally a generous and easy offer on my account! How about you?

United introduced “Mile Play”, a new way to earn miles with United MileagePlus® back in 2017, and the promotion seems to return several times per year. As I was browsing my United app, it looks like the offer is back again for targeted accounts, allowing select members to earn bonus miles by co...

10/02/2020

Love is in the air with Valentines Day right around the corner, but you can be in the air with your love with these credit cards with increased welcome bonuses ( ).

What new credit cards have you picked up this month?

I have over a dozen active credit cards now, and over the last few years, I had myself a pretty religious routine of applying for new travel credit cards every 3 months. After all, credit card sign-up bonuses are one of the fastest and easiest ways to quickly earn a ton of miles and points … [Read...

10/02/2020

Nice new Hyatt promo coming our way!

In light of the impending award chart changes happening in just a few weeks, this morning, Hyatt announced two promotions to earn more points with each stay. With the “Bonus Journeys” promotion, all World of Hyatt members can register (by March 31) to earn Double Points (starting in second stay)...

03/02/2020

Great luxury points redemption for family fun in Morocco!

I took a trip to Morocco with the kids and some extended family members in August, where we spent two fun days on a budget in bustling and scorching-hot Marrakesh. We then parted ways with my parents to spend the next 4 nights with friends at the luxurious Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in El Jadida .....

29/01/2020

Hey Philly, low fares coming your way! Frontier Airlines

Following yesterday’s announcement of Frontier Airlines returning to Wilmington – New Castle, Delaware (ILG) with service to Orlando (also offering $29 introductory fares), today, the airline announced its expansion of service at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) with three new nonstop ro...

22/01/2020

Excellent opportunity to score $50 free at Amazon is back! Stocked up on Uber/Starbucks gift cards and a bunch of household items. How about you?

There are always great ways to save on Amazon, and an incredible deal is back where you can save 20% on an Amazon purchase just by redeeming one Membership Rewards point. The offer is valid for 20% off of a purchase of up to $250, which means you can save up to $50 by January 31. What’s … [Read ...

14/01/2020

Its a short flight, but I'm really excited! What flights do you have booked that you're excited about for 2020?

I’ve been in the points game for almost a decade, and I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve never had the luxury of experiencing an Emirates flight. Not in economy, not in business, and definitely not in first, so to say flying on the Emirates A380 has been on the bucket list is an understatement...

24/12/2019

Merry Christmas! In the holiday spirit I would like to offer a few domestic and international business class upgrades on United to those who have a paid flight between now and January 31, 2020. Please DM me your confirmation number and I will look into it as it’s based on fare class and availability. Preference goes to military, law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, but will would love to brighten someone’s holiday trip! Have a safe and sound holiday season!

26/11/2019

Product change FTW!

This past Friday, I forced inspired myself to redeem my capped 25,000-point annual free night award from my Marriott Premier Visa ($85 annual fee) at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center. Sure, it ended up being a fun night out with a hotel price of $0, but in my opinion, you can get the bes...

19/11/2019

Even without an immediate use, status match opportunities are always welcome in my book!

If you have airline status with another carrier, West Jet currently has a three-part status match / status challenge to Gold or Silver with WestJet Rewards. Benefits include complimentary upgrades, priority services and lounge access (don’t get too excited), and you have the option to extend your ...

19/11/2019

Great ideas if you have a redemption in mind!

Hyatt just announced another points sale where you can earn a 40% bonus on points purchases made between November 14 – December 31, 2019. You’ll have to buy at least 5,000 points ($120) to trigger the 40% bonus points. Hyatt points normally cost 2.4 cents each, but with this sale it’s possible...

14/11/2019

Finally got a great offer, how about you?

United introduced “Mile Play”, a new way to earn miles with United MileagePlus® back in 2017, and the promotion appears frequently from the time to time. As I was browsing my United app, it looks like the offer is back again for targeted accounts, allowing select members to earn bonus miles by ...

23/10/2019

Did you know that you can have your bags delivered to your final destination (home, hotel, office) when you fly? There are so many scenarios where this is an awesome opportunity. Have you done it?

For a few years, United and dozens of airline partners (including American, JetBlue, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, and Alaska) have partnered with BagsVIP to offer a service designed to “make travel easier” with the option of having your checked baggage delivered straight to your home or final des...

22/10/2019

Always fun checking out a new Kimpton :)

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

I’ve been visiting Asheville frequently these past few months thanks to a new business venture (which admittedly, is the reason for the hiatus on blogging). Asheville is a fun city with a great food, art, and so much history – it truly feels like a second home to me. I’ve stayed at a number of...

26/06/2019

Yasss! Great Amazon Promotion is Back.

Direct Offer Link: 20% (up to $100) off Amazon I hope everyone is enjoying summer! My favorite “free money” Amazon promotion is back – from now through July 16, 2019 Amazon is offering 20% off when you use as little as 1 American Express Membership Rewards point to pay for a portion your purch...

23/06/2019

Super excited about the grand opening of tomorrow 🎇 🎉. Check out my first impressions of the property 🎲🎰

https://angelinatravels.boardingarea.com/2019/06/22/first-impressions-of-encore-boston-harbor/

17/06/2019

Saved $290 on my first booking!

While I certainly love status, earning miles I can use on partner airlines, and free upgrades (which, to be honest, are becoming few and far between as a United 1K), it’s hard to ignore the fact that low cost carriers are a great way to snag a seat in the sky from point A to … [Read More…]

15/06/2019

One of the best no-annual fee cards to get 7,500 bonus points per quarter.

The Chase Freedom has been a staple card in my wallet for years. It’s an amazing no-annual fee card that allows you to earn up to 30,000 Ultimate Rewards points per year (7,500 per quarter) with its quarterly rotating 5x bonus categories. The points are transferable to many travel partners like Un...

15/06/2019

Nice summer surprise for Hyatt redemptions!

Hyatt just announced a new promotion whereby World of Hyatt and Hyatt credit cardmembers have the opportunity to receive 10% of their redeemed points back for redemptions made between July 1 and September 2, 2019 (the entire stay must be completed by September 2). Eligible redemptions include free n...

14/06/2019

SO many new and fun possibilities!

This morning, Airbnb unveiled their latest expansion of Airbnb Experiences – Airbnb Adventures, which opens the door for travelers to truly immerse themselves into 200 of the most unique and transformational “bucket-list worthy” travel and cultural multi-day expeditions you could think of. Tra...

12/06/2019

Hopefully your offer was better than mine!

United introduced “Mile Play”, a new way to earn miles with United MileagePlus® back in 2017, and the promotion appears frequently from the time to time. As I was browsing my United app, it looks like the offer is back again for targeted accounts, allowing select members to earn bonus miles by ...

12/06/2019

Who else is confused by all of Marriott’s credit cards? What cards do you keep?

This week, Marriott launched their newest Bonvoy credit card which is neither Brilliant or Boundless – the Marriott Bonvoy BoldTM Credit Card, which features a welcome bonus of 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points and no annual fee. Before getting into the details, let’s take a quick pause. Quite fran...

18/05/2019

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12/04/2019

Sometimes giving $5 to a street performer in exchange for a perfectly-captured moment is worth every penny 💕. Happy 4th birthday, Lucia!

12/04/2019

A quick and fun trip to thanks to a insanely cheap nonstop flight on and using 30K points for two nights at the 🎉✅

11/04/2019

It’s easy to say yes to a hotel fitness center with a view like this!! Had a fun 3 night return to this past weekend to celebrate the marriage of two dear travel friends. It was nice to be back after 18 months, but some things have changed since my prior visit. Check out the blog today to read about my impressions after revisiting!

25/03/2019

Great fun and affordable family weekend in San Antonio using 12,000 Hyatt points and a category 1-4 certificate. Thanks to all for such great recommendations!

22/03/2019

First timer in San Antonio, TX and love the charm. Any tips? @ The San Antonio River Walk

16/03/2019

Cheers to the weekend 🍷 where in the 🌎 are you spending it?