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This post was originally published on this site Maybe it’s only me, but there have been plenty of times that I’ve read about a limited-time credit card offer and instantly pictured how I’d redeem those bonus points for a trip. Thus, it can be quite tempting to apply for every new card offer I come across. However, not all card offers are created equal, and some are better than others. Hence, my most recent card acquisition, the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card. This card piqued my interest as it’s currently offering 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in purchases on the card in the first six months of card membership (offer ends August 13). Plus, there’s a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then an annual fee of $150 (see rates and fees). As an advocate for earning transferable reward points, I wasn’t initially sure if I wanted a cobranded card before I read up on the Hilton Surpass. Since the Hilton Surpass ticks my annual fee preference, I saw an upcoming trip to London unlocked — mainly thanks to its 130,000-point welcome offer. Hilton has a large presence in London, so I knew I’d have a

This post was originally published on this site Hyatt just unveiled a handy new feature for those searching for award availability on the brand’s website. World of Hyatt told TPG that when guests are searching for award availability at a specific property, they’ll now see a points calendar that shows when award nights are, and are not, available. “Members can adjust dates, length of stay, guests, and room type to find the right reservation for them,” a Hyatt spokesperson said in an emailed press release. As you can see in the screenshots below, a “points calendar” feature now appears when you try to book a specific hotel, in this case, the Park Hyatt Chicago. Award booking page for Park Hyatt Chicago. WORLD OF HYATT Once you click on that link, it opens a calendar that shows availability on a month-to-month basis. As you can see, I was able to book Thursday but not Friday night. Award booking calendar page for Park Hyatt Chicago. WORLD OF HYATT Coincidentally, I’m currently using World of Hyatt points for a free night at the Park Hyatt Chicago. When I booked it, I had to search around to find a night with availability. This new