Is Amex Playing Games with Bonuses, JetBlue Mint from $263, How a Customer Saved 95,000 SPG Points By This Simple Tactic, A Fantastic Tool for International Travel and More!

Check out the posts from the week! They include a fantastic feature with Google Pixel phones that could save you on international trips, tips for great value with SPG and Marriott Moments, a new tourist tax coming to New Zealand, and more!

I hope everyone had a great weekend! This Monday did not go how I had planned! Some things came up that made it more busy than I had planned and when I finally had a chance to write some posts, my internet went out. 🙂 So, some things I had planned for today won’t be out until tomorrow or Wednesday (nothing ground-changing anyway!).

I have gone for a little over a week now with no running – and I really don’t like it! The heel is feeling a little better and I have done a few bike rides so at least getting some exercise in!

Miles, Points, and Travel

• The JetBlue Schedule Extended Further Into 2019 – This current JetBlue schedule extension was not as good as the Southwest one but still helpful!
• Limited-Time: Deals on Amazon Kindles, Tablets, Echo Devices, and More! – [Expired] This deal is expired but we should see some other great deals (maybe better) in just a couple of weeks for Prime Day.
• The Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi to Become the First Andaz in the Middle East – Hyatt is bringing their first Andaz property to the Middle East – but not building a new hotel. Instead, they are converting the fantastic value Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi.
• Ending Soon! Use SPG Points for 2 Business Class Tickets on Inaugural Emirates Flight + 5 Nights in a Suite! [Expired] – This deal went at a great value! Congrats to the winner!
• Deal: Fly Lie-Flat JetBlue Mint to the Caribbean from $263 or Transcontinental from $399! – There are still some deals available so check them out!
• Great Deals on the Apple Watch Series 3 – Up to 20% Off and Thousands of Airline Miles! [Expired] – This was a great deal! It was the second time it came around so hopefully we shall see it again!
• American Express Has Added A “Bonus Eligibility” Feature for Applicants – American Express has been making some unfriendly moves but they have at least now made a way for customers to know if they will be eligible under these new moves!
• This Awesome Feature Makes the Google Pixel 2 An Incredible Phone for the Global Traveler – If you travel around the world, this feature on the Google Pixel could be the biggest assistant you will have.
• Is American Express Playing Games? – American Express has been playing a game with the timing of bonus points, it would appear. Chime in on this post with your experiences.
• The Huge Value Potential In SPG Moments – What You Need to Look For – SPG Moments are incredible! Here is a breakdown on the huge value that can be had from the SPG Moments.
• 4 Star Alliance Gold Benefits That Are Great With United – If you fly United, you may actually want to have elite status with a different Star Alliance airline! There are some great benefits that can give you some nice perks with United.
• An Airline that Dared to Serve a Hamburger In Economy Class🍔 – A hamburger can be a tough thing to make right yet this airline served it as a free option to everyone in economy!
• New Amex Offer for SPG Hotels – Get $60 Back on $300+! – A new Amex Offer is out and it is great for everyone who has travel plans with SPG hotels.
• Credit Card Issuers: Global Entry Is Not a Game-Changing Benefit – Global Entry reimbursement is a nice benefit but certainly not game-changing. Yet, credit card issuers seem to want all their potential customers to think it is!
• Visiting New Zealand Is About to Get a Little More Expensive – New Zealand is set to institute a tourist tax for most of the people in the world. The goal is to use the increased revenue to help with shoring up the infrastructure at places around the country.
• Going With Marriott Over SPG Saved This Customer 95,000 SPG Points – For the Same Package! – Here again is the awesome SPG Moments at work – except this time it was at the sister site, Marriott Moments. Find out how this great value was had.
• 3 Reasons to Use a VPN On Your Next Trip to Europe – If you plan a trip to Europe, you should consider getting a VPN. Here are 3 reasons it is important, besides for security.
• With Just Points, I Got My Dad My Favorite Father’s Day Gift Yet – Yes, another SPG/Marriott Moments post! This time, it was about an incredible Father’s Day gift I was able to get using just points.

That is it! Hope you all have a nice week and see you here and there throughout it!