Thanks, wish this worked for me, but after inputting my zip I get "Unfortunately, the AAA club associated with this zip code does not participate in the AAA/Discover Bank program.". Bummer. I did mean to move some money to a 9 month CD (at a rate 5.20) when I got an email direct from Discover like 3 weeks ago, but I waited too long. I tried about 10 days ago, and the CD rates had already gone down to 4s also.
I do indeed have both.
The recommendation is one Chase card every 90 days
I haven’t had use for Marriott FNC or Hyatt last year or this year. Just can’t find a hotel within the points allowed. Next year we have Yellowstone and no Hyatts nearby. Marriotts n that area all above 35k. That will be our only trip next year excepting a soccer tournament or 2, which are usually in Wisconsin for us (very few Hyatts in WI.).
We used an IHG FNC in Bozeman. There's two HI locations. But we went the week before Memorial Day. In June, that's probably peak pricing. If you have a IHG Premier card, you can top off your FNC with points.
Nope, I have both Hyatt and Marriott cards with FNC. There are a few Marriott properties, so I'll probably go that route and add points to the FNC.
Hooray, good for you! Iceland is one of our favorite places! We've only been in Winter (including Christmas) and it was one of our most memorable Christmases as our holiday lights that year were the Aurora borealis on two nights in a row. Since you're going in the cold season, you might want some hot chocolate -- highly recommend the hot chocolate at 12 Tónar in Reykjavik. It's a record store but they also serve hot drinks
I think it might be too early in the season, but if it's possible: do an ice cave tour at Vatnajökull National Park. It's fantastic! If not, a reason to go back in the deep of winter! Truly magnificent, it's like being inside an ice cathedral. Here's a picture I took of part of the ceiling:
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Every year, the ice caves melt in summer and then reform when the glacier water freezes in winter, which means they are never the same and make new shapes and corridors each time.
We are planning to go back next May, Memorial Day weekend, to see other parts in the warmer season.
I tried. No dice. I told them to run as Amex for the exact amount and was told that wasn't possible. I'm guessing it's a training issue.
so are these Hilton gc's basically worthless? I have a couple I'd like to use at some point but has anyone been successful?
Reports make it sound like they are more trouble than they are worth. With that said, I was able to use a $50 gift card at The Boulders in Phoenix back in April. It did require quite a bit of time and effort, and the manager had to finally step in to figure it out, but ultimately it worked. I went ahead and bought another $50 for our upcoming stay next month, but I fully expect it to be another hassle. I will say that the manager who helped us was incredibly apologetic about the hassle of it, and was determined to make sure we got the credit. So I would speculate that most properties can make it work, it’s just a matter of whether or not they’re willing to put in the effort.
I used 3 with no issue in NYC.
I would let it play out…I have had it take over a week to get approved
Usually I do one the middle to the end of October and one in December…….don’t think it matters which you go for first, unless the personal card would put you at 5/24
Perfect. Hopefully that personal card offer will stick around for another month. He hasn't gotten a new card since May 2022, so he's probably 0/24 honestly. Chase is always pre-approving him for lots of cards, but we never take advantage. I handle all the finances and just tell him which card to use each quarter. He can't handle anything complicated when it comes to which card to use at which store the way I do. He only spends on food and gas though so I just give him the card that has 5% cash back on either of those categories.
He sounds like my DH, he’s fine with me handling everything, but will not make any phone calls and will only carry 2 cards…..he usually remembers which to use
