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How to Gift MVP Status on Alaska Airlines to Friends and Family

Ben Nickel-D’Andrea
Feb. 23, 2021

Being an Alaska Airlines MVP Gold 75K comes with plenty of perks to elevate your travel experience, but did you know that one of the greatest benefits isn’t even for…

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How to Visit National Parks for Free in 2021

Ben Nickel-D’Andrea
Feb. 11, 2021

With the prospect of continued social distancing on the horizon, America’s national parks offer the perfect alternative to vacations involving busy airports or densely packed cities. And if you time…

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Things To Do When You Get the Business Platinum Card from American Express

Ben Nickel-D’Andrea
Feb. 23, 2021

Running a business comes with a lot of headaches, but deciding which credit card to use shouldn’t be one of them. Once you’ve made the decision to apply for ,…

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How to Get the Most from the American Express Business Gold Card

Ben Nickel-D’Andrea
Nov. 20, 2020

The comes with plenty of perks, especially for business owners who enjoy traveling or see themselves on the road for work a lot. It also comes with a significant annual…

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Popular Southeast National Parks on Points

Ben Nickel-D’Andrea
Oct. 27, 2020

As the weather cools down, you may start dreaming about a getaway to someplace warmer. Luckily, the Southeast United States has a plethora of places for you to enjoy the…

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Popular National Parks in the Northeast on Points

Popular Parks on Points: The Eastern U.S.

Ben Nickel-D’Andrea
Oct. 22, 2020

If there is one perfect time to visit the Eastern United States, it has to be autumn, when temperatures start creeping back down from the oppressive summer heat and the…

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Popular National Parks on Points - Alaska and Hawaii

Alaska and Hawaii National Parks: Where to Stay on Points

Ben Nickel-D’Andrea
Oct. 8, 2020

The geographical diversity of the United States means there’s always another national park to explore. If you’ve already checked off parks in your area, consider some of these more far-flung…

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Popular National Parks on Points - Great Plains

Parks on Points: Popular Great Plains National Parks

Ben Nickel-D’Andrea
Aug. 26, 2020

National parks in the Great Plains area offer some of the most otherworldly landscapes in the country, ranging from colorful pools of almost-boiling water, to multiple colored, layered cone-shaped formations,…

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Popular National Parks on Points - Northwest

How to Visit Pacific Northwest National Parks on Points

Ben Nickel-D’Andrea
Aug. 11, 2020

In 1916, the National Park Service was created for people to get out and enjoy America’s natural wonders. Over 100 years later, these national treasures are as important as ever.…

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Popular National Parks on Points - Southwest

Parks on Points: Popular Arizona and Utah National Parks

Ben Nickel-D’Andrea
Aug. 10, 2020

With the coronavirus thwarting air travel plans, it is a perfect time to consider a road trip in the Southwestern United States. Arizona and Utah have a combined eight national…

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