During my consulting internship last year, I decided to try out the American Express Platinum Card. Airline Lounge Access The airline lounge access benefit is by far the best benefit of the Platinum card for the frequent traveler. Currently the Platinum card entitles you (and two guests) to enter any Delta Sky Club or American Airlines Admirals…
The people over at FatWallet have unearthed a fantastic sign-up bonus from Chase: $300 cash back after $500 spent within 3 months. The Chase Freedom credit card is a great general usage card that offers 1% back on everything and 5% back in categories, which rotate throughout the year. Some categories are of special interest…
So you might not have noticed, but I did take a quick weekend trip to Cape Town in January for the killer price of $750. I checked today and it looks like the fare is still available. This is a phenomenal deal for anyone looking to escape winter for a week. (Students, think Spring Break!)…
In an average year, I travel internationally maybe three or four times. By far, one of the largest frustrations of traveling internationally has been the wait to clear immigration into the United States. Many times, I have waited well over 45 minutes to enter the country. If you’re trying to make a tight connection, this wait…
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