U.S. Trusted Travelers now have access to expedited entry into Australia

Traveling to Australia just got easier. Users of U.S. Trusted Traveler programs (Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI) can now gain expedited entry into Australia. The following is from an email I received from the Global Entry people: Visiting Australia is now easier than ever for U.S. Trusted Travelers. Late last year, Australian Customs and Border…

Reminder: Choose your US Bank Cash+ Visa Categories

As I mentioned in December, the US Bank Cash+ Visa is probably one of the best cards out there for travelers because it offers 5% cash back on several categories relevant to business travelers including hotels, restaurants, and car rental. The only catch is that you must select your reward categories quarterly. The second-quarter selection website is…

Hyatt promotion: Earn 3000 points after every three nights

Hyatt has announced its spring promotion and the registration link is now live. The details are pretty simple: Earn 3,000 Hyatt Gold Passport® bonus points after every three eligible nights, up to 45,000 bonus points when you stay at a Hyatt hotel between March 1st and May 31st. You must register by April 30, 2013…

Ideas for generating spending on credit cards

So you’ve signed up for a credit card that promises a bonus after you’ve spend a few thousand dollars in 90 days. If you aren’t spending someone else’s money (think business travel, purchasing items for a business, etc.) you might be thinking, “How the heck am I going to spend $3000 on a credit card…