Travel Hacks

Quick Summary: Status of the United Excursionist Perk in 2026 Status: DISCONTINUED. As of August 21, 2025, United Airlines no longer offers the Excursionist Perk on new award bookings. Existing Bookings: Itineraries …

What is the Amex Equinox Credit? The Amex Equinox credit is a $300 annual statement credit available to cardholders of The Platinum Card® from American Express. This benefit fully covers an annual …

Introduction If you travel enough to care about points but not enough to be loyal to everyone, you eventually face the biggest question in the hotel game: Marriott vs. Hilton: Who Wins? …

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Quick Summary: The 2026 Verdict The Big Winner: Hilton Honors (SLH) wins for elite benefits and value. Gold/Diamond members get guaranteed continental breakfast (often full) and space-available upgrades. The Big Loser: World …

Quick Summary: The “Avios Arbitrage” Cheat Sheet While both airlines use the same currency, choosing the wrong program can cost you hundreds of dollars in fees. Here is the high-level breakdown for …