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BEGINNER’S GUIDE: TRAVEL FRUGALLY BY USING CREDIT CARD POINTS

by The Frugal Tourist Team | Jan 23, 2024 | MILES & POINTS

Traveling is an exciting and enriching experience, but it can also be an
expensive affair. What if I tell you that there’s a way to travel to stunning
destinations without breaking the bank? Yes, it’s possible, and it is through
traveling using credit card points. In this blog post, I will walk you through
how traveling with miles and points can be a frugal yet adventurous way to
explore the world.

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STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO USE GIFT CARDS TO PAY TAXES (2024)

by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 20, 2024 | MILES & POINTS

One of the fastest ways to accumulate miles and points is to purchase gift cards
when they go on sale, either at office supply stores or grocery stores. In this
blog post, I will go over the steps on how you can liquidate or use these gift
cards to pay taxes, specifically, estimated taxes.


HOW TO FIND THE CHEAPEST AWARD SEATS ON FLYING BLUE (AIR FRANCE/KLM)

by The Frugal Tourist Team | Jan 20, 2024 | Air France, Flying Blue, KLM, MILES
& POINTS

The Flying Blue frequent flier program by Air France/KLM is a game-changer for
frugal tourists. Its affordable award seats make it possible for anyone with
miles to travel more without breaking the bank. In this blog post, I have guided
you through the process of finding the most affordable award seats in the Flying
Blue award calendar so you can be on your way to your next bucket-list
destination on miles and points.


PAY YOUR BILLS FEE-FREE WITH A CREDIT CARD USING PAYPAL BILL PAY

by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 12, 2024 | MILES & POINTS, PayPal

PayPal’s new Bill Pay feature offers a convenient way to pay bills and utilities
with a credit card, no added fees involved. It presents an excellent opportunity
to earn cash back or travel rewards by utilizing your credit cards for PayPal
Bill Pay. Any credit card that can be linked to your PayPal account can be used
for this purpose. In this blog post, we will guide you on how to set up PayPal
Bill Pay and leverage its benefits to maximize your travel rewards or cash back.


GUIDE ON HOW TO USE UNITED’S TRAVELBANK

by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 6, 2024 | American Express, Travel, United

Since some credit cards provide travel credits that expire within a year,
depositing money in United’s travel bank is a viable option to utilize those
credits so they won’t go to waste. Funds diverted in United’s travel bank have a
5-year lifespan so it offers some level of longevity and a whole lot of
flexibility, especially that travel is not expected to pick up again anytime
soon. In this blog post, I will walk you through the steps on how to fund and
use United’s Travel Bank.


GET $10 GOPUFF MONTHLY CREDITS WITH CHASE CREDIT CARDS THROUGH DEC 31, 2023

by The Frugal Tourist | Nov 23, 2023 | CHASE, Deals

Who doesn’t love getting something for free? Especially when it’s something you
can use, like $10 in Gopuff credits! If you have Chase credit cards and want to
score free goodies, this blog post is for you. Today, we’ll walk you through the
steps on how to get $10 in Gopuff credits from your Chase credit cards every
month through December 31, 2023.


EASY WAYS TO MEET YOUR CREDIT CARD’S MINIMUM SPENDING REQUIREMENT

by The Frugal Tourist | Oct 16, 2023 | MILES & POINTS

One of the most lucrative frugal strategies I’ve been optimizing the past decade
or so is leveraging points and miles earned from credit cards to pay for my
airfare and hotel stays. These credit cards require for a certain amount of
spending to occur before they give out bonuses. In this blog post, I will lay
out some ways on how you can meet this requirement without breaking the bank.


HOW TO BOOK WORLD OF HYATT FREE NIGHT AWARDS USING POINTS

by The Frugal Tourist | Oct 1, 2023 | Hotels, Hyatt, MILES & POINTS

The World of Hyatt’s award chart is popular among frugal travelers and points
enthusiasts looking to maximize their hotel points and benefits. Hyatt offers a
competitive award chart, with redemption options starting at just 3,500 points
per night for Category 1 properties and going up to 45,000 points per night for
Category 8 properties. with Hyatt hotels to take advantage of free stays on
Hyatt points.

In this blog article, I’ll walk you through the steps in searching for World of
Hyatt free night awards so you can be on your way to your next free bucket-list
vacation.


THE BEST INTERNATIONAL NO-FEE ATM/DEBIT CARD FOR TRAVEL: CHARLES SCHWAB

by The Frugal Tourist | Oct 1, 2023 | Travel Tips

In this blog post, I will illustrate the benefits of having a zero-fee ATM card
when traveling. Personally, I have been utilizing the Charles Schwab Debit Card
alongside their exceptional Brokerage Checking Account. The most notable
advantage? No maintenance fee or minimum balance requirement! Additionally, at
the conclusion of each month, they reimburse all ATM charges incurred worldwide.
Rest assured, it is a remarkable card that caters to all your travel
necessities.


INK BUSINESS CASH® CREDIT CARD REVIEW: BEST NO-ANNUAL-FEE BUSINESS CARD

by The Frugal Tourist Team | Sep 15, 2023 | CHASE, MILES & POINTS

Elevate your travel game with the Chase Ink Business Credit Card. Its generous
sign-up bonuses, 5x point earnings on office supplies and select utilities, and
no annual fee make it the ideal choice for budget-savvy small business owners
and frugal tourists like myself. In this blog post, I will go over the benefits
of the best no-annual-fee credit card available in the market right now.


HOW TO APPLY FOR A BUSINESS CREDIT CARD AS A SOLE PROPRIETOR

by The Frugal Tourist | Sep 9, 2023 | Business Cards, Credit Cards, POINTS
ACCUMULATION

In this blog post, I would like to share a strategy that I’ve been able to
successfully leverage to travel the world for a significant discount. This
tactic involves using travel miles and points accrued from business credit
cards. This post aims to demystify the business credit card application process
so you can confidently answer the form even if you are a sole proprietor and do
not have an EIN. Let’s dive in!


HOW TO SAVE MONEY FOR YOUR FUTURE EPIC ANTARCTICA CRUISE

by The Frugal Tourist Team | Jul 9, 2023 | Antarctica, Bucket List

Antarctica isn’t just a destination for the wealthy seeking exclusive
experiences—it’s also accessible to the savvy, budget-conscious explorer. In
this blog post, I will share valuable tips, tricks, and insider knowledge on how
you can travel to Antarctica, making this dream adventure a reality. Join me as
we delve into the mesmerizing landscapes, encounter unique wildlife, and
discover the wonders of the icy continent. Is Antarctica on your bucket list?
Let’s make it happen together!


BEST WAYS TO USE OR LIQUIDATE YOUR GIFT CARDS (VISA OR MASTERCARD)

by The Frugal Tourist | Aug 1, 2022 | MILES & POINTS

One of the fastest ways to accumulate travel miles and points is to purchase
gift cards (Visa Gift Cards or Mastercard Gift Cards) when they go on sale,
either at office supply stores or grocery stores, by using travel credit cards.
In this blog post, I will list out the various liquidation methods I’ve utilized
through the years to convert these gift cards into cash, while simultaneously
earning travel points for free flights and hotels.


EARN 5X TRAVEL POINTS: STAPLES FEE-FREE MASTERCARD GIFT CARDS

by The Frugal Tourist | Mar 24, 2024 | POINTS ACCUMULATION

Staples is back with its FEE-FREE Mastercard Gift Card promotion that can be
optimized to earn a lot of Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for free travel and
hotel stays.


HYATT BONUS JOURNEYS PROMOTIONS & OTHER OFFERS (2024)

by The Frugal Tourist Team | Mar 22, 2024 | Hyatt

If you’re into collecting points and love saving money like I do, let me tell
you how to maximize your point earnings with World of Hyatt promotions. As a
perennial favorite of points enthusiasts, the World of Hyatt program has
consistently offered exciting promotions for its loyal customers. This blog post
will list all of the Hyatt promotions in 2024 so we can all inch closer to
staying at fantastic Hyatt properties this year for a considerable discount.


HYATT 2024 DEVALUATIONS: BOOK BY MARCH 26, 2024

by The Frugal Tourist Team | Mar 17, 2024 | Devaluation, Hyatt

The World of Hyatt program has announced its annual award chart changes,
affecting 183 properties. Among these, 137 properties will be subject to
devaluation, requiring more World of Hyatt points for free night awards.
Conversely, 46 hotels will move to a lower category, reducing the points needed.
This blog post will detail the properties changing categories and offer booking
recommendations before March 26th, 2024.


$15 DISCOUNT ON $300+ VISA GIFT CARDS AT OFFICE MAX / DEPOT

by The Frugal Tourist | Mar 17, 2024 | POINTS ACCUMULATION

Office Depot/Max is back with their regular deal of discounted gift cards. This
time around, $15 is instantly deducted from your tab if you purchase $300+ Visa
gift cards. This is a wonderful opportunity to help you meet the minimum
spending requirement of a new credit card you just applied for. Alternatively,
use the Chase Ink Cash which gives 5X Ultimate Rewards points per dollar at
office supply stores. You can then use those points for free travel or hotel
stays. This blog post outlines the steps.


TAIPEI TO SEATTLE ON CHINA AIRLINES BUSINESS CLASS USING FLYING BLUE MILES

by The Frugal Tourist Team | Mar 16, 2024 | China Airlines, Flying Blue, MILES &
POINTS, Redemptions

One of the benefits of learning how credit card points work is the ability to
use travel points and miles to fly business class on different airlines. This
China Airlines redemption from Taipei to Seattle using Flying Blue miles
exemplifies how credit card points can be maximized to fly luxuriously without
breaking the bank. In this blog post, I’ll share details about how I booked my
return flight from Taipei back to the West Coast of the US using travel miles
and points.


TRANSFER CHASE ULTIMATE REWARDS POINTS TO FLYING BLUE WITH A 25% BONUS

by The Frugal Tourist | Mar 15, 2024 | CHASE, Flying Blue, MILES & POINTS

If you’re a frequent traveler with Chase Ultimate Rewards points, you may be
interested in taking advantage of the current transfer bonus to Flying Blue Air
France/KLM. This limited-time offer allows you to transfer your Chase Ultimate
Rewards points to your Flying Blue (Air France/KLM) account with a 25% bonus.


$15 DISCOUNT ON $300+ MASTERCARD GIFT CARDS AT OFFICE MAX / DEPOT

by The Frugal Tourist | Mar 9, 2024 | POINTS ACCUMULATION

Office Depot/Max is back with their regular deal of discounted gift cards. This
time around, $15 is instantly deducted from your tab if you purchase $300+
Mastercard gift cards. This is a wonderful opportunity to help you meet the
minimum spending requirement of a new credit card you just applied for.
Alternatively, use the Chase Ink Cash which gives 5X Ultimate Rewards points per
dollar at office supply stores. You can then use those points for free travel or
hotel stays. This blog post outlines the steps.


EARN 5X CHASE POINTS PER DOLLAR: STAPLES FEE-FREE VISA GIFT CARDS

by The Frugal Tourist | Mar 2, 2024 | MILES & POINTS, POINTS ACCUMULATION

Staples is back with its FEE-FREE Visa Gift Card promotion that can be optimized
to earn a lot of Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for free travel and hotel stays.


EASY WAYS TO EARN AMERICAN AIRLINES MILES

by The Frugal Tourist Team | Feb 11, 2024 | American Airlines, MILES & POINTS

As one of the world’s largest airlines, American Airlines offers a frequent
flyer program that’s chock-full of perks and rewards. Whether you’re a frequent
business traveler or a points enthusiast looking for the best deals, earning
American Airlines miles can help you save money while enjoying a comfortable and
rewarding travel experience. In this guide, we unveil the various ways you can
earn American Airlines miles.


GUIDE ON HOW TO MAXIMIZE AMAZON’S SHOP WITH POINTS PROGRAM

by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 25, 2024 | Amazon, MILES & POINTS

Amazon’s Shop with Points perk allows customers to use points from their loyalty
rewards programs towards purchases at Amazon.com, making it easier to save when
shopping for what they want. With Amazon’s Shop with Points, you can access
rewards points from numerous banks and credit cards. All it takes is a few
clicks to link your bank account or credit card directly to your Amazon account
so that you can start using your points right away. In this guide, I will walk
you through redeeming your points using Amazon’s Shop With Points program. But
most importantly, I will teach you when you should use your points and when you
should not. So, let’s get started!

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