Eat.Sleep.Travel

Eat.Sleep.Travel

Let's Talk Points
Reward programs offer a wealth of benefits that can enhance your travel experience. While it's true junk emails can be annoying, the perks of signing up often outweigh the clutter. From discounts to special promotions, these programs can save you money and provide great rewards. Don't miss out on the advantages that come with being a member!
Where should I Start?
Airlines:
I recommend selecting one airline to fly with exclusively. You can make your choice based on your personal preference or whether your city serves as a hub for a specific airline (e.g., Delta in Atlanta, American Airlines in Charlotte). Sometimes it is more cost effective to fly with another airline; however, your loyalty will give you access to perks like unlimited seat upgrades, free checked bags, and for my heavy packers, an increased luggage weight allowance.
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Hotels:
While I do have my favorite hotel chains, I'm not faithful to only one. I do ensure that I have a rewards account for any major hotel line and make my reservations with my rewards number. Many hotels are now tier offering matching to match your airline status, which gives you access to those perks without meeting the required nights for each status. For example, Hilton is offering to match Delta status for 6 months for select members.
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Rideshare
Yes, your Lyft and Uber rides will earn you hotel points and airline miles! This can be easily done in the ride-share app by going into your account and selecting rewards.
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Keep an eye out for more information on how to earn airline miles and tier matches for various brands in my blog!
