The largest country in Central America - dubbed the land of lakes and volcanoes - Nicaragua has retained its off-the-beaten-path feel, and much of it has been preserved rather than developed.
20.09.2023 - 18:47 / thepointsguy.com
If you need to rent a car for a vacation in the next few months and hold an American Express card, listen up: You may be able to earn some extra points on your next trip through the Amex Offers program.
Targeted card members can earn five additional American Express Membership Rewards points per dollar on qualifying purchases made with their eligible card at National Car Rental (limit of 5,000 points). According to our points valuations, that's a 10% return on your booking in addition to the regular points that you'd earn on your purchase.
The terms and conditions state that reservations can be made in person, through National's U.S. website, on the National Car Rental app or by phone. Eligible rentals must be paid by Dec. 15 in order to qualify.
Log in to your American Express account to see if you're targeted and enroll in the offer.
Most American Express cards offer secondary car rental insurance; you can upgrade to primary insurance for a reasonable fee.
If you have The Platinum Card® from American Express or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, ensure you're enrolled in complimentary National Emerald Club Executive status, offering the following benefits:
Finally, check out Cashback Monitor to earn extra points or cash back by clicking through a shopping portal. Our top pick would be to earn an additional point per dollar spent with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
The largest country in Central America - dubbed the land of lakes and volcanoes - Nicaragua has retained its off-the-beaten-path feel, and much of it has been preserved rather than developed.
Experience Abu Dhabi has teamed up with legendary artist, songwriter and producer will.i.am to unveil and celebrate its biggest events season yet, with more than 150 back-to-back events taking place across the emirate over the next six months. Packed with a diverse line-up of activities and experiences for every resident and visitor, the latest edition of Abu Dhabi Calendar combines perfect sunny weather with highlights including Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concerts headlined by Ava Max, Tiësto and Foo Fighters, thrilling NBA and UFC events, cultural festivals, interactive family shows, and more unmissable performances.
American Express cardholders (and even some non-cardholders) will get a chance to enjoy a slew of special offers during American Express Member Week. Amex is back this year with a five-day event from Oct. 9-13, with cool experiences and statement credits on travel brands like Delta Air Lines and Hilton that add up to nearly $400.
With summer officially in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to cooler temperatures and cozier destinations—whether you’re packing it up to glimpse fall foliage in New England, hit the pavement with an urban getaway, find a charming cabin on a mountain or in the woods, or jet-set to tropical places to stop summer from ever ending.
Delta SkyMiles American Express Business cards reward small-business owners with valuable airline miles and other travel-related benefits. These benefits vary from card to card, but each one offers impressive benefits for anyone who wants to earn Delta SkyMiles on their business expenses.
Global Entry is currently the fastest way to return to the United States after a trip abroad. This program, available through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency, prescreens travelers and allows them to skip the often lengthy customs lines at airports and other border crossings. The reentry process has gotten even faster for Global Entry members, thanks to the launch of a new mobile app.
In the market for an Apple device? If so, now is a good time to buy the Apple products that have been sitting in your shopping cart. Several airlines are offering bonus miles for purchases made on Apple's website for a limited time (though do note, these bonuses do not apply to the new iPhone).
The U.S. travel economy could lose nearly $1 billion for every week that the government is shut down, according to new analysis for the U.S. Travel Association. The trade group pointed to a recent Ipsos survey indicating that six in 10 Americans would cancel trips or avoid flying in the event of a shutdown.
Traveler satisfaction with North American airports climbed this year despite numerous challenges from an ongoing pilot shortage to record passenger volumes.According to the J.D. Power 2023 North America Airport Satisfaction Study released Wednesday, overall satisfaction improved by 3 points to 780 on a 1,000-point scale. The rise was propelled by improvements in three key areas, including terminal facilities, food and beverage and retail service and baggage claim.The study, currently in its 18th year, examines overall traveler satisfaction with mega (33 million or more passengers a year), large (10 to 32.9 million passengers a year) and medium (4.5 to 9.9 million passengers a year) North American airports across six factors, including terminal facilities; airport arrival/departure; baggage claim; security check; check-in/baggage check; and food, beverage and retail.The big winners among North American airports were Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (800) Tampa International Airport (832) and Indianapolis International Airport (843), which ranked highest among mega, large and medium airports, respectively. 2023 marks the second straight year that Tampa and Indy have won their respective categories.
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Before this summer, Harshit Bajpai was a self-proclaimed van virgin.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is known for a lot of things, but being home to a variety of Priority Pass-eligible lounges you'd actually want to visit hasn't typically been one of them. However, things just got a bit better in that regard, as the renovation of the KLM Crown Lounge in the international D Terminal is now complete.