My first visual encounter with Dominica was through the paintings of the Italian-born artist Agostino Brunias, who made a career portraying the island in tame, stylized vignettes that glossed over the grim realities of colonial rule. But within minutes of my arrival there, from the first twist of its serpentine roads, it becomes clear there is nothing tame about this land that sits in the middle of the curve of the Lesser Antilles. It bristles with volcanic energy and glitters with the two-toned leaves of its bois canot trees, flipping from green to white as they waver in the wind. It lulls with the uneven music of its many waterfalls; it throws random rainbows across its astonishing horizons; it bewitches from the depths with its technicolor coral reefs. And when hurricane season comes, it roars.
How to earn 10 points per dollar on dining with the Chase Sapphire Reserve
05.09.2024 - 00:31 / thepointsguy.com / Chase Sapphire-Reserve
Foodies, take notice: Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can earn 10 points per dollar on dining purchases through Chase Ultimate Rewards — including prepaid reservations, takeout, delivery, unique dining experiences and more.
Here's how this perk works and how you can take advantage when booking your next dining reservation.
The Sapphire Reserve earns 10 points per dollar on dining purchases made through Chase Ultimate Rewards. You'll also get 3 points per dollar on all other dining purchases worldwide.
That's a pretty big difference in earnings, though — so you'll want to make sure you're dining through the Chase portal to maximize your rewards.
To do so, you'll want to take advantage of the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal, which can be used to book dining through prepaid reservations and even order takeout, delivery and more. Logging in to your Chase account will give you access to these options and ensure that you earn 10 points per dollar on your next big dining outing (or takeout night in).
Since TPG's August 2024 valuations place Chase points at 2.05 cents apiece, you'll essentially be getting a 20.5% return on all dining purchases made through Ultimate Rewards — not too shabby.
For those unaware, Ultimate Rewards points are the currency for most Chase-branded credit cards. You can use these cards to rack up points and then redeem them for a wide range of rewards, including travel and dining.
To book dining experiences in the portal, you'll simply log in to your Chase Ultimate Rewards account and hover over the "Shopping and Experiences" tab. Then, click "Explore dining" to see your current options.
Once there, you'll see a few different dining options, including local delivery and pickup options, through a service called Tock.
Or, if you're looking for a night on the town, you can search for private dining events in different cities nationwide, all at exclusive and renowned restaurants like Majordomo.
Booking your next dining experience through Ultimate Rewards using your Sapphire Reserve will ensure you get that sweet return on investment, too, meaning you can do it all again that much sooner.
If you're looking for reasons to get the Sapphire Reserve — one of our favorite travel cards, bar none — earning 10 points per dollar on dining purchases through Ultimate Rewards is as good as any.
It's one more notch in the belt of the Sapphire Reserve, which we think more than justifies its annual fee and wins out as one of the best credit cards on the market.
For more details, check out our full review of the Sapphire Reserve.
Apply here: Chase Sapphire Reserve with 60,000 points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Our 10 favorite college town hotels to book this fall, including points properties
There's something extremely nostalgic about visiting a college town after Labor Day. Even on a warm day, there's a crispness in the air. Fall is on its way as campuses hum with activity and fans cheer on their favorite college teams at packed stadiums.
Experience Unparalleled Sophistication at The Rooftop: Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel
Riu Plaza has announced the grand opening of The Rooftop, an exclusive venue situated atop the brand-new Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel.
Save Big on a European Family Vacation with These $2 Kids Fares — What to Know and How to Book
Icelandic airline Play is making family travel easier by offering $2 fares for kids when an adult books a trip to Europe.
A Peru Destination Wedding with a Stop at Machu Picchu
It’s safe to say that travel is incredibly important for Megan Spurrell and Henry Urrunaga Diaz, both of whom travel the world for a living: Megan is a Californian who works as the associate director of articles at Condé Nast Traveler in New York, and Henry is a Peruvian who films his adventures for his YouTube channel. The pair met through friends in 2014 while spending a few months in Rio de Janeiro around the time of the World Cup. They’ve lived together in Henry’s native Lima, traveled around Southeast Asia in tandem, and logged some long-distance years before settling in New York City in 2019.
British Country House Hotels, Without the Folderol
When the British hotelier Robin Hutson, 67, took a paint brush to a vintage painting in one of his Pig hotels and replaced the man’s red riding jacket with a less-showy brown one, he transformed the huntsman from a posh gentleman into a rural farmer in one swoop.
I've saved thousands on travel this year by maximizing points and miles. But there are lots of things I wish I'd known when I first started.
Points and miles have helped me travel more (and better) this year. In fact, I've already saved thousands of dollars, and it's only September.
Rafting a Western River With the Next Generation
Rivers soak into your bones.
I've been to all 50 states, and I've unexpectedly fallen in love with these 7 cities
I've spent the last decade traveling solo to all 50 states multiple times — and people often ask me for trip recommendations.
You can get 50,000 Aeroplan points back when you redeem for hotel stays, but is it a good deal?
The Air Canada Aeroplan loyalty program is offering members up to 50,000 points back when they redeem their Aeroplan points for hotel stays.
How Your Trip May Be Impacted By the Hotel Worker Strike
About 10,000 hotel workers walked off of their jobs over the weekend, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, due to unresolved contract negotiations. Members of the UNITE HERE union are asking for “higher wages, fair staffing and workloads, and the reversal of COVID-era cuts.” Many workers live paycheck to paycheck, and their pay does not cover the cost of living.
Plan your perfect trip to Italy with these 5 incredible itineraries
Sep 3, 2024 • 12 min read