re: Credit Card Rewards and Points Discussion

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You applied using the correct promo code and completed all the requirements in time and confirmed after doing so?

Even if you didn't confirm, you should be able to get it. What did they say?

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I never applied so it doesn't apply to me. From what I've heard, citi is falling back on "it was a targeted offer". If someone has documentation that they were confirmed to receive bonus that may be a little different but I wouldn't expect much at this point.

I'm actually the opposite. For me my vacation ends when I get on the plane back and it is time to get back to reality. If I fly up front I try to do it on the outbound to compound my excitement and make sure I am ready to go and not tired when I land

shite. I don't know how you do that. Flying coach after a long vacation makes me want to murder someone.

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Melatonin, beer and a good attitude

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He means xanax, liquor, and a massage.

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We were in this cabin on American from Rome to JFK last September. It was a pleasant flight.

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Nice. Did not know this.

First off, thanks for the replies.

We'd love to splurge for business class but because of so many additional expenses involving this trip, we'll suck it up and fly coach. Not going to be fun, but hell, I'd rather spend an extra few grand scuba diving. Like you pointed out, once we arrive in Male, were on the hook for another $500 a piece to transfer. On top of that, we are going to upgrade to an overwater villa for another $400/night. So, while the points are greatly subsidizing the trip it's still going to cost some coin. Which were fine with, just trying save where we can.

The best option I've found so far is through the chase portal flying out of IAH. We could catch a BTR to IAH separately for pretty cheap.

That flight would be IAH to MALE for just under $1,100 each. It has a 7 hr layover in Dubai, which actually is kind of interesting to me, assuming we could get out of the airport for a couple hours and see the architecture. Anybody do this ever?

This would be on emirates directly through the Chase portal directly. I wasn't sure if there was a more effective manner to fly Emirates by transferring to them or an affiliate?

Try Hawaii? Andaz on Maui and Grand Hyatt on Kauai. Both are awesome. Much cheaper than the Maldives.

Remember in Maldives since you're on a hotel owned private island your only food options are at the hotel. You can buy a meal plan in advance. But trust me on this - they're definitely making a profit there.
Plus if you're going to the Maldives, don't go there to stay on land. Upgrade to an over water. Which will be around 200$ a night more.

The best use of Hyatt nights is at one of their All inclusive properties. Nights are $500 compared to $800 at Maldives etc, but everything's included. And the food is great unlike other all inclusives. Check out the Zilara in Cancun. All suite, all ocean facing, all with a Jacuzzi in the room. Possibility of getting upgrades to pool villa.

ETA: Imo , $1100 on Emirates is a solid option on a solid airline. You'll notice service on ME3 economy is so much better than the legacy carriers. Credit miles to Alaska. Go out in Dubai for a few hours. Do this!

Not I. AmEx won't let you get more than 4 credit cards business and personal included. There is some anecdotal evidence where there may be a way to circumvent this nowadays because AmEx is getting more aggressive in getting new customers. You can always try. If AmEx denies for this reason, they don't do a hard pull. You can have any number of charge cards.

2 credit cards a month limit. 1 credit card per day. 1 credit + 1 charge = 1 HP

Mine came in a few weeks later. May be touch and go. You may be able to get in with your Prestige card. But I've never tried this myself.

I had to go incognito to make it work.