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April 22, 2019

5 travel rewards myths that could cost you

  • There's definitely a learning curve involved when it comes to travel rewards, but delaying your education can be costly if you love to travel.
    • By LIZ WESTON
    NerdWallet

    Twenty-four years ago, I knew so little about travel rewards that I took an around-the-world trip without signing up for a single frequent traveler program. Those lost points and miles still haunt me.

    Fast forward to last summer, when our family stayed two nights at a luxury hotel in Venice, Italy. Our room would have cost an eye-popping 1,500 euros, or about $1,700, per night. Thanks to the points I'd accumulated using a travel rewards credit card, this over-the-top stay was free.


     
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