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There was a moment at the height of the pandemic when rewards programs were lowering the velvet rope for more than the privileged few. But it’s time to prepare for the “great reset” in elite status.

Travel editor Kevin Berry discusses his stay at an all-inclusive luxury resort in Costa Rica that he booked with points. He shares how listeners can leverage points, too.

Why I’m going to earn more Wyndham points this year Andrew Kunesh © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Wyndham Rewards has long been a program I’ve watched closely but never earned or redeemed points with — and I suspect that’s going to change this year. Wyndham has made a handful of consumer-friendly changes over the years and mad...

Here’s how to use airline miles for a first class upgrade Andrew Kunesh © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. The most coveted perk in the frequent flyer world is an upgrade to a comfier seat with better legroom, more recline and better food and beverage options. While it’s easy to envy the elite members who get “complimentary” upgr...

Better together: Ultimate guide to the best credit card pairings The Points Guy © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Please note: the offers mentioned below are subject to change at any time and may not be available. Editor’s note:  This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. One common misconception among people ne...

Feb 23, 2021 This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. With a few exceptions, the last year or so has been largely a bust for travel (and lots of other things, but that’s a different story). However, with COVID-19 case counts dropping and the number of vaccinated people quickly ...

It almost seemed too good to be true. Eligible nights from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2020, counted toward elite-status qualification last year and this year. In addition, any nights completed between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2021, would count twice toward the newly-reduced requirements. And when you factor in the annual elite nights granted to holders of the World of Hyatt Credit Card, top-tier Globalist status was suddenly just a stone’s throw away for many. Sign-up for the TPG daily newsletter to...

How to select the best Marriott annual choice benefit for 2021 Katie Genter © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Marriott Bonvoy elite status offers some impressive benefits. The perks get particularly compelling once you accrue 50 elite nights in a calendar year to reach Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status. One of those perks is the abi...