June 2016 – AcCountingYourPoints

Is the Amex Platinum Card worth the $450 Annual Fee? – Answering Your Question!

June 29, 2016

Great question! While I am open to paying annual fees on credit cards, the points and benefits earned MUST outweigh that fee, otherwise the card goes against everything that this site stands for – enhancing your travel experience while saving you money in the process! The American Express Platinum Charge Card comes with a nice … More Is the Amex Platinum Card worth the $450 Annual Fee? – Answering Your Question!

Travel Apps to Better your Summer Travel Season!

June 27, 2016

I have a full 6 swipes of iPhone apps in my Travel folder (for all of you Android users out there – this means 9 apps per swipe, meaning a total of 54 travel related apps). Airline apps, hotel apps, booking apps, ride-share apps, travel lifestyle apps, metro map apps – if there’s a travel … More Travel Apps to Better your Summer Travel Season!

Hotel Review – Conrad Koh Samui

June 24, 2016

Guest Writer Mallory (my wife & Editor-in-Chief) is in charge of AYP today as she gives her full detailed hotel review of the Conrad Koh Samui in Thailand! Note – the opinions displayed in this article are our own and we did not receive any compensation related to this writing. After leaving Singapore and The Four Seasons Singapore, the … More Hotel Review – Conrad Koh Samui

Fare Deal – US East Coast to Maui for $594!

June 23, 2016

Is Hawaii on your wish list? If so, now might be the time to book if you’re traveling from East Coast U.S.A! American Airlines has launched a sale from several US cities to the island of Maui, with fares as low as $599. This is a huge savings, as the average cost of these routes … More Fare Deal – US East Coast to Maui for $594!

Common Credit Card Myths – Debunked!

June 22, 2016

Let’s play a quick game… …of True or False: Opening a credit card is bad for my credit Carrying a credit card balance will increase my credit score Having more than one or two credit cards will hurt my credit Not using my credit card(s) is bad for my credit Closing a credit card will … More Common Credit Card Myths – Debunked!

AYP List of Top Credit Cards for June 2016!

June 20, 2016

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy! Hey everyone – today marks the first day of summer! Astronomy interlude – summer begins when the Sun reaches its northernmost point of the equator at 6:34 p.m. EDT this evening! To celebrate, I would like to introduce to you the June version of AYP Top Cards! How can … More AYP List of Top Credit Cards for June 2016!

The Southwest Companion Pass – Earning 110k Rapid Rewards!

June 17, 2016

Now that you know what the Southwest Companion Pass is/does (BOGO Southwest travel!), all you have to do is EARN IT! Easier said, than done? NO! I will admit that it takes a little bit of planning, but earning this valuable travel tool is actually much easier than you may think… Remember, the Companion Pass … More The Southwest Companion Pass – Earning 110k Rapid Rewards!

How You Can Earn BOGO Southwest Flights… for OVER A YEAR!?

June 15, 2016

By now my LUV for Southwest Airlines is evident. And while no change/cancellation fees and free checked bags are a couple of great perks, Southwest happens to hold another gem of a travel perk that keeps me (and my wife) on-board those beautiful red, blue and yellow flying machines, time and time again. What is … More How You Can Earn BOGO Southwest Flights… for OVER A YEAR!?

Fly USA to Cuba? You Can! [Soon]

June 13, 2016

Update: American Airlines flights to Cuba are now bookable at AA.com! Several months ago, we heard about multiple domestic airlines applying for potential routes to the country of Cuba. On Friday we heard more on some of those route applications as the US Department of Justice approved six airlines to begin flight service this fall! The streets … More Fly USA to Cuba? You Can! [Soon]

What to do with your Delta Skymiles?

June 10, 2016

With the Delta Gold and Delta Platinum by American Express cards at limited time highs, NOW is the perfect time for you to submit an application! Whether it is 50,000 Skymiles (Delta Gold)or 60,000 Skymiles (Delta Platinum) – take your pick and make your move to free travel! While some of you may have already taken … More What to do with your Delta Skymiles?