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The Cards in My Wallet: ToP Edition (June 2022)
Members of the ToP team share which credit cards they are each carrying in their wallets and explain why they carry those cards.
Bonvoyed in Mexico
See what happens when we try to use a Marriott Suite Night Award when a hotel has lots of suites. You may have seen this before.
List of Airline Codes
IATA airline codes can be confusing, but this list spells out the codes for most of the major airlines in the U.S. and the rest of the world.
REVIEW: Sheraton Buganvilias Resort Puerto Vallarta
We review the Sheraton Resort Puerto Vallarta, a great beachfront location which can be a great use of Marriott Points and certificates.
Five of the Most Underrated Credit Cards
ToP breaks down 5 of the most underrated credit cards in the market and why you should consider each of these for your wallet.
Review: Chase United Personal Cards
Each of Chase's four United co-branded personal cards offer good value for United flyers at different price points.
Why You Should Create Loyalty Accounts Ahead of Time
We recommend creating loyalty accounts ahead of time to avoid the common issues relating to brand new accounts, such as delayed transfer times. Having your loyalty accounts set up when you're ready to book makes everything easier.
How to Transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Partners
ToP walks you through how to transfer Membership Rewards to Amex's hotel and airline partners to get you the most value for your points.
REVIEW: The Bellevue Philadelphia
The Bellevue Philadelphia is one of the two Hyatt options in the city of brotherly love. The hotel has a great location and friendly staff, but could really use a facelift.
ToP Guide to Chase Offers
The ToP Guide to Chase Offers walks you through the basics of how to use and maximize this great Chase program that can help you save money.