Best Travel & Hotel Rewards Credit Cards

It’s Free Money Friday! Since we’re on vacation, I thought it would be appropriate to share the best travel and hotel rewards credit cards with you!

I’ll keep the list updated, so you can check back later, especially if you have a planned vacation coming up.

Travel Rewards Credit Cards

Blue Sky from American Express(R)

• No annual fee
• Travel rewards with no blackout dates or travel restrictions. Redeem with any airline, any car rental, any hotel – anytime
• Pay your bill all at once, or over time. It's up to you.
• Blue Savings Program: big deals on big brands, all the time
• Rated “Best Airline Credit Card” by Card Ratings Consumer's Choice Awards in 2010
• Get approved in 60-seconds

Chase Sapphire℠

• Limited Time Offer! – Earn 25,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months – that’s $250 toward a flight or any other reward!
• 2 points per dollar spent on dining & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
• Points never expire and there are no limits on how many points you can earn
• Redeem points for travel, gift cards, merchandise, cash back and more
• 24/7 direct access to expert service advisors (No voice recording)
• No annual fee!

Chase Sapphire℠

• Limited Time Offer! – Earn 25,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months – that’s $250 toward a flight or any other reward!
• 2 points per dollar spent on dining & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
• Points never expire and there are no limits on how many points you can earn
• Redeem points for travel, gift cards, merchandise, cash back and more
• 24/7 direct access to expert service advisors (No voice recording)
• No annual fee!

Chase Sapphire℠ Preferred Card

• Limited Time Offer! – Earn 50,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months- that’s $625 toward travel!
• 2 points per dollar spent on travel and dining & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
• Use 20% fewer points when you redeem for travel. Just book your flight, cruise, or other travel through Ultimate RewardsSM
• No foreign transaction fees
• Earn a 7% annual points dividend – even on points already redeemed
• Transfer points you’ve earned to participating frequent traveler programs at a 1:1 value
• 24/7 direct access to expert service advisors (No voice recording)
• No Annual Fee for your first year – A $95 value

Escape by Discover® Card

• Earn up to $250 in travel rewards–1,000 Bonus miles every month you make a purchase for the first 25 months
• Double Miles on every $1 you spend
• 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months, then the variable purchase APR of 10.99% – 16.99%*
• No restrictions on travel–fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
• Flexible redemption options like travel credits, merchandise, gift cards or cash
• Travel Insurance benefits, including primary car rental, lost or damaged luggage, travel delay, and trip cancellation when you book with your Escape by Discover card
• Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty–15 years in a row! (2011 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
• *Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information

Miles by Discover® Card

• Earn up to $120 in travel rewards–1,000 Bonus miles every month you make a purchase for the first year
• 1 Mile on every $1 you spend – Plus flexible redemption options like travel credits, merchandise, gift cards or cash
• 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% – 16.99%*
• No restrictions on travel–fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
• Travel benefits include secondary collision damage insurance when you rent a car with your Miles by Discover card
• Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty–15 years in a row! (2011 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
• Great rewards with no annual fee, no rewards redemption fee, and no additional card fee
• *Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information

Starwood Preferred Guest(R) Credit Card from American Express

• Starpoints(R) Bonus: 10K with your first purchase and another 15K when you spend $5k within 6 months – enough for up to 6 free nights at a Category 1 or 2 hotel
• Free nights, free flights: Redeem Starpoints with over 350 airlines through SPG Flights and more than 1,000 hotels and resorts worldwide. No blackout dates
• 2011 SmarterTravel(R) Award for “Best Travel Rewards Card”
• $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65

Visa® Black Card™

• Limited Membership
• 24-Hour Concierge Service
• Exclusive Rewards Program
• Luxury Gifts
• Travel Lounge Priority Pass (unlimited visits)
• 1% Cash Back
• Travel with No Blackouts or Restrictions
• Patent Pending Carbon Card

Hotel Rewards Credit Cards

Citi® Hilton HHonors™ Visa Signature® Card

• Earn 40,000 Hilton HHonors Bonus Points after spending $1,000 within 4 months of account opening*
• Earn 6 HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent at a participating hotel within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio.*
• Earn 3 HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent on purchases at supermarkets, drugstores and gas stations.*
• Earn 2 HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent on all other purchases.*
• No annual fee.*

Marriott Rewards® Credit Card

• Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after your first use, redeemable for up to 4 free nights; plus receive 2 free night stay e-certificates upon account approval, that’s enough up to 6 free nights at a category 1 hotel
• No Annual fee for your first year – that’s a $45 value*
• Earn 3 points for every $1 spent at Marriott® locations
• Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases
• Cardmembers achieve Silver elite status with 10 nights credit toward Elite status
• Redeem Marriott Rewards® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites

Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card

• Earn 50,000 Bonus Points after your first use
• Receive 1 free night stay upon account approval and each year upon account anniversary
• Earn 5 points for every $1 spent at Marriott® locations
• Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on qualifying airline, dining, and rental car purchases
• Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases
• No foreign transaction fees
• Cardmembers achieve Silver elite status with 15 nights credit toward Elite status
• Redeem Marriott Rewards® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites

Be sure to read the fine print and review all the terms and conditions!

• Limited Time Offer: 0% No Fee Balance Transfer
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• Free Flights: United | Continental
• Investing Bonuses: Lending Club $100