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Only open one new account at a time. Do not open the next account until you have met the minimum charge to receive the bonus. Minimum charge must be met within 90 days of account application: if you open too many accounts all at once, you will not be able to meet the minimum in time and the bonus will be forfeit. Bonus points offers are only available to new card holders (who have not had the same account open in the past 12- or 24-months).
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Some credit card issuers will only open a new account if you have had 5 or fewer new accounts opened in the past 12- or 24-months. Carefully plan the cards that you need to open to achieve your goal, and do not open any new accounts that are not in the plan, including i.e. department store accounts.
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Sign up for the free Delta Skymiles loyalty program and the free Hilton HHonors loyalty program before opening new accounts. Linking your loyalty account numbers to your credit accounts up front will save time later.
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Pay airline fees with Gold Delta SkyMiles card for free checked bag.
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Verify dates and availabity of each component of your travel plan to avoid booking one component only to find another component is not available during selected travel dates.
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Charge car rental and El Tovar Lodge to Barclaycard Arrival™ World Mastercard® and apply travel credit. Verify that lodge charge will be billed as 'hotel' for travel credit eligibility. Important: must apply travel credit within 120 days of earning, so recommend booking and paying for hotel early with advance booking discount.
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Homewood Suites by Hilton - Phoenix offers in-room kitchenettes, free daily breakfast and free light dinner Monday – Thursday. Take advantage of free meals and the kitchenette to minimize food expense.