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What card should i use for my vacation?

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 14:51:59 GMT

Im going to Italy in may....venice, florence, tuscan hills, rome and positano in that order. Im so excited i havent been there since 2003 when i was pregant with my twins. I m gonna put the tickets on the gold delta skymiles but do i open a jetblue??. And the hotels I was gonna use citi simplicty and chase freedom. And for shopping my venture. But maybe I should go for a new one??. I m going from may 11th to may 29th. Me, the twins and my other daughter are going. And its nonstop. The tickets for first class are $4609 a person. I do have enough availble on the delta and i have some miles. Let me know?? I got to order these today one way or another lol

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

Kenny — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 14:59:10 GMT

Why not Arrival? It's 2x points on everything and you can redeem the sign up bonus ($400) back on your travel purchases --- plus you also get 10% back on redemption amounts.

Or CSP -- there is also a sign up bonus for this one as well -- both have no foreign transaction fees.

Freedom and Simplicity have foreign transaction fees right? Just curious if you've factored in those fees?

Either way, I'm jealous that you're going to Italy! I hope you have a blast!

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:32:05 GMT

@KennyS2006 wrote:
Why not Arrival? It's 2x points on everything and you can redeem the sign up bonus ($400) back on your travel purchases --- plus you also get 10% back on redemption amounts.

Or CSP -- there is also a sign up bonus for this one as well -- both have no foreign transaction fees.

Freedom and Simplicity have foreign transaction fees right? Just curious if you've factored in those fees?

Either way, I'm jealous that you're going to Italy! I hope you have a blast!

what is csp card? and arrival? and yes i looked citi has a chip and the capital one venutre

Re: What card should i use for my vacation? amexs

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:32:26 GMT

@KennyS2006 wrote:
Why not Arrival? It's 2x points on everything and you can redeem the sign up bonus ($400) back on your travel purchases --- plus you also get 10% back on redemption amounts.

Or CSP -- there is also a sign up bonus for this one as well -- both have no foreign transaction fees.

Freedom and Simplicity have foreign transaction fees right? Just curious if you've factored in those fees?

Either way, I'm jealous that you're going to Italy! I hope you have a blast!

what is csp card? and arrival? and yes i looked citi has a chip and the capital one venutre

Re: What card should i use for my vacation? amexs

yudeology101 — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:40:01 GMT

CSP- Chase Sapphire Preferred: 40k signup bonus if you spend $3k in 3months/ No FTF

Arrival- Barclays: Also 40k signup bonus miles if you spend $3k in 3months/ NO FTF

Two of the most popular cards out there.

Re: What card should i use for my vacation? amexs

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:41:50 GMT

Chase Shappire Preferred Card (CSP)

https://creditcards.chase.com/credit-cards/sapphire-preferred-card.aspx

Barclay's Arrival

http://www.barclaycardarrival.com/premium-travel/?campaignId=1729&od=bcarrival&cellNumber=24

Both great travel cards, and if your credit profile is nice, these are two excellent cards to add to the portfolio. Especially if you are traveling.

Re: What card should i use for my vacation? amexs

Kenny — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:13:38 GMT

I agree-- and I'd add both if you had a thick enough file to do it and the scores. I'm sure you could easily do the minimum spend for both of the cards to get the bonuses!

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

Cdnewmanpac — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:50:24 GMT

I'm a bit confused. The OP's signature includes "CSP 25k" and Barclay Arrival 35k. If "CSP" is the Chase Sapphire Preferred, I'd give serious consideration to putting the flights on that card rather than the Delta. Delta points have very little value at this point. You would get 2 points/dollar spent with CSP, almost 36k UR points just from the tickets. Worth way more than 36k Delta SkyMiles. Personally, I'd put all travel related expenses on the CSP and then anything non-categorized on either the Venture or Arrival (your choice, 2 cents/point either way).

If the CSP in the OP's signature line is some other card, then everything on the venture or arrival.

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

yudeology101 — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 20:03:17 GMT

@Cdnewmanpac wrote:
I'm a bit confused. The OP's signature includes "CSP 25k" and Barclay Arrival 35k. If "CSP" is the Chase Sapphire Preferred, I'd give serious consideration to putting the flights on that card rather than the Delta. Delta points have very little value at this point. You would get 2 points/dollar spent with CSP, almost 36k UR points just from the tickets. Worth way more than 36k Delta SkyMiles. Personally, I'd put all travel related expenses on the CSP and then anything non-categorized on either the Venture or Arrival (your choice, 2 cents/point either way).

If the CSP in the OP's signature line is some other card, then everything on the venture or arrival.

OP was just approved for the CSP & Arrival this morning, so I'm sure she'll choose the best card for airfare/ expenses.

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 20:21:49 GMT

@Cdnewmanpac wrote:
I'm a bit confused. The OP's signature includes "CSP 25k" and Barclay Arrival 35k. If "CSP" is the Chase Sapphire Preferred, I'd give serious consideration to putting the flights on that card rather than the Delta. Delta points have very little value at this point. You would get 2 points/dollar spent with CSP, almost 36k UR points just from the tickets. Worth way more than 36k Delta SkyMiles. Personally, I'd put all travel related expenses on the CSP and then anything non-categorized on either the Venture or Arrival (your choice, 2 cents/point either way).

If the CSP in the OP's signature line is some other card, then everything on the venture or arrival.

I did put it on amex considering my credit line is 60k and I m flying delta regardless

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

Kenny — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 22:01:47 GMT

Well congrats on your very nice approvals! You're one serious spending/earning soccer mom!

(This AM there was no signature that stated all of that either! lol)

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

sillykitty1 — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 02:04:48 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Im going to Italy in may....venice, florence, tuscan hills, rome and positano in that order.

Totally unrelated to credit and unsolicited advice .... but unless you're spending a month in Italy, that is a crazy itinerary. Fodors forums are a temendous resource for trip planning, especially in Italy. I'd recomend you post your proposed itinerary up there and let those folks give you some advice.

Have fun!

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 02:23:39 GMT

@sillykitty1 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
Im going to Italy in may....venice, florence, tuscan hills, rome and positano in that order.
Totally unrelated to credit and unsolicited advice .... but unless you're spending a month in Italy, that is a crazy itinerary. Fodors forums are a temendous resource for trip planning, especially in Italy. I'd recomend you post your proposed itinerary up there and let those folks give you some advice.

Have fun!

Well im sorry and it was very related i needed tickets with a good miles credit card and i wanted to explain my trip that im excited for. I didnt ask the folks for advice on my trip i asked them for credit options for flight and out of the country. I m sorry u are annoyed and i didnt ask for "trip planning" and yes like i said im going for three weeks, just a little background info!!!

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

sillykitty1 — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 02:43:23 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@sillykitty1 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
Im going to Italy in may....venice, florence, tuscan hills, rome and positano in that order.
Totally unrelated to credit and unsolicited advice .... but unless you're spending a month in Italy, that is a crazy itinerary. Fodors forums are a temendous resource for trip planning, especially in Italy. I'd recomend you post your proposed itinerary up there and let those folks give you some advice.

Have fun!
Well im sorry and it was very related i needed tickets with a good miles credit card and i wanted to explain my trip that im excited for. I didnt ask the folks for advice on my trip i asked them for credit options for flight and out of the country. I m sorry u are annoyed and i didnt ask for "trip planning" and yes like i said im going for three weeks, just a little background info!!!

I was saying that MY comment was unrelated to credit, and I tried to acknowledged my advice was unsolicted. I'm not at all annoyed. I was just trying to be helpful.

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 02:53:57 GMT

@sillykitty1 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@sillykitty1 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
Im going to Italy in may....venice, florence, tuscan hills, rome and positano in that order.
Totally unrelated to credit and unsolicited advice .... but unless you're spending a month in Italy, that is a crazy itinerary. Fodors forums are a temendous resource for trip planning, especially in Italy. I'd recomend you post your proposed itinerary up there and let those folks give you some advice.

Have fun!
Well im sorry and it was very related i needed tickets with a good miles credit card and i wanted to explain my trip that im excited for. I didnt ask the folks for advice on my trip i asked them for credit options for flight and out of the country. I m sorry u are annoyed and i didnt ask for "trip planning" and yes like i said im going for three weeks, just a little background info!!!
I was saying that MY comment was unrelated to credit, and I tried to acknowledged my advice was unsolicted. I'm not at all annoyed. I was just trying to be helpful.

OMG WHAT A IDOIT I AM, long days hahaah running after the twins. And yes thank you im going from the 11th to the 29th, very excitied, Im doing three to four days a night at each loacation. I havent been since i was pregant in 2003. very exciting!!! I m so sorry again

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 02:56:35 GMT

I even got oprahs tour guide angelo amorico, my sister used him and he is great. I might even stop to vist my aunts and grandparents who still live in naples at the end of the trip.

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

sillykitty1 — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 03:01:30 GMT

No problem ... sounds like a great time! Enjoy!

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 03:04:06 GMT

@sillykitty1 wrote:
No problem ... sounds like a great time! Enjoy!

Thanks!!! all said and done proably going to cost 70k for the trip total..

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

Vegas247 — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 03:47:52 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@sillykitty1 wrote:
No problem ... sounds like a great time! Enjoy!
Thanks!!! all said and done proably going to cost 70k for the trip total..

I think you need me to be your strong bodyguard on the trip and help you with picking out which cards to use on your trip...and help out with the kids. Lol I'm available!

Re: What card should i use for my vacation?

SunriseEarth — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 04:43:58 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Im going to Italy in may....venice, florence, tuscan hills, rome and positano in that order. Im so excited i havent been there since 2003 when i was pregant with my twins. I m gonna put the tickets on the gold delta skymiles but do i open a jetblue??. And the hotels I was gonna use citi simplicty and chase freedom. And for shopping my venture. But maybe I should go for a new one??. I m going from may 11th to may 29th. Me, the twins and my other daughter are going. And its nonstop. The tickets for first class are $4609 a person. I do have enough availble on the delta and i have some miles. Let me know?? I got to order these today one w for yay or another lol

Sounds like an amazing trip for you and the kids! Send me a postcard....heheh.

And as far as spending while you're in Italy, definitely consider the cards with no FTF for a good value.