Travel Deals With Your Credit Card

With higher gas prices and travel cost, credit card issuers are helping to boost summer travel. They are offering quick perks for airlines, hotels and car rentals. Here are some great deals from American Express, Bill Me Later, MasterCard and Visa.

By using you American Express card in renting a car for 3 days or more in Avis, you will receive a free $25 American Express branded gift card and 25 percent off your rental. If you are going to use your MasterCard in renting an intermediate to full-size four-door car for five or more consecutive days including a Saturday, before Sept. 1, Avis will offer you a free rental day.

When you stay at Marriott Hotel for a weekend, pay with your Visa card and you will receive a complimentary $25 Visa gift card. Also with your Visa card you can receive up to a 2 category upgrade and free prepaid gratuities (or travel insurance) when you book a Royal Caribbean cruise.

If you’re a Premium MasterCard® cardholder, take 15% off a roundtrip published Business Class or restricted Business Class fare to Hong Kong. You will also enjoy discounted fares to Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Bali, or Singapore. The offer is valid from Cathay Pacific’s U.S. gateway cities (Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York (JFK), from October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008..