Relaxed Luxury Travel
Card Referrals
The cards in my own wallet, and the ones I recommend most often to clients and friends.
American Express
The Platinum Card
Premium travel perks, airport lounge access, and some of the most valuable transferable points available.
American Express Gold Card
Strong everyday earning on dining and groceries, a great complement if travel isn't your only spending category.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
Automatic Marriott Bonvoy elite status and a fast track toward free nights at Marriott properties.
Blue Business Plus
No annual fee, with flat rate earning across all business purchases. A smart foundation card for business spend.
Delta SkyMiles Gold
A low-fee way to start earning Delta miles, with everyday perks that make flying Delta a little easier.
Chase
Chase Sapphire Preferred
A great entry point into Chase's Ultimate Rewards ecosystem, with strong transfer partners and solid travel protections.
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase's premium travel card, built for frequent travelers who want lounge access and richer travel benefits.
Southwest Rapid Rewards (Personal)
Ideal if Southwest is your go-to airline, with Companion Pass potential for the right spending pattern.
IHG One Rewards
A low-fuss pick for IHG loyalists, with an anniversary free night that alone can offset the annual fee.
United Club Business Card
United Club lounge access for business owners who fly United often, paired with strong everyday business earning.
Capital One
Capital One Venture X
Premium travel benefits at a lower annual fee than most rivals, with flexible miles that transfer to a wide range of airline and hotel partners.