Paul Rubio
Award-winning travel writer and economist Paul Rubio is a credit card enthusiast, whose sophisticated use of points and rewards has helped him travel to 132 countries for free. Paul is a Harvard graduate with a master’s degree in public administration and a master’s degree in economics. He also holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston University with a double major in economics and environmental policy and a minor in conservation biology. He attended both undergraduate and graduate schools on full scholarships. Paul worked in the field of wildlife conservation before embracing his writing talents full-time in 2008. Since then, he has won more than two dozen national awards for his exemplary work in travel journalism. The prolific writer contributes to a number of top-tier international, national, and regional publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Florida Design, Fodors.com, Palm Beach Illustrated, and Robb Report.
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Pandemic Prompts American Express to Add New Credits to Platinum Card
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Chase Sapphire Reserve Adds New Summer 2020 Perks
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U.S. Airlines’ Middle Seat Mambo
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American Express Centurion Lounge Network Announces Delays, Expansion
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American Airlines Launches Major Changes to AAdvantage Program Together with Its...
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JetBlue Extends and Gifts Mosaic Status, Blocks Middle Seats
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