Thus, for those who redeem rewards frequently, the free flights, complimentary hotel stays and fringe benefits (preferred status, VIP access, etc.) outweigh the risk of devaluation and make airline or hotel credit cards hard to beat by any other type of rewards card.

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Never question your VIP status at the Gibraltar at the Grove Isle Hotel and Spa.

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Connected to the hotel by a newly built bridge and VIP lounge in between, the full-scale tent staged a few big performers, such as Pit Bull and Stevie Wonder.

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Besides the hospitality, seats and VIP access, packages can be purchased with or without lodging, which usually also includes ground transportation between the hotel and track, either scheduled buses or semi-private hourly shuttles to the track with on-demand returns.

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