While we often recommend the card_name as a beginner-friendly first card for those seeking credit card points and miles, there is a definite time when the card_name might work best. In fact, I just applied for it after years of holding the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. The enhanced travel protection on the Chase Sapphire Reserve® […]

Planning family travel is no small feat. Between picking kid-friendly destinations, sticking to a budget, and trying to maximize your hotel points, it can feel overwhelming. That’s why Gondola looks promising. It is a new hotel-booking tool that helps moms (and families) travel smarter, save money, and even earn free nights. In this guide, I’ll […]

Lauren’s success story to Hot Springs National Park was a trip she took with her husband and their high school exchange student! What a great use of credit card points and miles! Here is her story.   Great Use of a Southwest® Companion Pass® My success story is a trip my husband and I took […]

The 90K offers on the card_name and card_name are BACK! We love these offers so much because they earn some of our very favorite types of points—Ultimate Rewards®! And the best part? Neither one has an annual fee! Think you don’t qualify for a business card? Think again and read this post.  You can earn […]

If you’re already using points and miles to stretch your family’s travel budget, you know the thrill of finding ways to earn a few extra points and miles. Keeping track of which shopping portal has the best deal, which card-linked offers are active, and whether it’s even worth stacking an offer can feel overwhelming. That’s […]

Do you love Delta Airlines? Do you live near Atlanta, Salt Lake City, or another Delta hub? If so, you will be interested in our latest airline credit card news. The Delta credit card welcome offers have increased! Some of these cards’ benefits can be of great value to frequent Delta flyers, so if that’s […]

Let’s discuss Delta Airlines and its credit cards. Personally, I really like Delta. Their seats are super-comfortable, and I fly them so I can use the Delta Sky Club® lounges! I get to visit Delta Sky Clubs almost anytime I fly Delta, thanks to card_name.    Delta Program and Partners Delta Airlines’s frequent flyer program […]

Amanda’s reader success story about trips to Iceland and Greece combines two amazing points and miles destinations. Here’s her story:   I came from a “one vacation a year” family that slowly turned into “no vacations a year,” and I grew up around a bunch of “we’re taking our kids to Europe or the Caribbean” […]

You may think that traveling for free on points and miles is as good as it gets, and let’s be honest—it is pretty great! But it gets better. There are credit cards out there that not only give you bonus points for signing up but also benefits like access to airport lounges, travel insurance, and […]

Many readers want to know more about airline transfer bonuses because these can really help your miles go further. A transfer bonus is when you transfer points from a flexible currency like Chase Ultimate Rewards®, American Express Membership Rewards®, Capital One Venture Miles, or Citi ThankYou® Points to a travel partner, and you receive a […]

I love Air France and KLM for getting to Europe on points and miles! One reason is the Flying Blue Promo Rewards that come out on the first day of every month. Check out my post detailing the four reasons I love Air France. These are such good deals, so I will update this post […]

If you’ve been considering a new credit card, September is looking great! Whether you want to earn free hotel stays or rack up airline miles, these elevated offers are worth a closer look. Some deals are only available briefly, so now is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of these generous welcome offers. Here’s a […]

Natalie shares her reader success story to Budapest with us today. Alex, Jess, and I have a trip planned to Budapest this spring, so we were excited to hear about hers! Here’s her story:   My trip to Budapest was a classic example of how points and miles enable you to adjust plans when life […]

When Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merged, we knew they would have to merge the two loyalty programs.  The Atmos™ Rewards Program is the new program that Alaska and Hawaiian will share. Alaska’s loyalty program has already transitioned to Atmos™ Rewards, and Hawaiian’s will fully transition this fall. The new premium card for this loyalty […]

I just returned from London, and I have to tell you all about the best airport lounge and the strangest airplane seating arrangement. My husband and I flew from Denver to Boston on United (no, that wasn’t the strange seating).    The Best Airport Lounge I have been bragging ad nauseam about the Delta Sky […]

Kate sent us her Reader Success Story: Family Western Adventure for a family of 6! We think you will love this adventure! Where Did We Go: Jackson Hole, Jenny Lake & Yellowstone Who Went: My family of 6 including me, my husband and 4 daughters (ages 14, 10, 8 & 7) Flight Info: 6 economy […]

Let’s face it—many of the best reward credit cards come with an annual fee.  While many cards hover around a manageable $95 annual fee, there’s a whole other class of “high-roller” cards with fees ranging up to $795 a year. So, the real question is: are they worth it? My answer: a resounding YES—especially in […]

One of our wonderful readers, Jesse, sent in this success story about her amazing trip to Secrets Cap Cana, in the Dominican Republic.     Our return trip to Secrets Cap Cana was one of the most meaningful points and miles redemptions we’ve made since I started this hobby in March 2023. My husband and I […]

I may never use points and miles for the Maldives again! I’ve been there twice and loved it both times but it is a long, long flight. I just completed my second trip to Bora Bora and am thinking, “Why go to the Maldives, when I can go to Bora Bora?” In fact, I wanted […]

I recently returned from another trip to French Polynesia. The main purpose was to return to the Hilton Conrad Bora Bora Nui and take my sister with me. I also wanted to try another hotel on the trip and decided to stay at the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa. Here’s what I thought about […]

TMS takes on Bora Bora again! Alex, Jess, and I all had return visits to the Conrad Bora Bora Nui at different times this summer. What were our thoughts the second time? What stood out, and do we have plans to return a third time? Here are the questions we each answered about our trips: […]