If you’re looking for a family-friendly home base in San Diego where you kids can spot planes, helicopters, and boats, look no further than the Sheraton San Diego Resort!  I wound up at this hotel for a July stay because my husband/Player 2 scored a ticket to Comic-Con! And even though we were visiting during […]

After 200 episodes, the Points Talk Squad is celebrating by answering your questions! In this milestone episode, they dive into listener questions about the current points and miles landscape, travel strategies, favorite redemptions, and the rules they’ve changed their minds about over the years. They discuss how their approach to points and travel has evolved, […]

Just when we’ve all finally come to terms with Chase’s infamous application rule, the bank may be moving the goalposts. Recent reports suggest Chase may have introduced a new 3/24 rule for sole proprietors applying for business credit cards. You might be thinking, “Wait, wasn’t it 5/24?” And you’re not alone. Some applicants who thought […]

Bilt Rent Day is a monthly promotion from Bilt Rewards that happens on the first of every month. It gives Bilt members the chance to earn extra rewards, bonuses, and special perks. Now that more and more people are applying for the Bilt credit cards, we will highlight what you can expect each Rent Day. […]

Fall foliage season is just around the corner in Japan, and if you’ve been dreaming of a trip to Tokyo or Kyoto, Citi just gave you another way to get there, with a little bonus to sweeten the deal. Citi just added Japan Airlines Mileage Bank as its newest airline transfer partner! And to celebrate […]

Demita posted her reader success story to Bora Bora in our Facebook Group and agreed to let me add it here. Thanks, Demita!     Wow, what a dreamy once-in-a-lifetime vacation we took to Tahiti and Bora Bora. This is by far the most complicated point trip I have ever booked. Important note: Conrad devalued […]

Chase is shaking things up for Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ cardholders, and depending on how you use the card, the changes could be good news or a bit of a disappointment. Starting in 2027, cardholders will get more hotel credits to put toward luxury stays. But there’s also a new spending cap coming for […]

There are two types of people in this world. The first group books a family beach vacation with a killer pool setup and calls it a win. The second group wants a family adventure filled with pine trees, waterfalls, s’mores by a firepit, and a decent chance of spotting a bald eagle. Obviously, both of […]

If you’re familiar with the major hotel loyalty programs, then you already know the drill. Stay with Hyatt, earn World of Hyatt points. Stay with Hilton, earn Hilton Honors points. Stay with Marriott, earn Marriott Bonvoy points. But I Prefer Hotel Rewards is a little different. It’s the loyalty program for hundreds of independent hotels […]

American Airlines and Hyatt are calling it quits(ish) on their enhanced loyalty partnership, but World of Hyatt already has another airline waiting in the wings. Hyatt and Delta Air Lines announced a new long-term partnership on Sept. 9, 2026, the same day Hyatt and American confirmed they would wind down their existing relationship. The new […]

One of the most overlooked premium credit card benefits is the hotel credit available through The Edit.  This is one of those perks that deserves more attention because it can significantly reduce the cost of a stay while adding valuable extras you might not have booked otherwise. Whether you have the personal Chase Sapphire Reserve® […]

All information about American Express cards have been collected independently by Points Talk Squad.  American Express cards are no longer available through Points Talk Squad. There’s something about a beachfront hotel that immediately feels like a vacation, and The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa in Oceanside, California, delivers exactly that. Located right across from the […]

Which transferable points program is the best? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad compares Chase Ultimate Rewards®, American Express Membership Rewards®, Capital One Venture Miles, Citi ThankYou® Points, and Bilt Rewards in their Transferable Points Power Rankings. They break down where each program stands out, from strong transfer partnerships to valuable welcome offers and […]

All information about American Express cards has been collected independently by Points Talk Squad.  American Express cards are no longer available through Points Talk Squad. Hilton Honors Free Night Rewards are easily one of the most valuable perks you can earn from a hotel credit card. Unlike some hotel free-night certificates that are capped at […]

This week’s reader success story comes from Shauna, who had an epic trip to Peru thanks to points and miles. Here’s her story: I started using points and miles in 2022 after coming across some videos by Pam and Alex online.  Eventually, I bought Points Talk Academy® and Points Talk Academy Next Level® as soon […]

Business class gets all the attention in the points-and-miles world. But sometimes you don’t need a bed in the sky; you just need to get to say, Europe, without spending a small fortune. Fortunately, economy award availability to Europe is generally much easier to find than premium-cabin awards. The bad news? Not every award is […]

It is no surprise that we love Chase Ultimate Rewards®! We are always trying to earn more of them to book great Hyatt stays. A favorite credit card that allows us to earn Ultimate Rewards® is the Chase Freedom Flex℠. We love the Freedom Flex because of the quarterly bonus for spending in rotating categories. […]

I remember the Chase Sapphire Reserve® launch like it was yesterday. Everyone and their dog seemed to be applying for the card, and for good reason. It launched with a massive 100,000-point welcome offer and a lineup of travel perks that felt almost too good to be true—and back then, they kind of were. Of […]

If you’re looking to take the kids to the most magical place on Earth, you probably know that’s going to be expensive. But your flights and hotels don’t have to be—that’s what our points and miles stashes are for!  For travelers from the western U.S., Disneyland can be a more convenient choice than Disney World. […]

One of the things I’ve enjoyed most since getting into this points-and-miles hobby is all the aspirational flights I’ve taken with credit card points and miles. Yes, business class is ALWAYS incredible, and something I never thought I’d do, but the following flights have taken it over the top!   Singapore Suites from JFK to […]

What happens when a family trip to visit Disney parks turns into a 17-day adventure through Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing? In this episode, Megan shares the story behind her family’s trip, including how they used 1.6 million points and miles to make this international adventure possible. Megan walks through how the trip expanded […]