If you’ve been thinking about adding a Marriott card to your wallet, now is a great time to take a look at the current offers on the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® and Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® cards from Chase. While both cards can help you earn Marriott points and elite night credits, they are designed for very […]

For Capital One products listed on this page, some of the above benefits are provided by Visa® or Mastercard® and may vary by product. See the respective Guide to Benefits for details, as terms and exclusions apply. Travel rewards credit cards can do a lot more than earn points and miles. Some cards also come […]

In my opinion, there’s nothing better than summer—except for maybe some summer travel points promotions! And right now there are several great ones when it comes to hotels. Here are some of the best hotel promotions currently available. Wyndham Rewards: Earn up to 30,000 Bonus Points Wyndham Rewards is offering one of the strongest hotel […]

Jessica used points and miles to fund a trip to Paris to celebrate her 20th anniversary. Here is her story: My husband and I recently went to Paris for 10 days to celebrate our 20-year wedding anniversary. It was a dreamy trip that we paid for mostly using points. We love traveling on points, and […]

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 […]

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 […]

One of my “have to” purchases is gas and we spend a lot of money fueling the cars in our household. If we have to pay a lot to use our cars, let’s at least get rewarded for it! Here are some of the best credit cards to use when paying for gas. Citi Strata […]

If you’ve ever heard someone talk about flying to Europe in business class for basically free, there’s a good chance they booked an award flight. Award flights let you redeem airline miles or credit card points for airfare instead of paying cash. Depending on how you redeem your rewards, you can sometimes save hundreds or […]

Let’s just rip the Band-Aid off, because flights to Australia are, quite frankly, aggressively expensive. We’re talking, you could fly to Europe twice for the same price, which is already relatively expensive. But here’s the important part: this is exactly the kind of trip where points stop being a nice bonus and start pulling serious […]

I love Air France and KLM for getting to Europe on points and miles! One reason is the Flying Blue Promo Rewards, which are released 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 monthly […]

What happens if your flight gets canceled, your luggage disappears, or you need medical care in another country? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad is joined by Lisa Jarvis, who specializes in travel insurance, passenger rights, and travel safety. Together, they break down what travelers actually need to know about travel insurance and credit […]

Just when many Hyatt loyalists were feeling disappointed about the 2026 award chart changes, Hyatt slipped in a piece of good news that could be valuable for travelers who like to plan ahead. Starting June 30, 2026, World of Hyatt will offer exclusive early access to award-night availability for certain members. That means some travelers […]

If you’ve been considering a new credit card, you’re checking in the right place! We have plenty of great offers to let you know about this month. Whether you want to earn free hotel stays, rack up airline miles, or earn transferable points you could use for both, these elevated offers are worth a closer […]

Bilt’s June Rent Day lineup is packed this month. On June 1, Bilt members can transfer Bilt Points to TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go with a bonus of up to 125%, depending on their Bilt elite status. But this month’s Rent Day lineup isn’t just about transfers. Members can also play Bilt’s Madonna-themed Rent Free game, […]

Cara sent us this heartwarming story that you will love!! Points and miles helped her return to some cities with special meaning to her family.     Hey Pam!  I shared a bit about this in the Facebook group when I got back, but there is so much more to the story.  I hope this […]

Last chance to earn up to 150,000 bonus miles—75,000 miles once you spend $7,500 in the first 3 months, and an additional 75,000 miles once you spend $30,000 in the first 6 months. Offer Ends June 8, 2026! One of the most common concerns we hear is, “What happens when I run out of credit […]

Alex, Jess, and I recently returned from our annual squad trip. After our stay in Budapest, we went to Istanbul. Jess and I had been there separately before, but it was Alex’s first trip. We were there on a holiday weekend, so sadly, it meant a lot of time in taxis getting around.  Flights from […]

Every year, Alex, Jess, and I take two trips together. One is in December, when we plan for the upcoming year. The other is in April, when we just go somewhere fun and celebrate the joy that points and miles have brought into our lives. This year we chose Budapest and Istanbul!   Flights to […]

Some hotels impress you. Others make you stop in your tracks. Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest falls firmly into the second category. Right in the center of Budapest, it feels less like a hotel and more like a movie set. We mentioned The Great Gatsby on occasion. When I first walked in after traveling for over […]

When Hyatt first announced its 2026 award category changes, many of us immediately braced for the worst. If you’ve been in the points and miles world long enough, you dread hearing anything about a change to this wonderful hobby. And yes, there are definitely some losses this year. But after digging through the changes, we […]

What was it really like traveling through Budapest and Istanbul on points and miles? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad shares highlights from their latest trip, including how they booked their flights with points, the hotels they stayed at, and the experiences that surprised them most. The Squad breaks down the full travel experience, […]