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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Karen sent us her reader success story of taking multiple trips to Hawaii—something she never thought was possible! Here’s her story: In 2023, my husband and I did something we once thought was impossible: we went to Hawaii. Stepping off the plane in Kona, HI, we were in awe of being in Hawaii. We even […]

JetBlue and United have officially launched reciprocal elite benefits as part of their “Blue Sky” partnership, giving loyal travelers more perks when flying on either airline. The new benefits began rolling out this week and expand on the partnership the airlines first announced last year. Now, United MileagePlus Premier members and JetBlue Mosaic members can […]

Six weeks in Europe with kids sounds expensive, and it definitely can be. Flights alone could easily run a few thousand dollars per person, and that’s before you even think about hotels, trains or the inevitable “we need snacks right now” moments. But this is exactly the kind of trip points and miles were made […]

Points and miles have often made my dreams come true. Business-class flights, luxury hotels, and beach vacations whenever I want are things I never thought would be possible. But in addition to that, points and miles can also make a five-year-old’s dreams come true, and luckily, I got to tag along. My youngest grandchild, Noah, […]

Jennae sent us her reader success story where she traveled to Europe in luxury for $4,940 – retail value $44,000! Here’s her story:   I just returned from a 15-day dream European vacation with my family of four, and let me tell you—points and miles absolutely changed the game for us. Here’s a breakdown of […]

Rove just made its rewards program a little more interesting. The company just added Air Canada Aeroplan to its repertoire of transfer partners and launched a 25% transfer bonus to celebrate the addition. If you already use Aeroplan for flight awards, this is your chance to stretch your Rove miles a bit further. The new […]

We love our flexible currencies, and Capital One Venture miles are a favorite, so we wanted to share the real ways you can use them for upcoming travel. Capital One has quietly built one of the best transfer partner lineups in the points-and-miles world.  For Capital One products listed on this page, some of the […]

United MileagePlus® is one of the largest and most accessible airline loyalty programs in the U.S. Whether you’re earning miles through flights, credit cards, or everyday spending, MileagePlus® offers plenty of ways to turn those miles into real travel. But like most airline programs, the value isn’t always obvious. Pricing is dynamic, partner awards follow […]

We love that you can earn huge welcome offers with American Express®. These high-value points allow you to book luxury hotel stays and dreamy business-class flights. The points-earning opportunities are plentiful, and the booking options are even greater. While we love American Express Membership Rewards® and all the wonderful ways to use them, there are […]

IHG One Rewards just launched its new summer promotion, but this time, members will need to make a choice before earning any bonus points. After registering, members can choose between one of two offers: Earn 2,000 bonus points every two qualifying nights Earn 8,000 bonus points every four qualifying nights The promotion is valid for […]

American Airlines Vacations is back with another bonus miles promotion. And at first glance, it looks like an easy way to earn extra AAdvantage miles on your next trip. But like most vacation package deals, the real question isn’t how many miles you’ll earn. It’s whether booking the bundle will actually save you anything in […]

Hawaii is one of my very favorite travel destinations. It is expensive, but thanks to credit card points and miles, I have been able to return year after year for next to nothing. We’ve previously shared how to use Marriott points to stay in Hawaii as well as Hyatt points. Today, we will show you […]