Whether looking for a chic European city hotel, a beach retreat in the Maldives, or a rejuvenating visit to a Japanese spa, IHG points can help you find the aspirational hotel stay of your dreams.  Here are seven aspirational IHG properties to book on points. IHG—the hotel group behind Kimpton (a brand I love), InterContinental, […]

I recently returned to the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort and Spa, but this time around with another daughter. This time, Alex came with me! Even though I’ve reviewed this hotel before, I wanted to talk about new insights, cover different rooms, and tell you what it was like visiting when the resort was at max […]

If you love temperate climates, cobblestone streets, and delicious food, San Miguel de Allende is for you! This colonial-era city is located in Mexico about four hours north of Mexico City. My husband and I spent three nights at Numu Boutique Hotel San Miguel de Allende (part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt), and fell […]

All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean  While we love using our points for hotel stays and flights, it’s even better if those points can pay for your meals, drinks, and snacks on vacation, too! If the Caribbean is on your bucket list, you can book many all-inclusive resorts with various types of points in different locations […]

IHG often has great signup bonuses on their cards, but they fall somewhat under the radar compared to the other hotel brands. They have long been my second-favorite brand (after Hyatt, of course). We have many readers asking us about how we use our IHG points, so here goes! First of all, there are several […]

Whether you’re looking to relax on a sandy beach or have an action-packed day of activities, Mexico has an all-inclusive resort to match your vacation style. Luckily for those who love points and miles, many of these resorts can be booked with hotel points. All-inclusive resorts are typically an excellent value for your points because […]

It won’t shock you to learn that each of us has the World of Hyatt Credit Card. While this card doesn’t currently have a huge welcome offer, it does give cardholders five elite-night credits on that help on the journey to earning Globalist status. Additionally, one of the best benefits of this card is that […]

We love Ultimate Rewards® and are glad that it’s fairly easy to earn these versatile and valuable points. Because our favorite card has an increased welcome offer, we wanted to give you some ideas on how to use 100K Ultimate Rewards® for hotel stays. Why hotel stays? Because that’s our absolute favorite way to use […]

Imagine no endless searching for parking spots, no gas station stops, and no backseat voices asking, “Are we there yet?” A car-free vacation might be just what your family needs! What if you simplified, using your points to fly and stay at a great hotel, but you didn’t have to worry about booking (and paying […]

One of my favorite airports to stay at when I have an early departure is the Westin Denver International Airport. It is just a short walk to get to the airport and I enjoy the views of the tarmac or the airport, depending on where your room is.  This hotel is one of the first […]

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, April is bringing the heat with some of the best welcome offers we’ve seen in a while. 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 […]

I love Park Hyatts. They are the gem of the Hyatt hotel brand, and the Park Hyatt Auckland is no exception. This was the first hotel we stayed at on our recent trip to New Zealand, and I am already plotting a return visit. Here is my Park Hyatt Auckland review.         […]

I just completed a return to New Zealand on points and miles. My first trip to New Zealand was to the South Island. We were supposed to go to the North Island on that same trip too, but they had sudden flash flooding, and we had to cancel that part of our itinerary. So this […]

Now’s the time to cash in those points for a stay at one of Marriott’s most jaw-dropping, envy-inducing properties. Sometimes you just need to splurge a little. Today we are all about over-the-top Marriott stays. Let’s put your hard-earned points to work at one of these 15 aspirational Marriott properties to book on points!  From […]

No secret here—we love booking vacations with points and miles! (See what I did there?) Secrets® Resorts & Spas, part of the World of Hyatt hotel group, are luxurious, adults-only, all-inclusive properties perfect for a romantic getaway. With stunning locations across Mexico, the Caribbean, and even Europe, there’s a Secrets® resort to check every box […]

Once again, I recently found myself on the brink of missing a positioning flight.  Cue the adrenaline rush! There’s nothing worse than that panicked, sinking feeling that your hard-earned business-class redemption, booked with precious points and miles, might slip through your fingers. Or worse—that your trip itself might be at risk.  So when you’re scheduling […]

St. George, Utah, is a gorgeous destination spot in the southwest corner of Utah, known for its warm climate, stunning red rock landscapes, and endless outdoor adventures. With its close proximity to Zion National Park, it’s a perfect addition to any National Parks road trip or just an escape from cold winter weather. So when […]

We all love a tropical beach vacation, traveling in business class, or staying at a luxury hotel. However, one of the less-talked-about features of credit card points and miles may be the unsexy award redemptions we can make that are just convenient or emergency lifesavers. Let’s talk about a few of these.   Family Emergencies […]

Aruba is famous for being “one happy island,” and the best way to maximize your happiness while visiting this stunning Caribbean destination is by booking your stay using points and miles! As a top-tier vacation spot, Aruba naturally sparks a lot of questions about how to book an amazing stay without breaking the bank. So, […]

Once again, a reader shares her love of one of our favorite hotels in Mexico! Paige shares her reader success story to Hyatt Ziva Cancun with us. All made possible with credit card points and miles—and it was her first time not using a travel agent! Here is her story! I have loved your courses, […]