Recently, a granddaughter’s wedding in Sacramento, California, gave me the opportunity to stay at another Kimpton hotel, the Kimpton Sawyer. If I’m not staying at a Park Hyatt (my fave), I am searching for a Thompson (in the Hyatt portfolio) or Kimpton (in the IHG portfolio). I had an Edit credit to use before January […]

With all the great Hilton credit card offers, I wanted to share how to transfer Hilton points and a couple of other Hilton tidbits you should know about. First, here’s how to transfer points. Step 1: Sign in to your account on hilton.com Step 2: Under your name, pick the “points” menu Step 3: Select […]

Before going to the Park Hyatt St. Kitts, I had heard some negative reviews. The service was slow, the hotel was outdated, there wasn’t much to do, etc. So how did it stack up? Here are my thoughts on the Park Hyatt St. Kitts.   Service at the Park Hyatt St. Kitts We were warmly […]

This reader success story comes from Crystal all about her recent Disney World adventure! Here is her story: We just came back from our very first Disney trip two weeks ago—booked almost entirely on points and miles—and I have you ladies to thank! I’ve never been a “Disney person” (I had actually never been at […]

Just in! We have new American Express Hilton Credit Card offers!  Here’s what has changed:   card_name     Learn How to Apply Limited Time Offer: bonus_miles_full The card_name is up first. This is a great entry-level card for Hilton hotel lovers and comes with a nice welcome offer, considering that it’s a no-annual-fee card. […]

Say it ain’t so! But it is. Changes were made to the Hyatt program today. There are always Category changes each year, and we expect them. This year, the changes have started earlier and are worse. Here’s what we know so far. Hyatt just dropped major award stay changes today, and here’s what Points Talk […]

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. […]

From Dream to Reality: How Points and Miles Made Our Kenya Safari Possible Denise shared this reader success story about how she used points and miles to take her family to Kenya for a safari. Here is her story: As an animal lover, I’d always harbored dreams of experiencing an African safari. My children share […]

If you carry a Delta credit card, there’s a good chance you’re sitting on easy travel money and not using it. I just got a new Delta card, so I wanted to learn more about these credits. Several Delta-branded cards come with annual Delta Stays credits, a perk that quietly offsets your annual fee when you […]

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Our next reader success story comes from Kristi, and she shares how she and her husband took a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy. Here is here story:   Flights My husband and I planned and executed our first-ever trip to Europe, specifically Italy. We travelled in the fall of 2024. With Pam’s expertise, we secured our […]

It’s no secret that I love certain hotel brands. The Park Hyatt. Kimpton Hotels. Another brand that I love is the Hyatt Thompson brand so when we changed our annual retreat to the Thompson Houston, I was excited to stay at another one. I was NOT disappointed.  Redemption The Thompson Houston is a Category 5 […]

Today was the first day that I was heading to the Capital One Lounge after they made the changes to lounge access that severely impacted families. I have been used to long lines every time I go there, and was curious what it would look like today. No line. I walked straight to the check-in […]

IHG credit cards can be a solid play for hotel points, especially if you stay at brands like Holiday Inn, Kimpton, InterContinental, or Hotel Indigo. As you know, I love a Kimpton, but also enjoy the Indigo brand. And if you travel with a family, a Holiday Inn can just make sense. But it’s important […]

Our latest reader success story is from Katie, who with her husband, Kenny, headed to Japan for a marathon. Say what??? Using points and miles to compete in a marathon is the first from this squad! Here is her story:   Journey in Points and Miles My journey into points and miles was fast and […]

Each year, we pay our estimated taxes and final tax bill by credit card. Is it worth paying your taxes with a credit card? I hate writing a check for taxes and getting nothing back. Taxes are hard enough to pay anyway, right? Paying your taxes with a credit card can make sense for points […]

Southwest® occasionally offers limited-time offers for the Southwest® Companion Pass. And I mean limited-time, as in you have to apply for this by Thursday!  Here’s how it works:   Register for the Promo. Book a round-trip flight or two one-way flights by Thursday, Feb 5th. TOMORROW! This can even be an award flight. Fly Southwest® […]

My home airport (Denver) is a United hub, so the cobranded United credit cards have always been a part of my points-and-miles strategy. I’ve had all of them at one time or another! Right now, there are increased welcome offers on United credit cards. Is it time for you to grab one? We’ve covered these […]

Today (February 1, 2026) is the day that Capital One’s lounge-access changes officially start. So if you’re flying this weekend, don’t get caught off guard at the door. This is the day some families have been dreading. 😩 Here’s what’s different now:   Authorized users aren’t automatically covered anymore Before, adding an authorized user was […]

Elizabeth sends in today’s reader success story to Maui. Here’s her story:   We recently took our first trip to Maui, all on points and miles!  Since 2017, my husband and I have been doing the “slow burn” credit card points strategy—putting all our household costs on our Southwest card. We’d earn enough points for […]

    TODAY’S THE DAY (1/27)!  Southwest® Airlines’s new seating changes are officially LIVE. If you’ve been hearing all the chatter about Southwest® moving away from the “grab any seat” vibe, it starts today. Here are some facts about this rollout. Here’s what to know before you head to the airport:   Southwest® Airlines seating […]