One of the most aspirational dreams of many travelers is to book a safari. I have to tell you, they are everything you dreamed of—and more. Our favorite hotel brand, Hyatt, has added safari bookings to their portfolio! Let’s check it out! There are 15 select safari stays by Asilia Africa that are bookable across […]

The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card will lose unlimited airport lounge guest access starting January 15, 2026, replacing it with a capped guest policy and added fees. A long-standing lounge benefit tied to the Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card is officially coming to an end. Beginning January 15, 2026, cardholders and authorized users will no longer be able to […]

December is the best month to apply for a new credit card for several reasons. Let’s go over them! Increased Spending With all the spending for gifts, holiday meals, Christmas parties, travel to visit family, and so many other things, it is safe to say that most of us spend more money in December than […]

I’m always keeping an eye on award flights to Central and South America—especially after spending an epic summer there with my kids last year. It’s one of those regions I’m already itching to return to thanks to its mix of affordability and family-friendly destinations. That’s why recent award pricing on American Airlines immediately caught my […]

The Bilt reward program has added a new airline transfer partner, and it is one that many people did not expect. You can now transfer Bilt points to Spirit Airlines Free Spirit. This makes Bilt the only loyalty program to offer point transfers to Spirit Airlines. Reward tickets start at just 2,500 points, which means […]

Chase has quietly reduced the Points Boost on some The Edit hotels, and it’s a meaningful change if you book luxury stays with Ultimate Rewards points. Originally, The Edit redemptions were reliably priced at 2 cents per point, making them one of the simplest high-value uses of Chase points with no guesswork involved. That guarantee […]

Amsterdam is one of those magical European cities that feels like it belongs in a storybook. With its winding canals, cobblestone streets, and beautiful spring tulips, it’s a dream destination. We know visiting Amsterdam might feel intimidating when you are trying to justify the European price tag. But we’re here to help you book your […]

Credit cards that offer points that can be redeemed for hotel stays are an important part of our points and miles journey.  Sometimes we have a card and don’t want to pay the annual fee after the first year, so we are always sure to evaluate whether it makes sense to keep each card. But […]

What should you consider when choosing between the new Disney Cruise Wish class ships? In this episode, Alex and Jess are joined by Megan to continue their comparison of the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny. After sharing first impressions in part one, they now dive into the experiences that shape your trip once […]

Marci sent in her reader success story to the Secrets Impression Moxché, which is one of our favorite stays, too. Here it is: During the fall of 2024, my husband (P2) began struggling with clinical depression and eventually resigned from his high-stress job. Needless to say, traveling hasn’t been a priority; instead, we’ve been focused […]

Picture this: you’re lying in bed, finally ready to make that long-dreamed-of European vacation happen. You decide a credit card could help offset the cost and choose a Delta credit card because that airline flies out of your airport. Fast-forward a few months, and now you’re flush with miles and ready to book. But when […]

I’ve always thought cruises weren’t for me. Being trapped on a boat didn’t sound like my idea of fun, and neither did crowds or the germs that come with them. But then Disney invited my family to a media preview sailing on its newest cruise ship, the Disney Destiny. It felt like the perfect opportunity […]

Flying to Japan can cost a lot of points, especially if you want to travel in a premium cabin for such a long journey. So you’ll probably want to save points on your lodging once you get there. Luckily, you can find great hotel deals with your points (or free-night certificates if you have them). […]

What should you expect when you step onto Disney’s newest Wish class ships for the very first time? In this episode, Alex and Jess are joined by Megan to compare their recent sailings on the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny. They share their first impressions of each ship and explore how the theming, […]

In 2021, my husband and I made a pact to take one kid-free trip together every single year. With two young children, careers, and the endless stream of school projects and activities, our stress levels tend to reach a breaking point at least once a year. And when that happens, nothing brings us back to […]

Rachel sent us this reader success story about her trip to Prague and Dublin. This trip would have cost nearly $12,000, and they paid under $700! Here’s how it went:   A Voucher Starts it All This whole trip started because we had a voucher for slightly over $2,000 on Aer Lingus. Back in 2020, […]

One of our readers, Lisa, told us how she helps people get the right insurance coverage for their trips for free, including knowing whether your credit card coverage will cover you the way you plan it to! 😬 In talking to her and the experience she had once, we thought this would be great info […]

What Shopping Portals Are and Why They Matter You wouldn’t walk past a $20 bill on the sidewalk just because you were “in a hurry.” Yet online shoppers do something similar every day without even realizing it: they skip using a shopping portal.  Shopping portals are websites that reward you with extra points, miles or […]

Have you ever wondered whether it is easier to travel with toddlers or teens when you are using points and miles to explore the world as a family? In this episode, Alex and Jess are joined by Traci as they share what they have learned from years of traveling with kids at every age. They […]

I recently flew home from a fun girls’ trip to Portugal on TAP, which was a new airline for me. Normally on a daytime flight back to the US from Europe, I’d be happy to fly in economy and save my points, but for this trip the business-class award flight was so reasonably priced that […]

Kelsey sends us this reader success story where her family takes on Türkiye! I’ve been to Istanbul before but would love to check out Cappadocia sometime, so I was especially excited to read this success story! Here it is: I have always been in love with travel, but after taking my kids to Spain in […]