If you hold the card_name or card_name, you may be wondering how to best use your hotel credits in 2026. In this post, we’ll show you how to use your credits and your points to get great value​​—and some elite-like perks—when booking through The Edit by Chase Travel℠.    What is The Edit? The Edit is […]

One of our favorite resorts is the Kimpton Grand Roatán, and I recently rebooked it for a third visit. Even better, I stacked some credits for the win! I originally hadn’t planned to book this trip (what’s new?), but my husband was going fishing in Argentina (his flights are booked with points and miles, of […]

Every January, the same reminder pops up: Spring break isn’t that far away, and the best deals won’t last. And every year, the moment flight searches begin, that urgency seems to be immediately rewarded with sticker shock—award space is gone, prices have jumped, and booking with points suddenly feels impossible. This Spring break season is […]

There’s much to enjoy in Spain’s capital city—from famous museums to delicious food. Points can significantly reduce your travel expenses to Madrid, which leaves room in your budget for more churros! (Really, don’t miss the churros if you’re going to Spain.) Madrid has something for every budget. Whether you have a lot of points or […]

My family (25 of 32 people) just got back from a glorious Christmas trip to Costa Rica. We had a blast surfing, snorkeling, going on a catamaran, playing games together, and just enjoying each other’s company. My favorite part? Watching cousins hanging out together! We gifted the Airbnb (expensive at Christmastime) to everyone, and almost […]

One of our faithful readers, Jenn, sent us this reader success story about going to four cities with her family of four. They visited Frankfurt, Istanbul, Cologne, and Amsterdam with their family of four (P1, P2, 18-year-old son, 11-year-old son). Here’s her story:   Flights Our trip began with a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt, […]

Most travel rewards programs are built around commitment to one airline, one hotel chain, or one credit card. Rove Miles isn’t. Launched in 2025, Rove Miles aims to function as a universal travel currency. Here’s how it works, how to earn and use miles, and whether it deserves a place in your travel rewards strategy. […]

United Airlines has launched a limited-time series of award flight deals for Chase-issued United credit cardholders, offering discounted MileagePlus redemptions (rather than cash fares). Each deal runs for a short window and applies to a specific destination, with offers rotating throughout the week and changing as the promotion unfolds. Instead of a single systemwide award […]

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, January is looking great! 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 look. Some […]

Every year reshapes the points-and-miles landscape, and 2025 delivered some of the biggest swings we’ve seen in recent memory. From amazing earning opportunities to painful devaluations, the hobby reminded us why it’s exciting—and why it can be frustrating. Here’s a full look at the good, the bad, and the truly ugly in the points-and-miles world. […]

There is just something about a beach trip that resets your soul. Whether it’s the powdery white sand, turquoise waves, or simply an excuse to stay in your swimsuit for a week. What makes a beach getaway better than the destination? Booking it using points and paying pennies on the dollar for your dream vacation, […]

2025 was another year full of earning and redeeming points and miles for nearly free travel! This year we took more family trips than we have ever before. It was a great year full of making great memories. Here’s Alex’s 2025 points and miles recap!   Alex’s 2025 Points and Miles Recap January We spent […]

For points-and-miles travelers, late December often brings more than just holiday crowds and peak-season pricing. It’s also the time of year when airline loyalty programs quietly roll out changes that make award travel more expensive, and often with little warning. This year is no exception. In recent weeks, both Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles and The British […]

Every year I say I am going to travel less, and every year I fail. 2025 was no exception to that (though I did manage to relax a little more than I did in 2024)! I took so many trips this year that would have never been possible without points and miles, and I marked […]

It’s an exciting day for Southwest® fans. Southwest Airlines® and Turkish Airlines just announced a new partnership that will make it much easier to book trips from the U.S. to Europe—and well beyond—starting January 2026. Southwest® isn’t operating long-haul international flights of its own, but this partnership is part of a broader strategy to connect […]

When I look back on 2025, I realize it had become a marathon I accidentally signed up for—powered by points and miles. What was supposed to be a quieter year of travel turned into a nonstop carousel of airports, lounges, and a ton of jet lag. I was bouncing between time zones a couple of […]

Melissa submitted this reader success story to Yellowstone National Park and also broke the news that the Denver Capital One Lounge no longer carries the chocolate-covered raisins I love so much. (No wonder I can’t find them anymore!🥲) Here’s Melissa’s story:   Where did we go: Bozeman, West Yellowstone, and Big Sky, Montana. Who Went: […]

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 […]

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 […]