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 […]

American Airlines is offering a relatively easy way to pick up 10,000 AAdvantage miles just for enrolling in its business loyalty program. While there are a few eligibility details to keep in mind, this is still one of the simpler bonus opportunities we’ve seen lately. The Offer New members who enroll in the AAdvantage Business […]

Kerry sent us her amazing reader success story to Kenya and the Seychelles! Here it is: My husband and I celebrated our ten-year wedding anniversary (thank you to my amazing parents for watching our kids) on a memorable safari and beach escape. This was our first MAJOR redemption, and it took a good amount of […]

I just got back from the Big Apple, where I celebrated a birthday trip to NYC on points and miles. And no, it wasn’t for me, a friend, my daughters, or any adult—it was for my ten-year-old grandson, Kai, Alex’s son. She and I take her boys to celebrate their tenth birthdays wherever they choose. […]

Booking a flight with kids used to come with a reasonable assumption: you’d be seated together. These days, that’s no longer guaranteed, especially if you’re trying to keep costs down. Between basic economy fares, paid seat selection, and increasingly complex airline policies, you might find your family scattered across the cabin unless you plan ahead. […]

What started as a perfect beach getaway in Roatán quickly turned into something I never expected. Picture this: turquoise water, a warm Caribbean breeze, fresh seafood, and zero responsibilities. It was the kind of trip you daydream about for months. Days were filled with good food, lying by the pool, and massages at the Kimpton […]

Today, we have an increased welcome offer on an IHG One Rewards Credit Card.  IHG is my second-favorite hotel chain. (Have I mentioned that I love the Kimpton Brand?) The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card might be calling your name!    Learn How to Apply bonus_miles_full   By holding this card, you have access […]

Air Canada’s Aeroplan is about to get more expensive. Starting June 1, 2026, the program will roll out updated award charts. And while it isn’t as painful as recent devaluations like Hyatt’s latest changes—and some award bands will even cost less—most redemptions are heading in the wrong direction. If you’ve been sitting on a stash […]

Sara sends in her reader success story about multiple family trips on points and miles in year one. Here’s some inspiration for everyone, especially beginners!   Getting Started I was turned onto your podcast by a friend of mine in February of 2024.  I have been a slow-burner about earning points my entire adult life, […]

If you’ve ever searched for an award flight and wondered why a Lufthansa flight shows up in your United search results, you’ve already brushed up against one of the most useful concepts in points and miles: airline alliances. Understanding alliances is one of the fastest ways to level up your travel strategy. It opens more […]

Chase is rolling out a new elevated redemption opportunity. It can stretch your Ultimate Rewards® points even further, but only if you’re booking high-end stays through its curated hotel program. Through Chase Travel℠, cardholders can get up to a 2.5x redemption rate with Chase’s Points Boost on select stays within The Edit, Chase’s special collection […]

Say it ain’t so! But it is. Changes were made to some Hyatt hotel award categories. There are always category changes each year, and we expect them. Honestly, these weren’t all that bad in our opinion. Starting on May 20th, 136 hotels will shift categories, with most going up a category. Some of the notable […]

If you’ve ever taken the family to Disney World, you know that Disney magic can be hard on any parent’s wallet! But at least you can save (or splurge, if you prefer) on your flights and hotel accommodations with points and miles.  In this series of blog posts, we show you ways to get to […]

While we love flying in business class across the ocean, if you’re traveling with a family or have inflexible dates, there’s a good chance you’ll wind up booking in award tickets in economy. Luckily, there are lots of seats in economy. So on most flights you should have a much easier time finding availability for […]

We are all still collectively mourning the changes World of Hyatt is making to their award chart starting May 1st, 2026. If you have been following us for a while, you know we are Hyatt girls through and through. For years, we have been saving all our precious Chase Ultimate Rewards® specifically for Hyatt redemptions. […]

Several airline loyalty programs use Avios as their rewards currency, but not all Avios programs work the same way. One of the most useful of these programs is Iberia Club, the loyalty program of Spain’s flag carrier, Iberia. The program—formerly known as Iberia Plus—was recently rebranded as Iberia Club as part of a broader refresh […]

Megan shared her ten-day trip to Japan as our latest reader success story. Here it is:   In April of 2025, my family of four (me, my husband, and two kids—ages 6 and 8 at the time) successfully executed our first major miles and points redemption. We traveled to Japan and spent a total of […]