For travelers prioritizing space over turndown service—and a kitchen over a club lounge—vacation rentals can be an easy win. Marriott has leaned into this demand with Marriott Homes & Villas, a curated collection of professionally managed homes that live inside the Marriott ecosystem. On paper, it sounds like an ideal option for points-and-miles travelers: earn […]

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® […]

Dreaming of a Hawaiian getaway but worried your points balance won’t stretch as far as the ocean views? Don’t stress, because traveling to paradise on any points budget is possible. Whether you have a trove of points that you are dying to use for your once-in-a-lifetime luxury splurge, you’re looking for a comfy mid-range resort […]

Some of the world’s most popular destinations are no longer just crowded—they’re expensive, and it feels like it hits points-and-miles travelers first. Award prices have crept up, hotel availability has tightened, and “good value” redemptions can be harder to find than they used to be. The upside? Many of the experiences travelers want—beaches, food scenes, […]

Ever dream of visiting Prague? A city of spired rooftops, cobblestone streets, and fairytale charm? It’s not just a destination for history lovers, but also a surprisingly good city to redeem hotel loyalty points. While chain hotels are less dense here than in some other major European cities, the options that do exist offer excellent […]

    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 […]

Booking travel with points is great, but booking comfortable travel with points is even better. And if you’re traveling with kids, friends, or extended family, standard rooms can start to feel cramped really fast. This is where suite upgrade awards come in. If you hold Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards, Marriott Nightly Upgrade Awards, or have […]

If you’re planning a longer hotel stay—whether for remote work, a slow-travel trip, or fewer check-ins—Hyatt just launched a promotion that’s easy to understand and potentially lucrative. Right now, World of Hyatt offers 5,000 bonus points for every qualifying five-night stay at select extended-stay properties. Members can earn up to 50,000 bonus points total.   […]

I’ve been to Guatemala six or seven times over the years and often with kids in tow. That repeat experience is exactly why I keep coming back to it as one of the most family-friendly destinations I know to book with points and miles. Guatemala isn’t an obvious choice for family travel. It doesn’t come […]

What feels like a lifetime ago, I had the opportunity to visit Peru for about ten days. However, due to some unfortunate circumstances, I didn’t get to enjoy the trip the way I’d hoped. Okay—fine. I was seven months pregnant, super sick, and way too adventurous for my own good. Not exactly the ideal setup […]

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 […]

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 […]