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9 Great Ways to Use 100K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points
In the world of travel and points and miles, nothing beats having Chase Ultimate Rewards points – the points you earn from cards like the *csp*, the *csr*, or even business cards like the *ink...
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5 Steps to Find a 5-Star Airbnb, No Matter Where You’re Heading
Airbnb has reshaped how we travel, opening up homes, condos, apartments, and flats across the globe for rent – often for much less than you'd pay at a big-box hotel. But as Airbnb has grown in...
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No Status? No More Emirates First Class Awards (Unless…)
With bottomless caviar and Dom Perignon, an onboard bar, and a shower at 38,000 feet, Emirates First Class is the pinnacle of aviation … unless you find your way inside one of Emirates' Game Changer...
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9 of the Best Deals in the World of Points & Miles
When it comes to using points and miles, there are good redemptions, better redemptions, and the best. You're looking at the best of the best. Whether you want to fly business or first class or just...
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Earn up to 90K Points (or Even 100K!) with New Amex Gold Referral Offer
Even after a major facelift (including a higher fee and some more money-saving credits) last year, the American Express® Gold Card remains one of the best all-around cards to rack up more points on...
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The Best Way to Book Emirates First Class: How to Upgrade Using Miles
Booking a flight and then using miles to upgrade is rarely a winning strategy to score a seat up front. But to fly Emirates first class – one of the world's best and a bucket list item for many...
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United Unveils Flashy New Biz Class Suites (& Spacious Studios)
United Airlines unveiled a new generation of its Polaris business class seats on Tuesday, debuting suites with closing doors, massive seatback screens, and high-tech touches – plus, an even more...
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Another One: Bilt Adds JAL Mileage Bank as Newest Transfer Partner
Bilt Rewards just won't stop adding travel partners to its growing portfolio of airline and hotel programs. As of Tuesday, you can now send Bilt Rewards points to Japan Airlines (JAL) Mileage Bank –...
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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: The Best Card for Beginners & Experts Alike
For more than a decade, we've considered the *csp* one of the best travel rewards credit cards for beginners. In 2025, that hasn't changed … in fact, it's easily our top pick right now after rolling...
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Sign Up Now: Get Flight Deal Alerts From Your Home Airport … For Free!
Maybe you've seen some of the unbelievably cheap international flights we've posted here or on social media over the years. Maybe you've heard from friends who booked an unbelievable deal abroad with...
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Final Day: The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card’s 100K Bonus Offer Ends Tomorrow!
Stop what you're doing! You've got just hours left to take advantage of one of the best bonus offers we've ever seen. Last month, Chase rolled out a monster, limited-time bonus on its popular *chase...
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6 Ways to Fly Business Class to Europe Under 50K Points
It may sound too good to be true, but the 50,000 or so points in your credit card account could be more than enough to book your next big international trip … even if you want to fly lie-flat business...
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Air France/KLM Cuts Delta Award Rates: Fly Delta for Less Next Year!
After years of urging travelers to save their SkyMiles and book Delta flights with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points instead, a handful of devaluations over the years – including killing off...
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5 Stunning Hyatt All-Inclusive Resorts You Can Book with Points
When it comes to hotel loyalty programs, World of Hyatt is in a league of its own. It offers incredible value when using points – especially if you're eyeing a luxurious stay at one of the brand's...
View ArticleThe Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 10: Why Gunnar Hates ‘Cents Per Mile’ &...
This week, Kyle gets to fire up the grill to interview his co-host Gunnar his own career in journalism and travel, why he hates “cents per mile,” his trip to Antarctica (?!), and how he feels about his...
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Delta Basic Economy is Dead … Long Live Delta ‘Main Basic’ Economy
And here we thought HBO Max's recent rebrand was stupid. More than a decade after introducing stingy “Delta basic economy fares” – setting off a wave that rapidly spread across the U.S. airline...
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How to Turn Amex Points into Alaska Miles (While You Still Can…)
Alaska's merger with Hawaiian last year created one of the best opportunities of all time for points and miles aficionados: It made Alaska miles an unofficial Amex transfer partner, as you can now to...
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Brutal: Hilton Raises Award Rates (Again), Now Up to 200K a Night
After raising award rates at some of its most popular resorts late last year and top Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) properties, too, Hilton has done it again – this time, raising the maximum...
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American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class: Solid But Unremarkable
American Airlines business class might not be at the top of every traveler's wish list, but thanks to its vast route network and solid award availability to book with points, it can be one of the best...
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Want to Book an Airbnb or Vrbo with Points? Capital One Miles are Best
Unlike hotel chains like Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott, where you can earn and redeem points for free nights, Airbnb doesn’t have a loyalty program of its own. But that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck...
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