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, April is bringing the heat with some of the best welcome offers we’ve seen in a while. Whether you want to earn free hotel stays or rack up airline miles, these elevated offers are worth a closer look. Some deals are only available briefly, so now is […]

I love Park Hyatts. They are the gem of the Hyatt hotel brand, and the Park Hyatt Auckland is no exception. This was the first hotel we stayed at on our recent trip to New Zealand, and I am already plotting a return visit. Here is my Park Hyatt Auckland review.         […]

Many readers want to know more about airline transfer bonuses because these can really help your miles go further. A transfer bonus is when you transfer points from a flexible currency like Chase Ultimate Rewards®, American Express Membership Rewards®, Capital One Venture Miles, or Citi ThankYou® Points to a travel partner, and you receive a […]

I just completed a return to New Zealand on points and miles. My first trip to New Zealand was to the South Island. We were supposed to go to the North Island on that same trip too, but they had sudden flash flooding, and we had to cancel that part of our itinerary. So this […]

New Zealand has been high on so many of your travel wish lists—and for good reason! In this episode, Pam shares details from her recent two-week adventure on the North Island of New Zealand, including how she booked business-class flights and multiple free hotel nights —all using points and miles (and one fortuitous mistake fare). […]

Now’s the time to cash in those points for a stay at one of Marriott’s most jaw-dropping, envy-inducing properties. Sometimes you just need to splurge a little. Today we are all about over-the-top Marriott stays. Let’s put your hard-earned points to work at one of these 15 aspirational Marriott properties to book on points!  From […]

Amy sent us this reader success story to Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. She didn’t even go on this trip but facilitated the trip for her family. Here’s her story: I have three kids in their twenties who have started opening their own cards to dabble in getting points and miles. My 25-year-old son and his […]

If you’ve considered trying out the Kimpton Seafire or the Kimpton Grand Roatán, you’ll want to check out this great offer on the card_name.  Or maybe you’d prefer to try out the Six Senses La Sagesse Grenada instead, or the Kimpton Charlotte Square in Edinburgh? No matter where you love to go when you travel, this […]

My home airport (Denver) is a United hub, so the cobranded United credit cards have always been a part of my points-and-miles strategy. I’ve had all of them at one time or another! Right now, there are increased welcome offers on United credit cards. Is it time for you to grab one? We’ve covered these […]

Not sure how to maximize your points? In this episode, we break down the top three ways to use each of the four major flexible points currencies—our favorite points currency (IYKYK), American Express Membership Rewards®, Capital One Venture Miles, and Citi ThankYou® Points—so you can book travel smarter.   Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on […]

No secret here—we love booking vacations with points and miles! (See what I did there?) Secrets® Resorts & Spas, part of the World of Hyatt hotel group, are luxurious, adults-only, all-inclusive properties perfect for a romantic getaway. With stunning locations across Mexico, the Caribbean, and even Europe, there’s a Secrets® resort to check every box […]

Stephanie sent in this story about her ski trip to Park City on points. Many of our readers love to ski or snowboard and Park City is a mecca for winter activities.  Here is her story:   A Winter Wonderland: Our Family Ski Trip to Park City, Utah While most travelers chase the sun in […]

Planning your dream trip? Don’t forget to check tourist visa requirements for the countries you’re going to visit! Nothing would be more stressful than trying to go through immigration at your dream destination and not having gotten your visa or ETA (electronic travel authorization) when one is required. Knowing all about tourist visas will keep […]

The latest card_name welcome offer is worth considering if you’ve been thinking about getting this card. With this limited-time welcome offer, you’ll earn 75,000 Venture miles after spending $4,000 in the first three months, plus a one-time $250 travel credit when you book travel through Capital One Travel. This travel credit is valid for one […]

Once again, I recently found myself on the brink of missing a positioning flight.  Cue the adrenaline rush! There’s nothing worse than that panicked, sinking feeling that your hard-earned business-class redemption, booked with precious points and miles, might slip through your fingers. Or worse—that your trip itself might be at risk.  So when you’re scheduling […]

Jodi sent us her reader success story to Clearwater Beach in Florida on credit card points and miles. We love reading your stories, and especially love when the stories are about someone’s very first award redemption! Here’s Jody’s story:   Jody’s Story with Credit Card Points and Miles I first discovered the Travel Mom Squad […]

Deciphering points and miles “code,” so to speak, can be a challenge!  “If you add your Player 2 as an AU, he’ll be at 5/24 and won’t get approved for a CIP and you’ll have a tough time racking up enough points to fly in J.”  Got that?  Translation:  If you add your spouse as […]

St. George, Utah, is a gorgeous destination spot in the southwest corner of Utah, known for its warm climate, stunning red rock landscapes, and endless outdoor adventures. With its close proximity to Zion National Park, it’s a perfect addition to any National Parks road trip or just an escape from cold winter weather. So when […]

We love earning our points and miles through credit card welcome offers, but sometimes you don’t have enough hotel points for the stay you want to book. Rather than pay a high cash price, there’s another option that can sometimes make sense and save you money: buying hotel points.  The key to buying hotel points is […]

We all love talking about luxurious, over-the-top award redemptions—think first-class flights, overwater villas, and five-star resorts. But let’s be real—some of the best uses of points and miles are not Instagram-worthy. In this episode, we break down the difference between sexy and unsexy redemptions, why both are important, and how they each play a role […]