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We love using points for hotel stays when we go on vacations. Using them for a staycation is another great use of our points, particularly using a free hotel certificate. Recently, it was my daughter’s birthday, who lives two hours away, so another daughter and I arranged to meet her in Denver for a girl’s […]

Prior to Covid, my husband and I had booked a tour to Machu Picchu. This got canceled and rescheduled for this fall. Although most of our hotels were with the group, our flights and some hotel stays were made with points and miles. I’ll add a few more possible hotels that are available as we […]

We can all agree on one thing. Earning points and miles is easier than booking award travel with points and miles. We all want the best deal possible and sometimes analysis paralysis keeps us from pulling the plug on a redemption. Let’s talk today about two different subscription providers that can help with that. Help […]

We love the bonus offers we get with all credit cards. There are so many different types of points though – airline, hotel, and, my personal favorite, transferable points. The most flexible credit card points are transferable points. There are several types of transferable points including: Chase Ultimate Rewards® American Express Membership Rewards® Citi ThankYou Points […]

Let’s talk about Delta Airlines and its credit cards. Personally, I really like Delta. Their seats are super comfortable, and I like to use them so I can use the Delta SkyClub Lounges! I get to visit Delta Sky Clubs almost anytime I fly Delta, thanks to The Platinum Card® from American Express.  All information […]

We love our main four transferable points types of credit cards. Chase Ultimate Rewards, American Express Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, and Capital One Venture Miles are all great ways to get free vacations. Can each of these transferable point credit cards get us to Hawaii?  Let’s check it out! Let’s see how many different […]

Here’s a reader’s success story that everyone wants to know about – the Maldives. And Turkey. And Paris. Three countries, one trip with points and miles! Unbelievable. Thanks for your submission Devan!   Devan’s Story Hi Alex + Pam, I wanted to submit a response about the redemption/trip that I recently went on! My partner and […]

Have you noticed those “CLEAR” check-in stations near security at the airports? They are a way to make your airport check-in times go even faster, and I’m all about that. Get me to my airport lounge! I have both CLEAR®+ and Global Entry (which includes TSA PreCheck®). This gets me through an airport security line […]

We have had many people complain about having trouble finding cheap award redemptions, especially in business class. We recently were planning a trip to Croatia and found the same trouble. What is going on? I can always find a business class seat in United to Europe for 75K, but this time, we had to be […]

Booking an Airbnb with points and miles – is it possible? Many of our readers want to know so today we will be talking all about it! There are definitely times I prefer to stay at an Airbnb, VRBO, or another vacation rental. When you are traveling in a larger group and all want to […]

Analysis Paralysis with credit card points and miles. You get it. I get it. We all get it. It’s that feeling that we just aren’t sure what to do, so we do nothing. Or procrastinate doing something. Let’s talk a little about it today.   Getting Started in the Points and Miles Game Who has […]

Our if only… series continues with a frequent reader thought. “If only I could take my family to Hawaii for free or at a reduced cost.”  We get it. Taking a family all the way to Hawaii and then having to get lodging is expensive. Once you get there, you still need a rental car […]

Have you ever walked by an airport lounge and thought, “If only I could go into an airport lounge?” and wondered what they even looked like? I remember that feeling and thinking that only the very richest of people could use them or elite business travelers. I had no idea that very ordinary travelers, even those […]

“If only I could stay at an all-inclusive resort?” Has that ever been your thought?  Imagine all the free food you can eat, free beverages at your fingertips, and great entertainment! That is what many all-inclusive resorts offer and that is why they are the dream of many travelers. Pay once and everything is included […]

Here is my credit card points/miles year in review for 2021. Despite there still being a lot of Covid and variations of it going around, I got in quite a lot of travel. What made 2021 different was all the testing and precautions that took place due to COVID. At this point, I feel like […]

Planning to take your family on a vacation this summer with credit cards and points? I hope you are already working on a plan; if not, it’s time to get going! Do you want to spend the holidays next year somewhere warm, like Hawaii or Mexico? If so, it is important to begin earning on […]

Question. Do you know what one of the most aspirational travel destinations is?  Where do many of our readers dream of a points and miles vacation? The answer is the Maldives, a series of islands off the coast of India. It is known for over the water bungalows, white sand, and crystal clear turquoise water. […]

Do you want to use points and miles to go somewhere with clear, turquoise water but don’t want to go as far as the Maldives or Bora Bora? Head to one of the islands in the Caribbean! I’ve been to Turks and Caicos this year but I’m squeezed In one last white beach, turquoise waters […]

Michael sent us a reader success story about how he went to Aruba on points and miles. This got my attention as I had a trip planned for November doing the same. We are using different points and miles but the end result is the same – fun in the sun for next to nothing! […]

You’ve filled out the credit card application and are holding your breath—will they approve you? It doesn’t matter how many cards I’ve applied for; I still love/hate the anticipation of finding out if I am instantly approved! Here are some things you can do to increase your odds of a credit card approval.   Credit […]

Raising a family can be expensive! Groceries, healthcare, gas, activities,  clothes, etc., etc.! You might as well be rewarded for what you have to pay for anyway! That’s where those credit card welcome offers come in handy. We love to earn points on those big welcome offers, so we don’t have to pay a lot […]