I travel to/from JFK quite often due to positioning flights. Today, I had three hours to kill before my flight to Denver after my trip to Italy with my sister. I decided to airline lounge hop and review the airport lounges found here. There were also a couple of Priority Pass lounges I could have […]

There is a new card_name offer out right now. The welcome offer hasn’t increased but there is now a great credit attached to it – $300 Chase Travel℠ credit! The minimum spend is still $4,000 in three months with a $95 annual fee.   Learn How to Apply bonus_miles_full   This card is our favorite […]

I love Air France/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 monthly to […]

Taylor, one of our most successful readers, just sent us another success story. Her reader success story to Bali was with her husband and Player 2. Here’s her story:   Positioning to Dallas We started the trip by positioning out from Charlotte, NC, to Dallas, TX, using a 35k free-night certificate to stay at the […]

Many readers want to know more about airline transfer bonuses – these really help your miles go further. A transfer bonus is when you transfer from a flexible currency like Chase, AMEX, Capital One, or Citi, and you receive a bonus (usually 10-50% more) with the airline or hotel that you transfer to. I once […]

Let’s check out some of the best credit card welcome offers that are available now. We will look at each of these offers and see why they are valuable. Evaluating and comparing before deciding what to apply for is always a good idea. Nothing is worse than finally being ready to pull the trigger on […]

This year, our annual mom/daughter trip took us to Portugal on points and miles. Our primary goal was the Azores Islands, with a quick stop in Lisbon.   Flights to Portugal We opted to fly to London via Virgin Atlantic from Boston. Each of us took a positioning flight to Boston, and we met there. […]

Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, Pam and Alex take us on a remarkable journey through Lisbon and the Azores, sharing every detail of their family vacation powered by points. From the charming streets of Lisbon to the breathtaking landscapes of the Azores, they reveal how to travel to these stunning destinations for nearly free! […]

Our recent trip to Portugal gave me the perfect excuse to review the Hyatt Regency Lisbon. This is a Category 4 hotel which means it will cost you between 12,000-18,000 points a night or you can use a Hyatt category 1-4 free night certificate. Occupancy for standard rooms is 2 adults so we opted to […]

Elizabeth took her daughter McKenna on an unbelievable college graduation trip to four countries. Here is her story: My daughter and I took a trip to celebrate her college graduation and relax a bit before she started law school. My objective was a no-stress trip, to see as much as we could and decide where […]

Let’s talk all about Capital One Lounges today. For many people, these are their airport lounges of choice. Luckily, they have opened more of them so that they are more accessible. If you find yourself at any of the following airports, you need to check them out: Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW) – the original […]

Sometimes, a positioning flight allows you to visit or revisit a city before your main objective. In this case, my daughters and I were flying out of Boston on points and miles for our annual girl’s trip. Our primary objective was to visit Lisbon, Portugal, and the Azores Islands. One of my daughters had never […]

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we’re diving into how you can use Southwest and Hyatt points for nearly free vacations. These are the most accessible programs and what we call “the sweet spots” to get the best start in the world of points and miles! Treat this episode as your go-to guide to the world of […]

My favorite way to redeem my Chase Ultimate Rewards® is to transfer them to Hyatt. You might be wondering why, and this post is your answer. Hyatt award stays offer oversized value. Of all the possible chains you can book with points, you’ll get the most value from Hyatt. I will be showing you multiple […]

It is no surprise that we love Chase Ultimate Rewards®! We are always trying to get more of them to book a great Hyatt stays. A great credit card that gives us Ultimate Rewards is the Chase Freedom Flex℠. We love the Freedom Flex because of the quarterly rotating spending categories. Maximizing these bonus categories […]

Michelle sends us her reader success story to London and Edinburgh. We love both cities, so we can’t wait to hear how she did it!   Michelle’s Story I started leveraging credit card welcome offers to redeem flights and hotels in 2021 when my best friend showed my husband and me how to navigate this […]

Currently, the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card has a welcome offer of five free nights (up to 50K points per night) after hitting the minimum spend of $8,000 in six months.  We must ask, “Is the Marriott five free nights offer a great deal?” It depends. Here are some things to consider.   Things to […]

Do you love Delta Airlines? Do you live near Atlanta, Salt Lake City, or another Delta hub? If so, you will be interested in our latest airline card news. The Delta credit card welcome offers have increased!    Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express has a limited-time welcome offer […]

We recently wrapped up our family of five’s second two-week international trip just this year. This summertime family trip to Italy and the Paris Olympics was a true trip of a lifetime, made possible with the help of points and miles. For two weeks, we visited Rome, Assisi, the Vatican, Florence, San Miniato (Tuscany), Pisa, […]

Welcome back, everyone! Today’s episode is a real treat—we’re catching up with Megan, our amazing digital business manager, who’s here to spill the details about her epic two-week European adventure with her family. And guess what? They even made it to the Paris Olympics! Whether you’re dreaming of a similar journey or just love gathering […]

If you love Switzerland, you will love the Dolomites in Italy! I recently returned from visiting the Italian Dolomites with family. Although we stayed in a rather expensive Airbnb (that was perfection), we used miles to travel to and from Europe. The Dolomites is a stunning mountain range located in northeastern Italy. They are known […]