Hilton Free Night Certificates (FNC) are unmatched in the points world. Unlike FNCs from other hotels, such as Hyatt and Marriott, which are limited to specific values, Hilton FNCs are the only ones that can be used at any property in Hilton’s portfolio. There is no limit, making them incredibly valuable. And the best part? […]

Over the past few years, Flying Blue — the joint award program for Air France and KLM — has been one of my favorite ways to book award flights to Europe. Unfortunately, I’ve watched the program become increasingly devalued. And on September 8th, 2026, the biggest change of all took place. Now there are three […]

Bank transfer bonuses are promotions offered by banks that allow you to transfer your credit card points to a travel partner and get an additional bonus. Typically, points transfer at a 1:1 ratio (with a few exceptions). However, with a transfer bonus, you get a certain percentage more. For example, if you transfer 10,000 bank […]

This is exactly why we’re always earning points and miles, even when we don’t have a specific plan for them. Spain has been on my short list for a while now. I’ve had it tucked away as a “someday” trip, but wasn’t sure when we’d make it happen. Then I saw a sale on award […]

If your family flies Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines or wants to find great award flight prices to places like Hawaii, Europe, and Asia, the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card is worth a serious look. It has a modest $95 annual fee, a free checked bag for the whole crew, and an annual companion […]

The Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card sits firmly in the premium card category given its higher fee and list of benefits. It’s not a card for casual flyers; it’s built for those who fly Alaska or Hawaiian often enough to use companion awards, lounge access, and a faster path to elite status. If […]