I had a friend message me the other day to ask if I’d be willing to jump on a call with her to double-check her points research. She was working on finding award flights and was afraid she was missing something and wouldn’t find all the best options. I happily jumped on a call, and […]

In the world of travel rewards, there is one name that consistently sticks out: Hyatt. This is because it has easy-to-earn points, great redemption value, and a solid network of excellent properties around the world. Here’s everything you need to know about Hyatt hotels. World of Hyatt The World of Hyatt loyalty program is how […]

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? […]

The American Express® Gold Card is a popular travel rewards card. It comes with a solid welcome offer and benefits, but doesn’t carry the enormous fee associated with the American Express Platinum Card®. Let’s look at all the need-to-know info about the Amex Gold, so you can decide if it’s a good fit for your wallet. […]

Who doesn’t love sitting in an airport lounge on a comfy seat, having free food and drinks away from the hoards of people in the rest of the airport? Before points and miles, I had no idea that regular people could get lounge access. Ha! I thought it was only for people flying Business or […]

For years, my go-to premium travel card has been the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. It has the lowest fee of all the premium cards, and it previously gave us lounge access for our whole family. But lounge access has changed and now includes only the cardholder. This opened the door for a […]