We recently spent a long weekend in San Diego, the land of never-ending 75º temperatures and endless sunshine. It was my birthday weekend, and I wanted to escape the 100º temperatures in the Central Valley. I’m so thankful that we live close enough to drive to so many beautiful locations throughout California. How we booked […]

Navigating the world of credit card rewards can feel like a lot, but with the right strategy, it can also be incredibly rewarding – literally. There are various points and miles programs, but Chase Ultimate Rewards® is my favorite. Whether you’re new to points and miles or an experienced traveler, understanding how to earn, maximize, […]

Capital One Miles is one of my favorite award programs, just behind Chase Ultimate Rewards. Capital One Miles are easy to earn through a variety of cards and spending, and they offer a range of redemption opportunities – from transferring to travel partners to covering travel purchases to booking trips through Capital One Travel. What […]

The Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent card with a high welcome offer, really great benefits and perks, and a low annual fee. Here’s everything you need to know. Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card Details Earn 90,000 Ultimate Rewards (Chase points) when you spend $8,000 in the first three months of account […]

So much of the time, you will get way more bang for your buck (points) when you transfer them to travel partners. Each bank has its own set of partners- both hotels and airlines. Additionally, they each have their own way of transferring points. Let’s take a look at why it’s important and then go […]

Whenever I first start talking to someone about using points and miles to travel more, they ask me which cards I recommend. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is always my go-to. However, once you have that card, what do you open next? The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture X […]