Virgin Atlantic is known for its stylish cabins and exceptional service. Their award program – Virgin Atlantic Flying Club – has a variety of sweet spots, especially when it comes to travel to the UK. They’re also part of SkyTeam Alliance, which opens up further award flight opportunities. Let’s go over everything you need to […]

Disney can be SO expensive. Thankfully, there are ways to cut costs. I have an entire post that goes over ways to use credit card points to save on Disney – hotels, airfare, and park tickets. You can find that HERE. But today, I want to talk about a little-known way to save 40-50% on […]

In the world of travel rewards, there is one name that consistently sticks out: Hyatt. This is because it has easy-to-earn points, outsized redemption value, and an extensive network of excellent properties around the world. Let’s look at why Hyatt stands out above the other hotel brands.  ➡️ Check out the best hotel cards Low […]

Our oldest turns 16 this year. Last year, when we were talking about this big upcoming birthday, we asked him what trip he wanted to take. His top choice was Japan. Well, I was happy to oblige… using points and miles, of course! Because if we were paying the full cash price out of pocket, […]

There’s something so exciting about finding the perfect award flight. It’s like solving a puzzle where all the pieces – dates, destinations, and points – fall perfectly into place. But honestly, some routes can be tricky to navigate, or sometimes you’re visiting a new destination and aren’t sure which airlines fly there or how to […]

Our 2024 year in travel was epic, all thanks to points and miles! Let’s go over the cards we opened and the trips we took. Cards we opened in 2024 In total, Ryan and I opened 12 cards in 2024. I opened seven, and he opened five. We like to focus on flexible points, especially […]