Good things come to those who… ask! You may think it’s necessary to have elite hotel status if there’s any chance of getting hotel room upgrades, but this isn’t true! While yes, that does help, we’ve been able to secure upgrades and gifts upon arrival even with low/no status. Sometimes all you have to do […]

We currently have over 15 cards open, which is a lot! This is partially because we always keep cards open for a year, so sometimes they sit in a drawer unused for most of that time. However, we have a few cards that we use regularly- specifically, three cards that I think everyone should have […]

One of the most common questions I get is, “Do you keep all of these cards open?” and the answer is no! We keep a lot of them open, but not all of them. There are things to consider when deciding what to do with each of your cards. First of all, we always keep […]

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 great properties around the world. Let’s look at why Hyatt stands out above the other hotel brands. Low Points Redemptions First and foremost, the World […]

As with learning all new things, we must start at the beginning. This post will serve as your how-to guide for all of the points and miles basics you need to know! Before you start earning points and miles First things first, using points and miles is only for people who have healthy credit and […]