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 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 […]

I typically recommend focusing on flexible points, like Chase Ultimate Rewards® or American Express Membership Rewards®, before venturing into the world of co-branded hotel or airline cards. Flexible points cards, like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, are great for beginners and give many options for using your points. <All information about the Chase Sapphire Preferred® […]

Earning points and miles is the easy part. You jump on the best offers, or you follow a planned strategy, or you refer friends and family to cards and boost your points stash. There are so many ways to earn points. The harder part? Actually using them to book an award trip. It feels scary […]