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 […]

The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a great beginner card for those who are looking for a card with no annual fee, a low spending requirement, and a solid return on all spending. Here are all the details you need to know. <All information about the Chase Freedom Unlimited® has been collected independently by The Traveling Hansens. The […]

Opening a new credit card might not be on your radar right now. It’s a busy time of year, and you probably have so much going on. Maybe you’re hanging on by a thread, waiting for winter break. But I need you to take a little brain break from that and think about this — […]

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 first card recommendation. However, once you have that card, what do you open next? The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Capital […]

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, […]

I recently returned from a girls trip to London with my best friend. We left our nine children at home and had a wonderful time enjoying everything London has to offer. Even better, there was no whining about tired legs or boring museums. To top it off, we spent a whopping $360 per person on […]