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Ryan Smith

Former Senior Editor
Distance Traveled in 2026
Visited in 2026

Ryan is a writer and editor who first wrote for AwardWallet team in 2021 but has been around points and miles for several years. He has written at Forbes Advisor, CNBC Select, Miles to Memories, The Points Guy, and USA Today Blueprint.

After someone at his hostel in China said “I flew here for free using points,” Ryan was hooked. In December 2023, he finished his goal of visiting every country and now plans to return to those that merit another visit.

His wife joins him on many of his trips, and they enjoy snowboarding, diving, and seeing animals in the wild. When not traveling, Ryan is probably answering questions from his family about how he travels so much and whether all of this is illegal.

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Marriott Finally Displays Resort Fees in Compliance With Court Order
Marriott Finally Displays Resort Fees in Compliance With Court Order
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In late 2021, Marriott agreed to a legal settlement to clearly list resort fees (and other mandatory fees) on the first page of hotel results. After years of delays (and fines), Marriott is finally complying with the settlement. You'll now see resort fees in the initial Marriott search results. However, the initial price still won't be your total cost. Here's how to compare the all-in prices for Marriott hotels.

Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith
Wells Fargo and Choice Privileges Launch Two Credit Cards Offering Up to 60K Bonus Points
Wells Fargo and Choice Privileges Launch Two Credit Cards Offering Up to 60K Bonus Points
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This month, Choice Privileges launched two credit cards issued by Wells Fargo. The welcome bonuses can yield up to 60,000 points, which fans of Choice Privileges will love. But there's a lot to love beyond just the sign-up bonus. In fact, even if you value Choice points at 0.35 cents each, one perk alone justifies the reasonable annual fee. Here's a closer look at the details so you can decide whether to apply for or keep these cards long-term.

Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith
Details Released of Which 200+ Marriott Hotels are Moving to Dynamic Pricing March 29, 2022
Details Released of Which 200+ Marriott Hotels are Moving to Dynamic Pricing March 29, 2022
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Marriott Bonvoy just released the details on 200+ hotels that are moving to dynamic pricing on March 29, 2022. Here's the list of the hotels that will increase in price, plus how many extra points you will need. Other news includes what we can expect for 2023 and when you will be able to add points to free night awards for high-priced bookings. There's a lot to digest in here, so grab a drink and dive in with us.

Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith