Category: Other Tips

Flight Cancellation Period Passed? Trying Changing Your Flight to Save Your Award

September 24, 2022 5

Travel plans can change at the drop of a hat, especially in this day and age. If changes are required too close to scheduled travel, airline policies may seem to leave award travelers with no option but to forfeit the points or miles used for booking. However, that may not actually be the case. Here's my strategy for saving award when you have to cancel at the last minute.

Ross Denkin

Discharged: Be Careful Which Credit Card You Use When Renting a Tesla

July 26, 2022 6

On a readthrough of the Chase Sapphire Preferred Guide to Benefits, something caught our eye: The card's rental car protections don't cover Tesla car rentals. Here's an overview of all of the rental car coverage exclusions of the Sapphire Preferred and which card you should use if you are going to rent a Tesla.

JT Genter

How to Earn Points and Miles by Selling on Amazon

July 9, 2022 0

An Amazon small business is one of the easiest ways to qualify for small-business cards—and dramatically expand your ability to earn more rewards. By leveraging Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA), you can resell items purchased from other retailers and earn points and profits in the process.

Cassondra Barney

How to Book Hyatt Suite Upgrades With Points Online

April 16, 2022 1

Hyatt recently added the ability to book Hyatt suite upgrades using points online. This overdue feature reduces the need for phone calls and waiting on hold. Here's how World of Hyatt members can redeem their points for suite upgrades via the website.

Ryan Smith

Caesars Halts Unearned Status Matches From Wyndham. Here's How to Still Get Both Statuses.

April 9, 2022 1

Savvy Las Vegas and Atlantic City fans know that there are popular hotel status match opportunities possible at these locations. However, one of our favorite matches is no more. The endless cycle of status matching between Wyndham and Caesars without activity is no longer possible. Here's how these matches will work going forward.

Ryan Smith

Use Your Hilton Honors Points at Warner Brothers Themed Resort, Get Free Theme Park Tickets

February 17, 2022 0

A first-of-its-kind Hilton property with a Warner Brothers theme offers free tickets to three nearby theme parks as part of your stay. This includes a water park, Warner Brothers park, and even the world's fastest roller coaster. Along with character breakfast and pool-side movies, the best part is that you can book this property using your Hilton Honors points. Here's a look at this unique redemption opportunity.

Ryan Smith

Mother's Day Surprise: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa

September 11, 2021 11

Do you see warm sandy beaches, lush tropical vegetation, delightful pools, and a beautiful resort in your future? If so, the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa might be a perfect choice! In this post, we’ve got a case study on how to use points and miles, credit card perks, and elite status to book an amazing getaway at a huge discount.

Joe Petrovic

9 Ways That I Saved Money on My Road Trip, and You Can Too

July 5, 2020 16

When we think of maximizing points and miles, we generally imagine luxurious vacations in exotic locations around the world. With international travel on hold, using points and miles for these traditional redemptions isn't an option. So, I took my family of 6 on a road trip around Utah to visit national and state parks. Here's how we did it for minimal out-of-pocket costs, and you can too.

Toni Southam

Ultimate Status Match Guide to Atlantic City

February 25, 2019 100

Atlantic City casinos are currently offering generous status match incentives. With the right strategy, learn how to maximize your next trip to the East Coast gambling center and earn hundreds of dollars worth of free play, free nights and lucrative status benefits.

Richard Kerr

Necessary Travel Mobile Applications

October 26, 2018 74

With millions of apps available to download for smartphones, it’s difficult to decide which ones will add value or merely clutter your phone. To help alleviate this dilemma, we’ve identified several apps that make traveling more efficient and enjoyable. No, this isn't a list of every app, but they're ones that we think make sense whenever you're traveling.

Kristina Caetano