Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur Quick Take: New, Central, Category 1, And Delightful by JT Genter August 25, 2025 0 Hyatt recently opened a Hyatt Centric property in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and it costs as few as 3,500 Hyatt points per night! So, it was an obvious choice for my visit to Kuala Lumpur earlier this month. Here's my quick take on this property and why you should keep it in mind if you're visiting the vibrant city of KL.
Hotel Elite Status Made Easy: Status Matches, Fast Tracks, and Credit Card Perks by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce August 24, 2025 7 The only thing better than award travel is award travel with elite status. When you hold elite status with a brand, you can enjoy huge money-saving perks, ranging from free room upgrades to complimentary breakfast and more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast-track opportunities currently available through major hotel programs.
American Airlines 787-9P Flagship Suite Preferred Review: Impressive Cabin, Average Service by Tyler Glatt August 20, 2025 0 Few flights have had me counting down the days like my trip from Philadelphia to London on American Airlines’ brand-new Boeing 787-9P. The “P” stands for “Premium,” and I was eager to see if it lived up to the name. The flight delivered one of my best on-board experiences on AA, but it wasn't perfect. Here's how it went.
How to Earn Virgin Points While Shopping Online With the Shops Away Shopping Portal by Skye Class October 24, 2025 1 Shopping portals are an easy way to earn extra rewards on everyday purchases. Shops Away, Virgin Atlantic’s shopping portal, lets you earn Virgin Points on eligible purchases. Here are the details and how Shops Away stacks up against other online shopping portals.
Great Hyatt All-Inclusive Resorts You Can Book With Points by Scott Sikes August 18, 2025 2 Hyatt has an extensive list of all-inclusive properties that can be booked with points. These properties are all over the world, from the United States to the Caribbean, to Europe, and the rest of the world. Let's at some of the best options.
How Capital One Shopping Works — And When It Beats the Competition by Carissa Rawson August 18, 2025 1 Capital One Shopping offers both a website and an extension to allow users to earn cash back. Along with other shopping portals, Capital One Shopping tracks your purchases and offers rewards based on what you buy. These are its positives and negatives.
From VIP Pyramid Access to Elite Upgrades: 7 Reasons I Loved Staying at Marriott Mena House in Cairo by JT Genter August 16, 2025 6 Last weekend, my wife and I stayed at the Marriott Mena House right next to the Giza pyramids outside Cairo, Egypt. From VIP golf cart access to the pyramids to the excellent redemption rate we got, here's seven reasons we loved our stay.
Raising the Bar: Inside the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport by Tyler Glatt August 11, 2025 0 The long-awaited American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) finally opened its doors in May 2025. Flagship Lounges are a cut above Admirals Clubs in both amenities and exclusivity, and the Philadelphia lounge is a cut above the rest of the Flagship network, too. Here’s what you’ll find inside the Philadelphia Flagship Lounge so you can make the most of your time there.
Paying Tuition With Credit Cards: When It’s Worth It and Which Cards Are the Most Rewarding by Tyler Glatt and Max Prosperi August 11, 2025 3 College tuition is a huge expense, which presents a lucrative opportunity for those looking to earn additional points, miles, or cash back with credit cards. But is it a good idea? Here are some considerations you'll want to make before paying with a credit card, plus some cards you should use.
You Can Redeem American Airlines Miles for Items Through the AAdvantage Exchange — But Please Don’t by Cameron Laufer August 11, 2025 0 Have you ever wondered if you can exchange your hard earned airline miles for a Dyson vacuum or a toaster? You probably haven't but we're here to tell you that it's possible through American Airlines' new shopping marketplace, called AAdvantage Exchange. Let's look at the new program and if it makes sense to redeem miles this way.
Omni Hotels Points Expiration Rules — and How to Avoid Losing Select Guest Credits by Sam Helmy August 10, 2025 0 Omni Hotels Select Guest credits don’t follow the same rules as most hotel points. Here’s how expiration works — and how to keep your rewards from expiring unused.
I Went ‘Glamping’ in an Airstream at AutoCamp Cape Cod — And I Can’t Wait to Go Back by Tyler Glatt August 9, 2025 0 Visiting an AutoCamp had been on my travel bucket list for a while. I like camping, and I don’t mind a glamorous stay every now and then, so it only made sense that I’d enjoy “glamping.” And honestly, I loved it. Here’s what my AutoCamp Cape Cod experience was like — and a few things I learned about the property during my stay.
My Experience Flying Emirates Business Class: Did It Live Up to the Hype? by Lauren Wynn August 8, 2025 4 In the points and miles world, there are a few bucket-list items that we all strive to mark off our lists. Business class on Emirates' A380 has been hovering at the top of my list for so long, and this summer I finally got to experience it for myself. But perhaps my expectations were too high. Here's what my experience was like.
Guide to Seats.aero: Track 24 Airline Programs, Find Upgrades and First Class Awards, and More by Tyler Glatt August 6, 2025 8 As frequent award travelers, Seats.aero is one of the tools we appreciate the most. Seats.aero makes searching for award availability far easier than digging around various airline websites in the hopes of stumbling across a bookable seat. This beginner's guide has everything you need to know about Seats.aero.
U.S. Bank Rewards Points Can Now Expire — Here’s How to Keep Them Active by Sam Helmy August 3, 2025 1 U.S. Bank recently introduced a new points expiration policy that makes it unique among major card issuers. Here is all you need to know about navigating this less-than-generous policy.
How To Turn Off Amex Pay Over Time (And Why It’s a Good Idea) by Kennedy Miller and Cameron Laufer July 31, 2025 4 Pay Over Time from American Express gives cardmembers more options and flexibility when it comes to paying off their balance, but it comes with a price. Here's how and why you should turn off this feature to avoid accidental interest charges and to make sure you are eligible for future offers.
Halfway to Earning 2 Million Miles: The Good, The Bad, And the Ugly by JT Genter July 27, 2025 4 In the last three weeks, we've flown over 20,000 miles in Turkish Airlines economy -- from Europe to South America, back to Europe, and now to North America -- as part of the Turkish Airlines Six Continents Million Mile Challenge. Unfortunately, our flights so far haven't been all smooth sailing. Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly of our first six Turkish Airlines economy flights.
Best Buy Points Expiration Policy: How to Avoid Losing Your My Best Buy Points by Sam Helmy July 27, 2025 0 Best Buy points expire if you don't have qualifying activity on your account. Here is everything you need to know about your Best Buy points expiring and what you can do to keep them active.
Delta Basic Economy: A Complete Guide to Delta’s Lowest Fares by Harrison Pierce July 26, 2025 0 Delta Main Basic is the basic economy product offered by Delta Air Lines. Although it comes with low fares, it also comes with numerous restrictions. When you book a Delta Main Basic ticket, you are the last to board, you won't earn miles, and you can't change or cancel your flight for free.
Your Guide to Plaza Premium Lounges: Locations, Access, and What to Expect by Harrison Pierce July 23, 2025 0 Plaza Premium is an independent lounge network with more than 250 locations worldwide. Most locations are in Asia, but you will find a handful of locations across the Americas. Cardholders of the Platinum Card receive access to all locations, and those with a Priority Pass membership can access more than 60 locations. Here's everything to know about Plaza Premium lounges.
Our Guide to Escape Lounges: Where They Are and How to Access Them by Harrison Pierce July 20, 2025 4 The Escape Lounge network comprises a group of independent lounges, primarily located at smaller regional airports throughout the U.S., UK, and Australia. This lesser-known network is accessible to several cardholders, including those with Amex Platinum cards. While these aren't the most luxurious lounges, they offer a much needed respite when traveling.
MGM Rewards Points Can Expire After Just 6 Months — Here’s How to Keep Yours Alive by Sam Helmy July 20, 2025 0 MGM Rewards has a complicated points expiration policy. Here is all you need to know about your points expiring and what steps you can take to keep your points active.
Amex Premium Rental Car Protection: How It Works and When It’s Worth It by Carissa Rawson July 20, 2025 1 American Express Premium Car Rental Protection is an affordable option for Amex cardholders looking to beef up their rental car insurance. For a low flat fee, cardholders can enjoy primary coverage and protection against damage, injury, death, and loss of personal property.
Join, Dine, Earn: Score up to 4,000 Bonus Miles by Joining These Airline Dining Programs by Skye Class July 14, 2025 74 Hungry for more miles? Airline dining programs are a great way to double dip on restaurant spending — earning miles on top of your usual credit card rewards. Even better, several programs are offering new member bonuses right now. Here’s how to earn up to 4,000 bonus miles just by joining and dining.
How the Booking.com Rewards Program Works — and When Wallet Credits Expire by Sam Helmy July 13, 2025 0 Booking.com doesn’t use a traditional points system — but its loyalty program still offers valuable perks. Here’s how Genius tiers work, how travel credits are issued, and what to know about expiration policies.
6 Continents, 2 Million Miles: Here’s Our Plan to Complete the Turkish Airlines Million Mile Challenge by JT Genter July 8, 2025 4 In late June, Turkish Airlines hopped on the million-mile-bonus bandwagon by announcing a million-mile bonus for travelers who fly Turkish Airlines to six continents. My wife and I are taking them up on the challenge. Here's our plan for unlocking one million bonus miles, plus elite status for two years, for just $3,100 each.
After 8 Years, 74 Countries, and 848 Flights: What It Really Costs to Live as a Digital Nomad by JT Genter July 4, 2025 20 Eight years ago this week, my wife Katie and I took off on our first flight as digital nomads. Eight years later, we are still traveling the world full-time with no plans to stop. Thanks to points and miles, we've been able to travel full-time for a lot less than we ever imagined. Here's a recap of how much we've traveled in the past eight years — and how we paid for it.
Guide to Capital One Airport Lounges: Amenities, Locations, and How to Access by Tyler Glatt July 20, 2025 4 Capital One’s airport lounge network is expanding fast, with six locations open and one more on the way. Each lounge offers a unique design, food, and drinks, but all offer top-tier comfort and service. Here’s where to find them, how to get in, and what to expect when you visit.
How to Transfer Credit Limits Between Your Chase Cards Online — and Why You Might Want To by Brie Bash June 26, 2025 0 Chase has rolled out a new feature that lets you move available credit between your cards online, with no phone call or credit check required. This tool makes it simple to shift your credit in just a few clicks. Here's how it works.
Don’t Leave Money on the Table — Use These Credit Card Statement Credits in 2025 by Tyler Glatt and Miguel Rueda September 26, 2025 38 Many credit card statement credits reset once the second half of the year began. From travel to dining, these perks can offer real value — but only if you use them. We’ve rounded up the statement credits available in 2025 so you can make the most of them before time runs out.
