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Great Hyatt All-Inclusive Resorts You Can Book With Points

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.

Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

How Capital One Shopping Works — And When It Beats the Competition

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.

Carissa Rawson

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

From VIP Pyramid Access to Elite Upgrades: 7 Reasons I Loved Staying at Marriott Mena House in Cairo

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.

JT Genter

Raising the Bar: Inside the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport

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.

Tyler Glatt

You Can Redeem American Airlines Miles for Items Through the AAdvantage Exchange — But Please Don’t

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.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Omni Hotels Points Expiration Rules — and How to Avoid Losing Select Guest Credits

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.

Sam Helmy

I Went ‘Glamping’ in an Airstream at AutoCamp Cape Cod — And I Can’t Wait to Go Back

August 9, 2025 2

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.

Tyler Glatt

My Experience Flying Emirates Business Class: Did It Live Up to the Hype?

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.

Lauren Wynn

Guide to Seats.aero: Track 24 Airline Programs, Find Upgrades and First Class Awards, and More

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.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

U.S. Bank Rewards Points Can Now Expire — Here's How to Keep Them Active

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.

Sam Helmy

How To Turn Off Amex Pay Over Time (And Why It's a Good Idea)

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.

Kennedy Miller & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Halfway to Earning 2 Million Miles: The Good, The Bad, And the Ugly

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.

JT Genter

Best Buy Points Expiration Policy: How to Avoid Losing Your My Best Buy Points

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.

Sam Helmy

Delta Basic Economy: A Complete Guide to Delta's Lowest Fares

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.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

Your Guide to Plaza Premium Lounges: Locations, Access, and What to Expect

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.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Our Guide to Escape Lounges: Where They Are and How to Access Them

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.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

MGM Rewards Points Can Expire After Just 6 Months — Here’s How to Keep Yours Alive

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.

Sam Helmy

Amex Premium Rental Car Protection: How It Works and When It’s Worth It

July 20, 2025 3

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.

Carissa Rawson

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

How the Booking.com Rewards Program Works — and When Wallet Credits Expire

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.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

6 Continents, 2 Million Miles: Here's Our Plan to Complete the Turkish Airlines Million Mile Challenge

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.

JT Genter

After 8 Years, 74 Countries, and 848 Flights: What It Really Costs to Live as a Digital Nomad

July 4, 2025 22

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.

JT Genter

How to Transfer Credit Limits Between Your Chase Cards Online — and Why You Might Want To

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.

Brie Bash

Point.me Review: Game-Changing Award Availability Tool

June 20, 2025 16

Point.me makes a monumental step forward in flight award search efficiency. Search multiple airlines and award programs all at once, instead of checking each individually. Plus, they provide guidance to help you turn your search results into booked flights. Here's our full review of this excellent service.

Ross Denkin & Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

American Airlines Flagship Lounges: Where They Are and How to Access Them

August 12, 2025 4

American Airlines Admirals Clubs are fine for a short layover. But, did you know that American Airlines also has an even more premium type of lounge called the Flagship Lounge? Read about what is an American Airlines Flagship Lounge, the difference between them and Admirals Clubs, and how to access a Flagship Lounge on your American Airlines or Oneworld ticket.

Ajay Jain & JT Genter

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Capital One Unveils Its Flagship JFK Airport Lounge — Here’s Everything You’ll See Inside

June 16, 2025 0

New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport is getting a Capital One Lounge worthy of the city it calls home. On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Capital One will open the doors to what it’s calling its flagship lounge. This expansive space brings together some of the best of New York in ways you won’t find in any other airport lounge.

Tyler Glatt

TopCashback Explained: How to Use TopCashback to Get Paid for Shopping Online

June 10, 2025 0

Learn how TopCashback works, how to earn cash back on online purchases, and the best tips for getting paid. We cover payout options, coupon policies, and how to dispute issues when purchases don’t track properly.

Jon Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Airalo Review: Everything You Need to Know About Airalo eSIM

June 9, 2025 2

Want affordable international data without swapping SIM cards? Airalo offers eSIM plans in 190+ countries — and setup takes just minutes. In this Airalo review, we cover how it works, what it costs, and how to activate your eSIM before your next trip.

Ajay Jain

A Complete Guide to Virgin Clubhouses Lounges and How to Access Them

June 8, 2025 0

Access to Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounges is one of the many great benefits available to Virgin Atlantic Gold Elite status members, Upper Class ticket holders, and select other travelers. In this guide, we will talk about where to find U.S. Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses, who can access them, and what else you need to know.

Skye Class

Emirates and Marriott Bonvoy Partnership Guide: Reciprocal Benefits, Point Transfers

June 4, 2025 3

Marriott Bonvoy has a lot of airline partners, but one partnership that goes a little deeper than most is with Emirates Skywards. The two programs offer reciprocal benefits through a program called Your World Rewards. Here’s what to know about the Your World Rewards program.

Mark Jackson

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