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Award Travelers Guide to Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa

September 14, 2024 2

The Le Meridien Maldives is one of the best point values in the Maldives, with overwater villas often even being bookable with Free Night Award certificates earned through Marriott credit cards. My wife and I returned to this property this month for our second visit and were impressed by the excellent service and well-designed villas. However, the resort isn't going to be right for everyone. Here's what award travelers should know about the Le Meridien Maldives.

JT Genter

How To Renew Your Global Entry Membership (And a Trick to Getting a Quick Approval)

September 14, 2024 46

Global Entry is a US customs screening program that allows low-risk, pre-approved, international travelers expedited entry into the United States. Since US Customs and Border Protection runs the program, it also allows members to use TSA Pre✓ lines when traveling domestically. It’s an excellent tool for frequent travelers and easy to obtain for free through various travel rewards credit cards.

JT Genter

British Airways Extends AARP Discount, Plus 10% Savings for Chase Cardholders

August 28, 2024 48

British Airways offers two lesser-known but valuable benefits for saving on booking flights to Europe. And one was just extended for bookings all the way into 2026! Here's how you can save up to $200 per person per round-trip for just a $16 annual membership fee. Plus, Chase cardholders can save 10% off the remaining cost of the flight by applying a discount code.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Can You Transfer Amex Points to Another Person?

August 26, 2024 0

If you've accumulated a stockpile of Membership Rewards, you may wonder if you can transfer some of your points to a friend or family member. The answer, regardless of your relationship status with Amex, is "it's complicated." In this post, we'll look at the ways you can and can't share your Membership Rewards with someone else.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

What You Need To Know About Priority Pass Lounges

August 25, 2024 30

Having access to airport lounges is a game-changer when it comes to the travel experience. With Priority Pass Select, you can access lounges throughout the world for no additional cost. Additionally, you can enjoy a credit on meals at eligible restaurants and use your membership for other non-lounge experiences.

Ashley Onadele & Toni Southam

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Use Thrifty Traveler Premium Instant Alerts To Score Unicorn Awards and Mistake Fares

August 24, 2024 1

For the flexible traveler, Instant Alerts are one way that Thrifty Traveler Premium can help you find the epic redemption you've been waiting for. Here's what you need to know about Thrifty Traveler's Instant Alerts and how you can use this service to snag a unicorn or mistake fare.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Create a Travel Rewards Credit Card Strategy for Families

August 18, 2024 0

The world of points and miles can seem daunting even if you’re just one or two travelers traveling together. Imagine the hurdles that families have to face when trying to figure out how to plan for family travel that involves four or more people. Thankfully, with proper planning and taking advantage of things like pooling points, families can enjoy the benefits of travel with points and miles too. Here’s how to create a travel rewards credit card strategy for families.

Ashley Onadele

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The Best Voice And Data Plans For International Travel

August 14, 2024 45

No one likes to touch down home after a magical experience of travel only to be confronted with a massive phone bill full of excess data roaming and text message charges! In this post, we'll explore ways to save money when using your phone abroad. Here's an overview of the best voice and data plans for international travel.

Andrew George Bradshaw & Jess Farley

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Easily Compare Award Pricing and Cash Pricing With This Simple Google Flights Extension

August 12, 2024 3

Points Path is a desktop browser extension that provides award availability and rates when you search for flights using Google Flights. Here's how to get it, how to use it, and how it can save you money, points, and time.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Fly Without the Fees: Airline Programs That Don't Add Fuel Surcharges to Award Flights

August 10, 2024 1

Nothing ruins a great award redemption faster than surprise taxes and fees at checkout. Some programs add hundreds of dollars to what’s supposed to be a “free flight.” This post highlights the loyalty programs that skip those extra charges, helping you stretch your miles and book nearly free flights.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Tips and Tricks To Beat Jet Lag When Traveling Internationally

August 9, 2024 30

Jet lag is a feeling of tiredness or exhaustion caused by a long flight east or west across several time zones. While there are a few things that you can do to help reduce the effects of jet lag, the reality of jet lag is that it cannot be avoided entirely. However, here are some of the best ways to stem the impact of jet lag when you fly internationally.

Jess Farley & Dan Miller

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Why You’ll Want To Add Your Virgin Atlantic Booking to Your Delta Account

August 7, 2024 1

Did you know that once you book a Delta flight via Virgin Atlantic, you can add the booking number to your Delta account? This simple trick has several benefits. Here's how to do it and why it's a good idea.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

A Guide to Capital One Cafés: Locations, Amenities, and Cardholder Perks

August 4, 2024 1

Have you ever passed by a Capital One Café and wondered what it was or who could visit it? I recently stopped by my local Capital One Café in Houston, Texas, to find out. Here's what it was like and how you can visit one, too.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Back to Basics: An Introduction to the Types of Reward Points

July 28, 2024 22

Points and miles can help you travel for a fraction of what you'd normally pay. But there are several different types of reward points, and these can be difficult to understand if you've just started collecting them. Here's an introduction to the different types of reward points and how each can play a role in your award wallet.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

What Happens to Your Hotel Points and Credit Card Rewards When You Die?

July 24, 2024 14

Certain people have a lot of miles and points, but how do you access them if that person dies? Many airlines and hotels have different policies about what to do when this happens. But in this article, we’ll discuss what happens to your hotel points and credit card rewards when you die.

Jess Farley & Kennedy Miller

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Thrifty Traveler Premium Adds Hotel Alerts. Here's Our Review So Far.

July 23, 2024 0

Thrifty Traveler recently expanded its Premium subscription with a new add-on feature that provides subscribers with hotel alerts. If you're like me, seeking rare award availability at bucket-list hotels, this service might be just what you need. Here's how it works, some alerts they've sent so far, and how you can start getting hotel alerts as well.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

First Look: Amex Debuts Brand-New Centurion Lounge in Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

July 16, 2024 0

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has a brand-new American Express Centurion Lounge! Here's your first look at DCA's long-awaited Centurion Lounge and a preview of its amenities, offerings, and unique features you'll find after entering the blue doors.

Tyler Glatt

SkyTeam Elite Plus Status: What It Is and Why You Should Earn It

July 15, 2024 0

The SkyTeam Alliance offers reciprocal benefits to travelers with elite status in any of their member airlines. That means having status with any of the airlines in the alliance will get you perks no matter which airline in the alliance you are flying. This post will look at the SkyTeam alliance and what benefits you can get from the highest level of status: Elite Plus.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

My Trick to Booking An American Airlines Award That Includes a Partner

July 12, 2024 2

American Airlines has an annoying bug that prevents award travelers from booking awards involving an overseas partner like Japan Airlines. Here's my simple but effective workaround to snag these awards.

JT Genter

United MileagePlus X App: Earn Extra United Miles From In-Store Purchases

June 22, 2024 1

You may wonder if there is a way to earn extra miles or points when you shop in person at a local store. There is. United MileagePlus X is a unique app that allows you to earn bonus United miles at stores near you — like you would through a shopping portal. Here's what you need to know to earn miles with the MileagePlus X app, and how you can score 25% bonus miles on every purchase.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

511 United Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,500 Avianca LifeMiles

June 22, 2024 0

One of the best uses of LifeMiles is booking United flights within North America. On certain routes, you can find United award flights for just 6,500 LifeMiles each way. Let's dive deep into this particular sweet spot to show you 511 routes where AwardWallet found this excellent award rate. Plus, we'll review the many LifeMiles transfer partners and other ways to get LifeMiles.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Beginners Guide To Using Dining Programs for Easy Points and Miles

June 20, 2024 62

Dining programs are a great way to earn extra points and miles whenever you eat out. Unlike many of the most lucrative ways to earn points, dining rewards programs require almost no effort. You can pick a program, register your rewards card you'll use to pay at restaurants, and watch the points pile up. Here's how they work.

Joe Petrovic & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Point.Me, Roame.Travel, PointsYeah: Which Flight Award Availability Search Tool Is Best?

June 16, 2024 7

If you’re not an award search tool to supplement your travel planning, you need to be. Instead of searching one individual airline at a time, these websites let users search a wide array of supported airlines concurrently. But, with a number of options available, how should travelers choose a tool?

Ross Denkin

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

What Is Dynamic Pricing? Understanding This Award Pricing Model

June 11, 2024 0

Dynamic pricing has become the model for many major airline and hotel programs. Rather than a category-based or region-based award chart, programs tie their award prices to the cash cost of rooms or flights. Each program is a bit different, and it's important to know the difference between them, how to find the cheapest awards, and how to make the most of this pricing model.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Awayz Review: Easily Search Hotel Award Availability Across All Programs

June 10, 2024 1

Awayz by Odynn is a comprehensive travel search platform, offering both cash and award hotel and flight queries. The flight side is well developed but technically still in beta, while the hotel portion is fully functional covering seven hotel chains. Anyone can try searching five hotels or flights with a free trial, and 72 hour trip passes give you 50 searches for your next trip.

Samantha Holland

Reviewed by JT Genter

Disgruntled With United MileagePlus? Here Are Some Better Alternatives.

June 3, 2024 5

Sometimes, it's time to move on. If United Airlines MileagePlus has fallen out of your good graces — of which there are several reasons it very well could have — rest assured, plenty of other mileage programs and elite status programs are worth your attention. Here's the best alternatives to United MileagePlus, even if United is still your most convenient airline.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Conrad Bora Bora Is Playing Games With Hilton Honors Elite Benefits (Updated)

May 29, 2024 14

The Conrad Bora Bora is one of the best properties in the Hilton portfolio. But now that it's skimping on elite benefits — and outright denying them in some cases — it's lost a lot of its appeal. Here are some of the games management played during my recent stay, including an update where it looks like corporate got involved to sort things out.

Carissa Rawson

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

A Complete History of Airline and Hotel Transfer Bonuses

May 25, 2024 4

It's always an exciting prospect when a loyalty program is offering a transfer bonus to one of its many transfer partners. But it's important to have context about past transfer bonuses to understand if the current bonus is worth pursing — or whether it makes sense to hold out for a better one. The best way to know this? By having a complete overview of all the past transfer bonuses between programs. That's why we've put together this complete history of airline and hotel transfer bonuses, helping you make an informed decision that's best for you.

Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

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