The Best Hotels Near Walt Disney World That You Can Book With Points by Mark Jackson May 10, 2025 0 Walt Disney World has dozens of official hotels, each offering a different mix of perks and amenities. Some include early theme park entry, while others focus on convenient shuttle service. In this guide, we break down the best resorts you can book with points to help you find the option that best fits your travel style and rewards program.
Maximizing Hilton Points & Free Night Certificates at Small Luxury Hotels of the World in the Caribbean by Scott Sikes April 18, 2025 0 Hilton’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) gives you access to unique, upscale stays at boutique properties around the globe, including some stunning spots in the Caribbean. Even better, you can book stays at these posh properties with Hilton points or free night certificates. Here’s how to make the most of Hilton’s SLH partnership for a luxury Caribbean escape.
How Does The Hilton Free Night Certificate Work? by Senitra Horbrook and Toni Southam April 12, 2025 23 Hilton has multiple co-branded credit cards with a free night certificate as a benefit. These certificates can offer incredible value with a little bit of planning and research. Certificates are not capped by a point amount or category (like many other free nights), and they can be used at all but a short list of excluded properties. Here are all the details.
The Best Ways to Visit Machu Picchu Using Points and Miles by Cameron Laufer March 17, 2025 0 Have you ever dreamed of visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the World? With the right points and miles strategy, you can make a trip to Machu Picchu more affordable by covering flights and hotels with rewards. In this guide, we’ll break down the best ways to book your trip based on the points you have.
How to Earn Hilton Lifetime Diamond Status (And If It’s Worth It) by Scott Sikes March 16, 2025 2 Hilton Diamond status is one of the most valuable hotel elite statuses, offering perks like free breakfast, suite upgrades, and lounge access. While you can earn it annually through credit cards or stays, Hilton also offers a Lifetime Diamond status — granting permanent top-tier benefits with no need to requalify each year. But how do you earn it, and is it worth the effort? Let's dive in.
Hilton Honors American Express Card Review: Earn Hilton Points and Pay No Annual Fee by Tyler Glatt September 18, 2025 1 For those looking to add a no-fee Hilton Honors point-earning credit card to the arsenal, look no further than the Hilton Honors American Express Card. While light on perks and benefits, the Hilton Amex has a few redeeming qualities. Here's everything you need to know about the Hilton Amex to make an informed decision if the card is right for you.
Hilton Honors Extends Status Match, Keep Status Through March 2027 With Just 8 Nights by Sam Helmy February 13, 2025 35 Hilton Honors' generous status match to Gold status and fast track to top-tier Diamond is back for another year. With the current offer, matching and extending your status past the trial period means you'll be a Hilton Honors elite member through March 31, 2027. Here's everything you need to know about how to match your hotel elite status to Hilton Honors, keep your status past the three-month trial period, and why it's worth matching.
9 Things We Love About Hilton Honors: Points Pooling, Free Breakfast, Fifth Night Free & More by Mark Jackson February 5, 2025 39 From the best mid-tier hotel status to a fifth night free on awards and an excellent policy on sharing your points with others, there's a lot to love about the Hilton Honors program. Here are nine of our favorites.
From Waldorf Astoria in Maui to a Suite in Puerto Rico: How My Family Saved Thousands by Buying Points by Sidharth Krishnan January 18, 2025 0 Buying points and miles can help you unlock luxury travel without juggling several credit cards. When discounts and bonuses come around , points can become a cost-effective way to save thousands on hotels and flights. Here's how I used this strategy to plan affordable, dream vacations in Maui and Puerto Rico — and how you can too.
Failed to Requalify for Hilton Diamond Status in 2024? Here’s How To Request a One-Time Extension Into 2026 by Sam Helmy January 17, 2025 2 Hilton Honors just relaunched its Diamond status extension offer for elites who failed to re-qualify for Hilton's top tier status during 2024. This time around, eligible Diamond members can request their status be extended for one year. Here's how to request your one-time extension.
65 Luxury Hotels You Can Book With Hilton or Hyatt Points: Which Option Offers Better Value? by Cameron Laufer January 16, 2025 0 We found dozens of luxury hotels that can be booked using both Hilton Honors points and World of Hyatt points. Here we compare points and cash rates at each of these properties to determine which provides a better value.
Hilton Hikes Award Rates at Several Midscale and Luxury Properties — Here’s What We Know by Sam Helmy January 6, 2025 0 Hilton Honors has increased award pricing at a wide range of its mid-tier and luxury properties over the last couple of weeks. Seemingly, Hilton is quietly implementing peak award pricing, even for standard-level awards. Here's what we know so far about the changes.
When Do Hilton Honors Points Expire? by Sam Helmy October 20, 2025 162 If you’ve built up a large Hilton points balance, it’s important to know when they expire and how to keep them active. This post covers Hilton’s expiration rules, how to track your points with AwardWallet, and the easiest ways to extend your Hilton points before they disappear.
You Can Use Hilton Points for Amazon Purchases. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t. by Sam Helmy December 20, 2024 59 If you didn't know, you can use your Hilton Honors points to shop at Amazon.com. Here's everything you need to know about paying for your Amazon purchases with Hilton points and why you should avoid these redemptions.
Hilton and Delta Partnership Offers Free Airline or Hotel Status Match for Targeted Elites by Skye Class January 1, 2025 1 Hilton partnered with Delta to offer Hilton Honors members complimentary Silver and Gold Medallion status for six months, with an option to extend through January 2026. Conversely, Delta is offering SkyMiles members complimentary six-month Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond status. Here's how to unlock your status.
How to Book Maldives Overwater Villas With Free Night Certificates by Mark Jackson October 24, 2024 0 The Maldives is a bucket list destination for many. An overwater villa is one of the most fantastic redemption opportunities available, and it's even possible to use free night awards earned from credit cards and earn status in hotel programs. Check out this guide to see exactly what's possible in this incredible country.
Hilton American Express Surpass® Card Review: Quality Perks for a Reasonable Fee by Tyler Glatt October 19, 2024 49 The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card offers some quality perks easily maximized by those who stay at Hilton properties at least a few times per year. Here's an in-depth review of the card's positives and negatives, so you can decide if it's a good addition to your credit card arsenal.
Hilton Expands List of Aspire Resort Credit-Eligible Hotels. Here’s The New Full List. by Tyler Glatt and Scott Sikes September 26, 2025 17 The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card resort credit is an easy way to save money on your next Hilton resort stay. The credit is worth taking advantage of, offering the ability to cover dining, eligible room rate charges, spa treatments, and more. It's also one of the key features for offsetting the card's annual fee. Here's all it covers and how it works.
How to Transfer Hilton Points To/From Bank and Airline Partners, Between Member Accounts by Scott Sikes September 29, 2024 0 In addition to earning Hilton points through Hilton credit card spend and Hilton property stays, travelers can transfer points to Hilton from several programs. Also, Hilton Honors members can transfer Hilton points to airlines or other members. Here's everything you need to know about transferring points in and out of your Hilton Honors account.
Award Travelers Guide to the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi by JT Genter September 29, 2024 0 The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is one of the most luxurious resorts in the Maldives, with overwater villas measuring over 3,000 square feet. While you can book this incredible resort with free night certificates and Hilton Honors points, the out-of-pocket costs still reach into the thousands of dollars. Here's our award travelers' guide to this incredible property.
All the Credit Cards That Earn Hilton Honors Points by Tyler Glatt and Scott Sikes September 7, 2024 30 Travelers have dozens of ways to earn Hilton Honors points. That's a big deal if you're building a stash to fund a free night at one of Hilton's properties. The best way to earn a lot of Hilton points quickly is via credit card — either by netting a sign-up bonus on a Hilton credit card or initiating a transfer from one of Hilton's partner programs. Read on to learn about all the credit cards that earn Hilton Honors points.
How To Use the Hilton Aspire $200 Flight Credit by Scott Sikes August 20, 2024 1 One of the main benefits of the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is a flight credit of up to $200 that you can use each calendar year — broken down into $50 per quarter. Here's what you need to know about the Hilton Aspire's $200 flight credit and some tips on maximizing it for its full value.
Power Duo: Leveraging the Hilton Aspire and Hilton Surpass Cards for Maximum Value by Scott Sikes August 18, 2024 0 The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card offer great benefits for Hilton loyalists. Using both cards together will enhance your Hilton visits, multiply your Hilton point balance, and help you earn that next free night certificate even faster! Here's how.
Get 1,500 Bonus Hilton Honors Points by Taking 5 Lyft Rides by Skye Class July 31, 2024 0 Through September 3, 2024, Hilton Honors members can get 1,500 bonus points after linking accounts and completing five Lyft rides. Here are the details of this new offer.
Hilton Expands Small Luxury Hotels Partnership to Over 400 Properties by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt December 6, 2024 0 Back in February, Hilton announced a new partnership with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH). The rollout has been a bit slow, with just three properties added when the Hilton-SLH partnership went live in June. Now, the wait is over. Hilton just expanded its SLH partnership to include over 400 properties.
Earn Up to 6,000 Hilton Honors Points on Premium Cabin Delta Flights by Sam Helmy June 27, 2024 0 Hilton Honors launched a promotion that earns you 1,000 bonus points per Delta flight in a Delta One, First Class, Delta Premium Select, or Comfort+ cabin. You must register by July 19, 2024, and the promotion is valid for travel through September 19, 2024. Here are the details.
Tips on Earning and Maximizing 100,000 Hilton Honors Points by Senitra Horbrook June 25, 2024 9 Hilton points can be some of the harder points to maximize as Hilton consistently offers the same redemption rate for most redemptions. However, if you know where to look, you can stretch your Hilton points much further. In this post, we take a look at some different ways you can maximize your Hilton points.
Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels Partnership Now Live. Here Are the Properties and Benefits Available. by Ryan Smith June 13, 2024 2 When I attended a Hilton media event in Nashville back in April, some of the most common questions writers asked circled around, "What's going on with the Small Luxury Hotels partnership?" Back then, we were told to wait. Now, there's an exciting development. The first Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties have come online with Hilton, and bookings are live.
Why I Spend $15,000 Each Year on My Hilton Surpass Card by Scott Sikes May 31, 2024 2 Hilton Honors offers multiple credit cards, and I have many cards in my wallet, but there's a reason why I love the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card in particular. I've had this card since 2021, and I make sure to spend $15,000 each year on this card to unlock its Free Night Reward benefit. Here's why I think this benefit is so valuable and why it's worth my continued spending.
