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 to Unlock and Maximize the IHG Fourth Night Free Benefit by Jenna Hansen August 17, 2025 9 Want to save thousands of IHG hotel points each year? IHG's fourth night free benefit allows you to book an award stay of four or more nights and get the fourth night completely free. Check out this post to get all the details on who is eligible and how it works.
Cathay Asia Miles Routing Rules: How to Build Multi-Stopover Trips to Maximize Value by Ian Snyder August 17, 2025 0 Real magic can happen when you use the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Oneworld multi-carrier chart to book award tickets. You can add multiple stopovers to create a complex trip at a great price. Some of the pricing bands offer excellent value, especially compared to the cost of many business class one-way and round-trip awards. Here, we cover all the award routing rules in one place.
How to Upgrade United Flights With Miles — And When It’s Actually Worth It by Ajay Jain August 16, 2025 2 Ever wanted to upgrade your United Airlines economy ticket to Polaris business class? In this article, we will go over how much United Airlines MileagePlus Upgrade awards cost, how to find them for new reservations, upgrading existing reservations, and how to calculate if a United upgrade with miles is worth it.
Chase Ultimate Rewards to Lose Emirates Skywards as a Transfer Partner — Here’s the Timeline by Tyler Glatt August 15, 2025 2 Chase Ultimate Rewards just quietly unveiled that it will lose Emirates Skywards as a transfer partner in just over two months. Here’s what to know and what you can do in the meantime.
New: Book Through the Capital One Premier or Lifestyle Collection and Get Your Fourth Night Free by Tyler Glatt August 15, 2025 0 Of all the travel portals you can book through, Capital One Travel is arguably one of the best. It’s easy to use and continues to add valuable perks. One of the newest is the ability to get a fourth night free on Premier and Lifestyle Collection bookings. Here’s how the benefit works in practice.
JetBlue Revamps Travel Portal and Adds TrueBlue Redemption Options — Here’s What to Know by Cameron Laufer August 14, 2025 0 What was once called Paisly is now TrueBlue Travel, and the platform gives loyalty members more opportunities to earn and use points beyond just flights. In this post, we will break down the program changes, ways to both earn and redeem TrueBlue points, and what value to expect from the program.
Our Guide to the Bilt Rewards Travel Portal: Earn and Redeem Points on Flights, Hotels, and More by Mark Jackson August 13, 2025 0 The Bilt Rewards Travel Portal is a revamped option for Bilt Members to make travel bookings within the Bilt ecosystem and earn points. While still missing key travel options like rental cars and packages, it may make sense for those looking to earn Bilt status each year.
How and Why You Should Use the United Airlines ‘Expert Mode’ by Payton Turner and Carissa Rawson August 12, 2025 0 United Airlines' expert mode is an incredible tool that allows flyers to access helpful fare class details about their flights directly from United. This information is incredibly useful in understanding when flights can be booked with partners or when confirmable upgrades are available. And it's very easy to 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.
Guide to Citi ThankYou® Transfer Partners: Which Programs Offer the Best Value for Your Points? by Carissa Rawson and Harrison Pierce August 10, 2025 63 Citi ThankYou® Rewards offers a ton of value with top transfer partners and plenty of options to collect ThankYou Points. In this post, we break down each Citi transfer partner in detail to help you decide where to transfer your Citi ThankYou Points, highlighting some great example redemption options with the best partners.
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.
Cardholder Award Flash Sale: Book United Flights to Thailand or Vietnam From 30K Miles Each Way by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy August 8, 2025 1 If fall or winter travel is in the cards but you haven't made flight reservations yet, United MileagePlus is out with an award sale that might be worth redeeming your miles. United is offering discounted economy rates to Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, with rates starting at just 30,000 miles each way. The offer is only valid for travel booked today, August 8, 2025. Here are the full details.
Save Miles on Emirates Business Class Thanks to This Expanded Aegean Partnership by Cameron Laufer August 7, 2025 0 Aegean Airlines and Emirates recently expanded their partnership, adding the ability to earn and redeem miles through each others' programs. Book short-haul Aegean flights from 8k Emirates Skywards miles or 12 hours in Emirates business class for just 55k Aegean miles!
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.
The Ultimate Guide to Booking ANA Award Flights — And How to Earn Mileage Club Miles by Samantha Holland and Carissa Rawson August 5, 2025 26 All Nippon Airlines (ANA), Japan’s largest carrier, is a member of the world's largest airline alliance, Star Alliance, and also has partnerships with several non-alliance airlines, including Etihad and Virgin Atlantic. Here's how to book ANA Mileage Club awards and rules you should know about the program.
The 8 Best Business Class Sweet Spots for Award Flights to Europe — Starting at 29k Points! by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer August 3, 2025 57 If you're looking for a comfortable flight, there are numerous ways to get between North America and Europe in business class. In this post, we've rounded up eight of the best ways to fly to Europe in business class with points and miles, starting at just 29k points each way!
Best Ways to Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles — From 5K Domestic Deals to First Class Suites by Brie Bash and Miguel Rueda July 31, 2025 36 American Airlines offers travelers a number of great opportunities, both domestic and international, to redeem their hard-earned miles. Dynamic pricing presents domestic sweet spot opportunities, while American's region-based global award chart offers endless international sweet spots. Here's a roundup of our favorite AAdvantage® sweet spots currently available.
Layover vs. Stopover: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters for Award Travel by Jenna Hansen July 30, 2025 2 The words "layover" and "stopover" are often used interchangeably. However, they mean different things. Layovers are shorter and always free. Stopovers are longer, and only certain airlines offer them for free. This guide explains the differences and which airlines allow you to add a free stopover to your award bookings.
Qatar Airways’ New Award Calendar Can Help You Find Qsuite Awards — But It’s Not Perfect by Cameron Laufer July 28, 2025 1 Qatar Airways has introduced a calendar view that shows Privilege Club members when Qsuite award space is available. This new tool can save a lot of time compared to checking dates one at a time. Here's how it works — and the limitations to be aware of.
The Cheapest Ways to Book Award Flights to Europe Using Points and Miles — Starting at Just 6,000 Points by Ross Denkin and Cameron Laufer July 27, 2025 16 Europe offers a wide range of activities, attracting travelers far and wide. For those looking to minimize out-of-pocket flight costs, points and miles remain an ever-present staple. Great options exists for all cabins of travel, but flying economy class between North America and Europe typically costs the fewest amount of points, letting travelers maximize the number of trips taken. Here are the cheapest ways to fly to Europe in economy with points and miles.
What It’s Like Booking and Flying JAL Business Class from Chicago to Tokyo on the Boeing 777‑300ER by Tyler Glatt July 25, 2025 1 Here’s what it’s like to fly Japan Airlines business class on the Boeing 777-300ER from Chicago (ORD) to Tokyo (HND), how to book it for yourself, and a few things to know before you go.
Hurry To Score Infield Baseball Tickets for Just 5,000 Capital One Miles by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter July 24, 2025 5 Capital One offers a limited number of infield MLB tickets for just 5,000 miles each. And a new batch of these tickets was just released for games throughout August and September 2025. If you're a baseball fan — or just a fan of a great deal — you'll want to act quickly to scoop up these tickets before they're gone. Here's how to do so.
Frontier Airlines Is Selling Miles With a 150% Bonus — Buy Miles For Just 1.08¢ Each! by JT Genter and Andrew George Bradshaw July 23, 2025 1 Frontier Airlines just launched a new buy miles promotion offering an incredible 150% bonus points! This promotion will let you snag Frontier Miles for just 1.08¢ each when buying just 10k miles. Plus, you have some time to take advantage of this promotion — meaning you can top off your account just before you're ready to redeem them for solid value. Let's look at a few does it makes sense to buy Frontier Miles with this 150% bonus.
How to Pool Points and Miles Across Major Loyalty Programs — and Which Ones Let You Do It Free by Ajay Jain and Kennedy Miller July 23, 2025 113 There is a ton of information covering techniques to earn and burn points and miles. There's also advice about which cards to add to your wallet, but it's hard to come by reliable information on programs that let you share (or pool) your points and miles with others — and how to do so for free. We've got you covered.
How to Unearth the Hilton Points Calendar to Find the Cheapest Award Nights by Toni Southam and Jenna Hansen July 22, 2025 2 Hilton Honors offers an award calendar that allows you to search for an entire month — rather than night-by-night. This can be a great way to find the cheapest dates at a hotel. However, finding this calendar isn't exactly intuitive. Here's how to access Hilton's monthly award calendar and streamline the booking process.
How To Use American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles to Fly to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash July 17, 2025 0 American Airlines AAdvantage miles are one of the most versatile airline currencies you can earn. And thanks to their versatility, they can take you just about anywhere, including Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, and more. On top of that, American has an extensive partner airline network to give you options on how to get there. Here's all you need to know about using AAdvantage miles to get to Oceania and the South Pacific.
The 4 Best Ways to Use Points and Miles for Emirates First Class in 2025 by Mark Jackson and Tyler Glatt July 13, 2025 0 Emirates First Class has long been among the most sought-after award redemptions. However, redeeming points and miles for Emirates First Class has always been challenging. So, how do you book Emirates First Class award tickets in 2025, and what does it cost? Let's take a look.
How to Redeem Amex Membership Rewards Points — And Which Options Offer the Best Value by Ian Snyder and Cameron Laufer July 12, 2025 3 Have Amex points and wondering what to do with them? From luxurious business class flights to poor-value gift cards, not all redemptions are created equal. This guide breaks down the best (and worst) ways to redeem your American Express Membership Rewards points—including sweet spots with ANA, Virgin Atlantic, Iberia, and more — so you can get the most value from every point.
How To Book the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels With Points by Samantha Holland and Carissa Rawson July 10, 2025 0 Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts offer amazing perks while averaging $1,500 per night. With Marriott Bonvoy points, you can book The Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, or Swan Reserve and pay just taxes and fees on the room. Read more about the differences between the three properties and which Marriott cards offer the right perks for booking your stay at these hotels.
