points and miles

If you’re a Hyatt fan, there’s a fun ongoing promotion called Brand Explorer. Every time you stay at a new Hyatt brand, you get closer to earning a free Category …

If you’re diving into the world of points and miles, one of the first things you’ll hear about is airline alliances—oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam. Each includes a collection of …

I’ve been around long enough to know about some of the lesser-known credit cards—the ones that aren’t splashed all over TV commercials or banner ads, but quietly deliver serious value. …

Travel Planning Isn’t Always a Solo Job When it comes to planning our travels, I usually take the lead. It’s not that my wife Sharon can’t do it—far from it. …

We recently took our first-ever flight on Breeze Airways, taking advantage of a convenient nonstop route from Orlando (MCO) to Lancaster, Pennsylvania (LNS). It’s exactly the kind of market Breeze …

Chase has notified cardholders of the personal and business versions of the World of Hyatt Credit Card about an upcoming change that will remove a hidden bonus category. While many …

I used to think it was nearly impossible to make a *bad* Hyatt redemption. After all, I’ve routinely gotten 2 to 4 cents per point—like the time we booked a …

It might surprise you to learn that American Express cardholders can find discounted airfare when booking flights through the Amex Travel portal—sometimes even with airlines that don’t have direct partnerships …

One of the lesser-known benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred card is that you earn 3X points on select streaming services. When the bonus category first launched, it focused on …

The Virgin brand has expanded far beyond airlines. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, there’s now Virgin Hotels, Virgin Voyages, and even a catch-all rewards platform called Virgin Red. And while …