travel hacks

IHG One Rewards is having another points sale. This isn’t breaking news as IHG One Rewards frequently offers promotions on purchasing points, selling them at a discount. As a result, unless …

I’ve been following the miles and points world for close to two decades. When it comes to hotel loyalty programs, one of the biggest gripes is how hotels exploit their …

One of the biggest upsides of using travel loyalty points is the chance to experience things you’d never justify paying cash for, like flying business class to Asia, staying in …

It doesn’t matter where you are in time or place, there’s always someone who’s trying to beat the system. It’s especially prevalent in the travel world: How to override hotel …

Sometimes a car rental company will develop something that no one else has. For example, most of us know that National Car Rental allows Emerald Aisle customers to choose their …

Over the years, I’ve learned to appreciate the Free Night Reward from the Hilton Surpass AMEX. This certificate is one of the best free night benefits in the game—far more …

One question we’ve been asked is how to rent a car using a debit card. While I believe the best way to maximize your spending is by using a credit …

Bilt Rewards is back with another Rent Day promotion, and for March 2025, they’re offering an enticing bonus for transferring points to Hilton Honors. Blue members (the base level) will …

When most people fly, they probably don’t think about what happens to their checked bags. They drop them off at bag drop, they (hopefully) are reunited with them at the …

It’s difficult for many in the travel community to understand that plenty of passengers fly red-eye flights in economy class and survive to tell the tale. However, it’s true, and …