My family of four just got back from Greece — five nights in Paros and two nights in Athens — and almost every flight and both hotels were covered with points and miles. We paid $610 in cash on flights for a family of four against a retail value of over $6,500. The hotels were […]

June is a great month to take action on your points and miles strategy. Whether you’re looking to earn a big welcome bonus or squeeze more value out of the points you already have, there’s a lot to work with this month. Here’s everything you need to know. The Best Credit Card Offers This Month […]

Every summer, hundreds of thousands of Midwestern families pile into the minivan or truck and make the drive south to Gulf Shores, Alabama. And honestly? We get it. The white sand, the warm Gulf water, the seafood — it’s one of the best beach destinations in the country, and it’s a whole lot closer than […]

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Before we dive in, if you are ready to apply or want to see the current offer, I keep my best offers page updated with the cards I actually recommend: See current best offers I just got approved for the Capital One Venture Business card and I want to walk you through exactly why I […]

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“Looking for some advice here. I’ve been hemming and hawing for a few weeks trying to decide which card to get next as we have plans to spend close to $10,000 in the next month or so.” This is one of the most common situations I see in the points and miles world. A big […]

One of the most common questions people ask when planning a trip to Banff National Park is: “What airport do you fly into for Banff?” The answer surprises a lot of travelers. You don’t actually fly directly to Banff. Banff is located inside Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies and does not have a […]

Many people assume the only way to book a Delta flight with points is through Delta’s own loyalty program. But one of the most useful strategies in the points and miles world is booking flights through partner airline programs. Delta partners with several airlines, and one of the most valuable partners for certain routes is […]

Alaska had been on our family’s travel list for years. But instead of taking a cruise, we planned a DIY Alaska road trip, flying into Anchorage and exploring Seward and Valdez on our own. We just got back, and I can tell you now: it was one of the best trips our family has ever […]