During our first trip to Hawaii, we spent three nights at the Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay, one of the most expensive and luxurious resorts on Oahu’s North Shore. The total cost of our three-night stay was $3,446.21, including taxes and fees. After stacking Chase points, Points Boost, a $500 travel promotion, and the Chase Sapphire […]

Both premium cards just got a lot more expensive. The Chase Sapphire Reserve now carries a $795 annual fee. The Amex Platinum sits at $895. For most people weighing the two, the single biggest question is the same: how much of that fee do the hotel credits actually claw back? The face-value math makes CSR […]

Flying United Polaris to Europe offers a comfortable, lie-flat seat experience. This premium travel often comes with a high price tag. However, ANA Mileage Club provides an incredible way to book it. You can fly Star Alliance Business Class for just 50,000 ANA miles. This includes top airlines like United Polaris. I’m excited to share […]

Many travelers dream of exploring Europe. Air France and KLM are popular airlines for these trips. Their joint loyalty program is called Flying Blue. I find Flying Blue offers great ways to use points. One of the best is through their monthly Promo Awards. These deals can make your European adventure much more affordable and […]

Etihad Airways offers a superb flying experience. Their Business and Economy cabins are well-regarded. Many travelers want to use points for these flights. However, booking Etihad Airways using points directly with Etihad Guest miles isn’t always the cheapest way. There’s a smart alternative. You can often use Air France Flying Blue points to book Etihad […]

Virgin Atlantic is a popular choice for transatlantic travel, and its Flying Club loyalty program can offer excellent value, especially when you can find their coveted “Saver” reward seats. These Saver seats represent the lowest points prices available for a given route and cabin. The key to finding these deals quickly is by the Virgin […]

Emirates has restricted first class awards to their elite members only, fortunately there is still one trick where you can book Emirates first class using points (and often for fewer miles than what Emirates charges themselves )