We took our family of 5 to Athens, Santorini, and Paris for spring break—and used points and miles to cover flights and hotels. In this post, I’m sharing our full itinerary, what we loved (and what I’d do differently), plus tips for visiting Disneyland Paris and navigating Europe with kids.

All about Marriott credit cards

Learn how families can save money on flights with budget airlines like Allegiant and Frontier. From buying tickets at the airport to using Discount Den and flash promotions, these simple tips can help you cut travel costs and stretch your vacation budget further.

Hyatt’s award chart changes are a reminder not to rely on just one hotel program. Here’s a breakdown of the elevated Hilton, Marriott, and IHG credit card offers — plus free night certificates and sweet spots to consider.

Hilton’s elevated credit card offers are finally back — and they include valuable Free Night Rewards that can be used at luxury Hilton properties worldwide. There are four limited-time offers to choose from, so I’m breaking down what each one includes and who it makes the most sense for. If you’re looking to diversify beyond Hyatt or maximize high-end redemptions, this is a great time to take a closer look at Hilton Honors.

Hyatt is updating its award chart in May 2026. Here’s what’s changing, how it may affect family travel, and what you should consider booking now.

Wondering if the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is worth it in 2026? Updated welcome bonus eligibility rules, new hotel credits, and a limited-time $359 WHOOP membership credit may make this premium travel card worth a second look this year.

Chase Sapphire cardholders can now access several limited-time wellness credits, including up to $359 back on a WHOOP membership. Here’s a breakdown of the WHOOP offer, who it makes sense for, and the other health and wellness credits currently available through Chase Offers.

Learn how to find Delta SkyMiles award deals, search flexible dates, and book flights for fewer miles. These practical tips can help you get more value from your SkyMiles on both domestic and international trips.

Everyone’s talking about using Bilt for rent and mortgages—but that’s not why I opened the Bilt Palladium Card. Here’s an expert breakdown of where the real value actually lies.

Chase now evaluates Sapphire eligibility on a per-card basis rather than across the Sapphire family. This change allows for more flexibility and means previous eligibility outcomes may no longer apply under the updated rules.

Bilt Card 2.0: How to Earn Points on Rent and Mortgage Payments
Learn how Bilt Card 2.0 lets you earn points on rent and mortgages, how Bilt Cash works, and how much spend you need to earn 1 point per dollar.

Compare the Bilt Card 2.0 lineup, including Bilt Blue, Obsidian, and Palladium. See annual fees, earning rates, perks, and who each card is best for.

As of January 1st 2026, Chase updated the hotel perks on the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠, giving cardholders more flexibility with existing credits and introducing an additional hotel credit for stays booked through Chase Travel℠. Here’s what you need to know.

If you love getting maximum value out of your travel credit cards that have an annual fee, there’s one time of year that can feel absolutely magical: December.

Why? Because certain cards reset their benefits each calendar year — which allows travelers like us to unlock hundreds of extra dollars in value: double dipping and sometimes even triple dipping your credits.

I constantly get requests for a card that checks these boxes:

✔️ No annual fee

✔️ Not a business credit card

✔️ Low minimum spend

 If that sounds like you, the Chase Freedom Unlimited® is absolutely worth a look right now!

Here’s a full breakdown of the current offer, benefits, and whether the Freedom Unlimited is right for you!

Having the right travel gear to take with you around the world can really help you have a more successful trip! Here are over 20+ affordable gift ideas for you to purchase for your favorite travel lover (or even yourself)!

If you’ve been hearing more people talk about “Bilt points” lately, there’s a reason! Bilt points are incredibly valuable and getting easier and easier to earn — even if you don’t have a Bilt credit card.

What makes Bilt stand out is how strong its transfer partners are. You can move Bilt points to programs like Alaska, Hyatt, Flying Blue, and more, which opens the door to some amazing redemptions!

Here’s the part most people miss: you don’t need a Bilt credit card to start earning Bilt points!

In this guide, we’ll walk you through what Bilt points are, how they work, and the simplest ways to start earning them today — all without opening the credit card.

Compare the Capital One Venture, Venture X, and Venture X Business cards to find the best travel rewards card for your goals

Bilt and Rakuten have partnered up to help you earn MORE points on your everyday spending!