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Budget Airline Travel Tips: How to Save Money with Allegiant & Frontier
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.
Everything You Need to Know About the Current Hilton, Marriott & IHG Offers
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.
🚨 Elevated Offers on Hilton Credit Cards!
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.
World of Hyatt’s New Award Chart: The Good, the Bad, and What I’m Doing Next
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.
Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Worth It in 2026? 4 Reasons That Make It Worth a Second Look
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.
How to Find Cheap Delta SkyMiles Award Flights (Tips for Getting the Best Deals)
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.
Updated Chase Sapphire Eligibility Rules
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.
Sapphire Reserve 2026 Hotel Credit Updates: What You Need to Know
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.
Chase Freedom Unlimited® Review
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!
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Review
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the best travel credit cards thanks the generous welcome bonus, strong earning rates, and valuable perks. Learn how this $95-annual-fee card can unlock flights, hotel stays, and travel protections that make your points go even further.
Most Popular All-Inclusive Resorts to Book on Points - According to YOU!
All-Inclusive vacations are the perfect way to rest, relax, and enjoy eating whatever you want without having to pay more for every single thing! There are so many all-inclusive resorts that are bookable using credit card points, which can make your stay truly as close to free as possible. I recently asked you on Instagram what your favorite all-inclusive resorts were, and you all delivered! Here are the top 7 all-inclusive resorts that people can’t stop raving about—plus what makes each one uniquely special.
My 2 Favorite No Annual Fee Credit Cards!
The Chase Ink Business Cash® and Chase Ink Business Unlimited® are two of the best no-annual-fee business cards on the market.
The main difference? Ink Cash rewards you with high bonus categories (like 5x at office supply stores and internet/cable/phone), while Ink Unlimited keeps it simple with 1.5x points on every purchase. Both are fantastic — and when you pair either card with a premium Chase card, your points can be transferred to travel partners like Hyatt, Southwest, and United for outsized value.
Our 4 Night NYC Itinerary - Booked with Points!
We just got back from a fun trip to New York City — and the best part? We booked both our flights and hotel entirely on points! Keep reading for our 4 night itinerary!
Chase Ink Business Unlimited vs. Chase Ink Business Cash — Which One Is Right For You?
The Chase Ink Business Cash® and Chase Ink Business Unlimited® are two of the best no-annual-fee business cards on the market.
The main difference? Ink Cash rewards you with high bonus categories (like 5x at office supply stores and internet/cable/phone), while Ink Unlimited keeps it simple with 1.5x points on every purchase. Both are fantastic — and when you pair either card with a premium Chase card, your points can be transferred to travel partners like Hyatt, Southwest, and United for outsized value.
Capital One Venture X vs. Venture X Business: Which Card Is Right for You?
The Capital One Venture X and Venture X Business may look nearly identical—same annual fee, travel credits, and lounge access—but key differences in spending requirements, bonuses, and business perks make one a better fit depending on your goals. Here’s how they compare side by side.
Popular Category 5 Hyatt Properties
One of the best values for a Hyatt hotel can be a Category 5 hotel, as they cost as low as 17,000 points per night during off-peak nights. Here is a compilation of what my followers on Instagram have declared their favorite Category 5 Hyatt hotels!
Points Boost Across Select Chase Credit Cards
Starting June 23, 2025, Chase rolled out a new feature called Points Boost, which automatically applies to both new and current cardholders. Instead of those old fixed redemptions, Points Boost offers anywhere from 1.25 to 2.0 cents per point on eligible travel bookings on select flights and hotel stays made through Chase Travel.
Major Updates to the Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Major Updates to the Chase Sapphire Reserve®!
Oh hey, I’m Annie.
I love to travel with my family!
A few years ago, I grew tired of saving and waiting to take those “bigger” vacations with my family.
THAT’S WHEN I FOUND TRAVEL REWARD CREDIT CARDS!
I learned how to use credit card points and miles mostly earned from credit card sign up bonuses to travel for nearly free! Within 18 months, I redeemed over $20,000 worth of travel using credit card points and miles and we took 8 family vacations/trips, including vacations to Hawaii and Walt Disney World! And now, I’m showing you how to do it too.
