The Points Guy

As a Diamond, I’ve had a few handwritten notes left at my seat over the years. Always a nice touch and I know the FAs don’t have to do it. This one was different. On final approach, the purser came by and personally handed it to me. That’s a whole other level of effort. Some...

This morning's travel digest included this gem about Credit Card Rewards Strategy, and it really took me back to my own journey. When I first started traveling internationally, I was that person clutching my basic cash-back card, thinking I was being so smart with my 2% returns....

I'd been sitting on a mountain of Qantas points, always wondering about the best way to use them, when I discovered this amazing 50% off deal. Getting 1.5 cents per point value was a game-changer - it basically doubled what I usually get from regular redemptions. I jumped on it...

The latest on Points Redemption Strategy got my attention because it reminded me of my recent experience booking flights to Europe. I had always followed the conventional wisdom about maximizing point values but found myself in a tight spot when planning my summer trip to Paris....

I can’t lie, I was buzzing when I pulled this off. Used Amex points, transferred to Flying Blue, and with a 30% bonus it felt like I’d cracked some secret code. Scored business class to Paris at about 2 cents per point. Flatbed seat, lounge access, wah I was grinning the whole...

This Hotel Status Match Program development from Frequentmiler.com has me rethinking itineraries. During my last European trip, I was bouncing between NH Collection and Kempinski properties, paying full rates and missing out on elite benefits. If only I'd known about GHA...

Intrigued by global travel shifts? This The Points Guy story on Hilton Resort Credit Benefits delivers exciting news for both frequent and occasional Hilton guests. As someone who only stays at Hilton properties a few times yearly, I was thrilled to learn about the Hilton Honors...

Community, let's talk about this fresh take on Southwest Companion Pass Benefits from The Points Guy. The Companion Pass is emerging as one of travel's most valuable rewards programs, letting you designate someone to fly with you for just taxes and fees on both paid and award...

While reading The Points Guy, I came across 'JetBlue TrueBlue redemptions now live on Condor Airlines: Biz-class awards to Europe start at 54,000 points' and had to share! This newly expanded partnership between JetBlue and Condor Airlines means TrueBlue members can now use...

This news just broke and it's worth discussing, The Points Guy just released a fresh take on travel credit cards, and I'm curious what you all think. They're addressing that age-old question we've all wrestled with: which travel card actually deserves a spot in our wallets? As...

This roundup hit me hard with wanderlust. Some of these properties are honestly bucket-list level like the overwater villas in the Maldives or that clifftop Alila in Oman. Even the U.S. picks, hello Big Sur and Beaver Creek look incredible. Hyatt’s really nailed that sweet spot...