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Why Jackson Hole should be your next mountain town weekend getaway
Here's how to plan an ideal weekend getaway to Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park
Here are the 5 exciting first-class seats I want to fly and how I plan to book them using miles
These are five of the most exciting, most exclusive first-class airline seats in the world and how I plan to book them using points and miles.
What credit score do you need to get the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card?
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card is a solid, affordable card. It requires a good-to-excellent credit score but is more attainable than you may think.
New Deal Lets You Buy 80,000 American Airlines Miles At Just 7/10ths Of A Cent Each [Roundup]
AAdvantage members can earn 20,000 miles per phone line moved to AT&T, up to 80,000 miles across four lines — effectively buying miles for about 0.7 cents each if you meet the three-month minimum. That leads this roundup, though the miles are redeemable only and do not count as Loyalty Points t
Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card review: Excellent perks and earnings rate with a low annual fee
The Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card offers automatic elite status, anniversary points and strong rewards. See if it's right for you.
I've Perfected the Long-Haul Flight Travel Outfit—And It Doesn't Involve Sweatpants
With thousands of miles under my belt, I've had plenty of time to develop the perfect comfortable yet polished look.
What credit score do you need for the Amex Business Platinum Card?
If you're interested in getting the American Express Business Platinum, here's what you need to know about consumer and business credit scores before applying.
The best perks from Sephora's first-ever Beauty Insider Celebration Month
Sephora's first-ever Beauty Insider Celebration Month brings bonus points, easier reward redemptions, exclusive gifts and more for all members.
Another budget airline adds first class: Allegiant's seats to debut in 2027
Budget airline Allegiant is outfitting its planes with first-class seats. The Las Vegas-based carrier will join the "premium" wave in 2027.
American Airlines Canceled My Flight, Then Its Computers Failed — The Backup Plan That Got Me Home (And Pocketing Miles)
The best time to fix a travel meltdown is before the airline officially admits you’re in one. I was caught in a weather mess compounded by an airline computer failure. Here's how I played the odds at each stage of the trip.
Capital One Spark Cash Plus review: Simple 2% cash back on all business expenses
The Capital One Spark Cash Plus card is a business cash-back card with a $150 annual fee and a simple 2% rewards rate. Read on to find out if it's a good fit.
My car battery died as I was leaving for the airport — Chase's roadside assistance arrived in 8 minutes
My car battery died just before a trip to the airport. Here's how Chase Sapphire Reserve roadside assistance got me back on the road in record time.
Hilton Cut What Hotels Pay Into Honors By Up To 32% — No Wonder Award Nights Cost So Many More Points
Hilton has reduced what many hotel owners pay into Hilton Honors, including cuts of up to 32% at some brands. That helps explain why award nights keep requiring so many more points: if less money flows into the loyalty program, Hilton has to spend less too, and guests feel that through higher redemp
Frontier’s Q2 Shows an Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier Can Raise Fares Too
Frontier Airlines saw record revenue in the second quarter on higher airfares and a readjustment in capacity following Spirit’s liquidation.
Amex Points Can Now Book Ritz Paris And 425 Luxury Hotels — Here’s When The New Transfer Partner Is Worth It
American Express Membership Rewards now transfers 4:1 to Leading Hotels of the World, unlocking Ritz Paris and hundreds of independent luxury hotels at roughly 2 cents per point—if you avoid the program’s traps.
It might be LaGuardia's nicest terminal. So why does JetBlue want out?
JetBlue executive explained why the New York-based airline wants to move to the airport's older, historic Marine Air Terminal.
The best business credit cards to add to your wallet
A curated list of our top 10 business credit cards that offer generous earning rates and lucrative perks to boost your bottom line and elevate your lifestyle.
Discover cards begin migrating to Capital One. What it means for your card
Discover credit card accounts begin migrating to Capital One's app and site. Here's what's changing, what's staying the same and what cardholders need to do.
Delta ends JFK service to 3 cities, adds new route from Raleigh focus city
Delta Air Lines won't resume service on three
Delta changes Starbucks-SkyMiles earnings again, bringing back 1 mile per dollar spent - The Points Guy
Delta changes Starbucks-SkyMiles earnings again, bringing back 1 mile per dollar spent The Points Guy
Metal Credit Cards Went From Status Symbol To Cliché, So Banks Made Them Even More Ridiculous
Metal credit cards went from rare status symbol to mass-market cliché, but banks still spend heavily on weight, mirrors, exotic materials, and packaging because a card’s look and feel can still move behavior at the margin.
More sips, more trips: Delta and Starbucks bring back Member-favorite way to earn miles
Delta and Starbucks are bringing back a fan-favorite way for Members to turn their Starbucks runs into future travel. Starting Aug. 5, eligible linked Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards Members will earn 1 mile per $1* spent at participating Starbucks coffeehouses. The update brings back a simple
Marriott Bonvoy Free Nights Can Cost Nearly $200 In Resort Fees — This Contradiction Is Cracking Hotel Loyalty Wide Open
Marriott Bonvoy free night awards are increasingly not free at all, with some hotels adding resort fees of nearly $200 per night even on points stays. That exposes the core conflict in hotel loyalty: chains promise value to guests while trying to lower costs for hotel owners, and eventually that con
15 hotels you can book with points that prioritize rest, recovery and relaxation
From the Maldives to Arizona, these hotels you can book with points have amazing spas and wellness programs.
Why the $95 Marriott Boundless pays for itself — even if you stay at Marriott just once a year
You don't have to be a Marriott loyalist to get value from the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless. Here's why one stay a year can justify the card's $95 annual fee.
The 100,000-point offer that could change how you travel ends July 30
"The hardest part of travel rewards is knowing where to start. My recommendation: the Chase Sapphire Preferred's 100,000-point offer is one of the best.
5 Premium Economy Cabins Satisfying Enough That Passengers Rarely Miss Business Class
The gap between premium economy and business class is getting narrower, and these five carriers are bringing their own takes to the mid tier cabin
How to use the Amex Platinum $200 airline fee credit in 2026
If you have the Amex Platinum, Business Platinum or Hilton Amex Aspire, take advantage of the airline fee credit. Here are tips for maximizing this perk.
I’m getting EU citizenship — Here’s how I did it
TPG Founder Brian Kelly's journey to EU citizenship with Portugal's Golden Visa program
Lounges Could Be Next in Southwest’s Overhaul: ‘There’s Work Underway’
With the possibility of lounges, Southwest is betting that it can capture more premium customers and boost engagement with its loyalty program.
The best US beach towns for a weekend getaway
From charming New England villages to California surf spots, these are some of the best U.S. beach towns easily accessible for a quick weekend escape.
World of Hyatt Business Credit Card review: Great for high-spending Hyatt loyalists
The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card is a mid-tier hotel credit card that can provide serious value to high-spending businesses that strongly prefer Hyatt.
Who should (and shouldn’t) get the Ink Business Unlimited?
The unlimited 1.5% cash back makes the Chase Ink Business Unlimited a solid credit card. Is it the right choice for you? Here's a closer look.
Southwest CEO teases airport lounges: 'There’s work underway' - The Points Guy
Southwest CEO teases airport lounges: 'There’s work underway' The Points Guy
World of Hyatt card vs. World of Hyatt Business card: 2 valuable hotel earners
Here's a closer look at the personal and business cards from World of Hyatt and Chase and whether it makes sense to add either (or both) to your wallet.
Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier review: A potential dark horse hotel card
The Wyndham Rewards Premier isn't just a card for Wyndham loyalists. It offers value to many travelers, including those who stay infrequently with the brand.
What is Clear airport security — and is it worth it?
Clear allows passengers to bypass the identity verification step and go directly to screening, and there are affordable ways to become a member.
Hawaiian Airlines to get Alaska's Boeing 737s for inter-island service, phase out 717s
Hawaiian Airlines will use Boeing 737-800s from Alaska Airlines on neighbor island service in the future, the company announced Tuesday.
Real ways the TPG team maximizes the Sapphire Reserve's StubHub credit
TPG staff share real strategies for maximizing the Chase Sapphire Reserve's $150 biannual StubHub credit toward concerts, sports, live events and more.
JetBlue wins Spirit's LaGuardia slots, eyes historic Marine Air Terminal
JetBlue won coveted takeoff and landing rights auctioned off by JetBlue at LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The airline has interest in the airport's historic terminal.
Full List of Lounges at Philadelphia International Airport [2026] - Upgraded Points
Full List of Lounges at Philadelphia International Airport [2026] Upgraded Points
Go beyond the summer: Delta’s sun-drenched offers are back with bonus miles, travel deals and more
Summer may be winding down, but the rewards are just heating up. Delta's annual Beyond The Summer Event returns July 21, providing customers with exclusive flight deals and limited-time offers across Delta's growing portfolio of travel and lifestyle partners while eligible SkyMiles Members receive p
Singapore Airlines instituted minimum balance requirements before you can search for award flights - Live From A Lounge
Singapore Airlines instituted minimum balance requirements before you can search for award flights Live From A Lounge
Singapore Airlines Starts Blocking Award Searches For Zero-Balance Members—You Need To Transfer 1,000 Points Just To Look
Singapore Airlines is progressively blocking some zero-balance KrisFlyer accounts from its normal award-search engine, despite publishing no rule about the restriction. Transferring 1,000 points appears to restore access, while calling or using its limited Flight Recommender offers imperfect workaro
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold: Which mid-tier favorite is right for you?
The Chase Sapphire Preferred and Amex Gold are two of the top travel credit cards. We put them head to head so you can pick which is better for you.
Upgrade coming: American reveals next plane in line for new Flagship Suites
American Airlines is planning to retrofit its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with the carrier's newest-generation Flagship Suites in business-class.
Seats.aero launches Chrome extension that shows award pricing in Google Flights
The new Seats.aero Chrome extension displays award pricing in Google Flights. You can even set filters for points, programs, transfer partners and fees.
Get $2,000-plus in travel with Chase Sapphire Preferred's 100,000-point offer
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card offers a valuable welcome bonus that can be maximized by transferring your points to airline and hotel partners. What to know.
One of Aruba’s best points resorts just opened a boutique hotel-within-a-hotel
This new boutique hotel-within-a-hotel adds a whole new dimension to one of Aruba's most popular resorts.
I spent $350 after an airline delayed my bag — here’s how I got every dollar back
My bag was delayed for three days. Here’s how airline reimbursement and Chase baggage delay insurance covered every dollar I spent.