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Points & Miles

The Pros and Cons of Free Night Awards at Hotels

The ups and downs of free night awards at hotels, a credit card perk that can save the day—or give you a headache.

How to Travel Like a Pro With Points and Miles in July 2024

New lounges, elite status offers, and secret passwords at hotels—here's how to maximize your travel this summer.

How I Got to the Eras Tour in Europe With Points and Miles

Points and miles can make bucket-list trips for special events infinitely more affordable.

How to Get More Hotel Points and Airline Miles in June 2024

It's a good month for Delta fliers and cruise loyalists. Here's how to maximize your points and miles this June.

Best Credit Cards for People Who Plan Trips Around Restaurants

Whether you're ordering in at home or chowing down on vacation, the credit cards come with plenty of dining perks. 

Qatar Airways' New Credit Cards Offer Automatic Elite Status for One Year

The new Qatar Airways credit cards for US travelers come with perks like baggage allowance, lounge access, and even a fast track to elite status.

How to Maximize Your Points and Miles Strategy in May 2024

Whether you're using cash or miles, travel is getting more expensive for the summer. Here's how to earn rewards for your spending.

I Planned My Trip to the Paris Olympics to Rack Up Points and Miles—Here's How

Going to the Olympics is expensive, but travel credit cards can bring down the cost—and help grow your points stash for future trips.

How I Booked a Free Stopover in Sydney With the United Excursionist Perk

The United Excursionist Perk is the points and miles trick even pros forget about—here's how it works.

How I Booked a Vacation in Bora Bora (Almost) for Free by Using Points and Miles

Contrary to traditional travel wisdom, booking last minute can lead to major savings when it comes to points and miles.

The Pros and Cons of the Delta Reserve Card From American Express

A rundown of the top-tier Delta credit card's current welcome offer, benefits, point earning structure, and more.

The Best Points and Miles Travel Deals in April 2024

How to redeem Marriott points for Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets, the latest with the Durbin-Marshall credit card bill, and more.

These Low-Fee Hotel Credit Cards Have Six-Digit Welcome Bonuses Right Now

We break down how to know if either of these cards are right for you—and what to do with the bonus points.

How to Earn and Spend Your Points and Miles in March 2024

Double-dip into the points pool by scoring bonuses on purchases you would have made anyway.

7 Loyalty Programs That Let You Pool Your Points and Miles With Travel Companions

The airlines, hotels, and credit cards that let you transfer or combine points and miles with your loved ones.

How I Booked a Luxury Honeymoon to Japan and Vietnam Using Points and Miles

A stash of points and miles brought the cost of our honeymoon way down—and covered some unexpected snafus, too.

7 Hotel Credit Cards That Guarantee a Free Night Every Year

One of the most valuable benefits of hotel credit cards is the promise of free stays—just be sure to read the fine print.

How to Use the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum AmEx Card to Fly for Free

This Delta card's annual companion pass can help you fly for free domestically and internationally.

How to Spend Your Points and Miles in February 2024

Stretch the value of your points and burn those miles with an impromptu, discounted trip.

Why I Downgraded My Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex and Returned to the Gold Card

With its latest updates, the Delta SkyMiles® Gold Card will be much-appreciated by Delta loyalists.