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Google Flights Explore: How to Find Cheap Flights to Anywhere

We’ve all been there: Exhausted, in need of a vacation or trip away. “Just get me on the next plane out of town, I don’t care where it is, so long as it’s cheap.” We've got just the tool for you....

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5 Reasons to Pick Up the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Not the Reserve

There's no denying the *chase sapphire reserve* is the gold standard credit card in the points and miles world, with great travel perks like lounge access and big-time travel credits. But paying an...

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Just Starting with Points & Miles? Start with Chase Credit Cards

There’s a good reason we tell readers getting started with points and miles to consider opening travel rewards cards like the *chase sapphire preferred*. Actually, there are two of them. First, cards...

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No Bonus, No Problem: How to Keep Earning Points Without a Welcome Offer

There's no better way to travel more for less than using credit card points and airline miles – and these days, the easiest way to earn them fast is with a big welcome bonus on a travel credit card....

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Last Call: Earn up to 175K Points with the IHG Premier Business Card!

Last month, IHG and Chase rolled out an elevated offer on the *IHG Business* … but it's coming to an end soon. If picking up this card has been on your to-do list, be sure to apply before the...

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Last-Minute Flights: How to Score Cheap(er) Fares on Short Notice

It pays to plan ahead: The odds of scoring a great deal on a last-minute flight are slim these days.  These days, airlines know who is buying flights just before departure, and they make these business...

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Great Availability Next Winter: Book the Andaz Maui at Wailea with Hyatt Points!

The Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is one of the best properties in Maui (and maybe all of Hawaii) that you can book with points. Go figure it's also notoriously difficult to actually book using your...

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Citi Launches ‘New’ Strata Premier Card With Bigger Bonus!

It's out with the old and in with the new: Say goodbye to the *citi premier* and hello to the new Citi Strata Premier℠ Card. After halting applications for its popular $95 annual fee travel credit card...

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The Perfect Two-Card Combo: Chase Sapphire Preferred & Capital One Venture X

Ever heard the expression, “It takes two to tango?” Or how about, “two peas in a pod?” Whatever your favorite idiom, the point is all the same: Some things are just better together … like the *chase...

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Hurry: Save $20 on a 4-Pack of Apple AirTags!

In the market for some Apple AirTags to keep track of your luggage? You're in luck: Prices to snag a four-pack of AirTags have dropped to one of the lowest prices we've ever seen. Amazon is currently...

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New Delta Promo Could Help Fast-Track Your Medallion Status

After a major (and majorly unpopular) overhaul nearly doubled the annual spending requirements, earning Delta Medallion Status isn't right for everyone. But a brand new promotion from Delta could make...

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Get into an Airport Lounge Faster with These Tips!

If you're like me, my first destination after getting out of the TSA security line is the airport lounge for a quick bite before my flight.  Having lounge access through your travel credit card is a...

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Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Review: The Best Card for Beginners

For over a decade, we've considered the *csp* the best travel rewards credit card for beginners. In 2024, that hasn't changed … in fact, that case is arguably stronger than ever. It's a great option...

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Getting Global Entry or TSA PreCheck? Don’t Skip This Step

You finally bit the bullet and enrolled in TSA PreCheck (or Global Entry, which comes with PreCheck), hopefully for free with a travel card that covers the cost. Congrats! Your trip through airport...

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Bali, Thailand, Vietnam, & More! How to Fly to Southeast Asia for Less

A trip to Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, or any other incredible destinations throughout Southeast Asia requires at least one very long flight. But you're not paying by the mile in air travel...

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When to Use Points & Miles vs. Paying Cash for a Flight

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of booking a free (or nearly free) flight with points and miles. But there is one equal and opposite feeling: Realizing you could have gotten much more value out...

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Fly Up Front: The Best Business Class Points & Miles Deals We’ve Found in 2024

Of all the ways to use your hard-earned points and miles, booking a lie-flat business or first class seat somewhere overseas gets you the most bang for your buck. And there's nothing quite like sitting...

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Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserve? Here’s How to Choose

The *chase sapphire preferred* and the *chase sapphire reserve* are two of the best travel cards out there. Both earn incredibly valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points, and whether you plan to send...

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Airlines Make $7B+ on Bag Fees Alone (But You Can Avoid Paying Them)

You read that headline right: U.S. airlines made a record $7 billion just on baggage fees alone last year, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics released on...

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Save on Your Next Rideshare(s) with New Lyft Amex Offer

American Express Offers are some of our favorite ways to save on travel … or almost anything. Here's an easy way to save on your next rides to and from the airport: Spend $50 or more on Lyft rides and...

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