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Delta Goes Big on the Caribbean: 2 New Islands, Minneapolis to the Bahamas &...
Delta is throwing everything it can into the Caribbean with a major expansion lined up for next winter, including its first-ever flights to St. Vincent and the Grenadines and resuming service to...
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Just Missed the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card’s Huge New Bonus? It Might Not...
Chase just upped the ante on its popular *chase sapphire preferred* in a big way: You can now bonus_miles_full While that massive, limited-time bonus is welcome news to most … some travelers might be...
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10 Great Ways to Use 100K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points
In the world of travel and points and miles, nothing beats having Chase Ultimate Rewards points – the points you earn from cards like the *csp*, the *csr*, or even business cards like the *ink...
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Heads Up, Flyers: Real ID Requirements Begin in A Month
After two decades of continuous delays and pauses, federal Real ID requirements for domestic flights are finally set to begin in exactly one month: May 7, 2025. But whether travelers without a...
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The Chase Sapphire Preferred is My Oldest Travel Card … But I’m Getting it Again
The *chase sapphire preferred* is widely considered the best travel card for anyone just getting started with points and miles, and I should know: It was the first credit card I ever opened beyond my...
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Amex Business Platinum Revamps Dell and Adobe Credits
After more than a year of “Will they or won't they?” with the fate of some of the biggest money-saving benefits on *biz platinum*, American Express finally has a path forward for its flagship business...
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ANA Will Soon Allow One-Way Award Tickets, Kill Off Round-the-World Trips
With low award rates and reasonable taxes and fees, ANA Mileage Club is one of our sleeper picks for the best airline mileage programs in the world, despite a handful of quirks. It's about to get even...
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The Best Way to Scratch Emirates First Class Off Your Bucket List
Emirates First Class is firmly engrained on many travelers' bucket lists. That's not a mistake. From bottomless caviar and Dom Perignon to the onboard bar and taking a shower at 40,000 feet, there's...
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The 12 Best Credit Card Offers for Travelers in April 2025
Getting ahead with travel credit cards is all about timing: Opening a card when the welcome bonus is at its highest is what it's all about. If you're in the market for a new travel credit card, this is...
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Want a Good Deal for Your SkyMiles? Focus on These Destinations
Everyone with Delta SkyMiles (including yours truly) has felt it at some point: You have plenty of SkyMiles to use but everywhere you look, Delta is asking you to flush away an exorbitant sum … just to...
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Delayed: Park Hyatt Los Cabos is Now Set to Open in Late August
After years of anticipation, we were excited to see Mexico's first Park Hyatt location, the Park Hyatt Los Cabos at Cabo del Sol, accept reservations for stays beginning Aug. 1. Then, in early...
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How to Use Google Flights to Find Cheap Flights
There are plenty of search engines out there to find a cheap flight. Maybe you've got a favorite airfare tool like Skyscanner, Hopper, or an online travel agency like Priceline or Expedia. But one...
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As Travel Demand Wobbles, Delta Plans to Cut Flights in August & Beyond
Delta Air Lines is planning to trim some flights from its schedule – especially domestically – starting in the late summer and through the end of the year, as both everyday travelers spooked by...
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The 100K Sapphire Preferred Offer is Back … But What is Chase Up To?
Unless you've been living under a rock (or maybe just offline), you've probably seen it: Chase is bringing the heat with a new 100,000-point sign-up bonus offer on the *chase sapphire preferred* for...
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10 Solid Ways to Use an 85K Marriott Free Night Certificate in 2025
Carrying a co-branded hotel credit card can have many benefits beyond points, but few perks are more lucrative than free night certificates. Free night certificates that come from a handful of Marriott...
View ArticleThe Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 5: The 10 Commandments of Points & Miles
Gunnar and Kyle go back to basics on the pod: It’s not the Five D’s of Dodgeball, it’s the 10 Commandments of Points and Miles! Whether you’re just getting started with travel rewards or consider...
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All About Autoslash: The #1 Tool to Save on Rental Cars!
Whether you just need a quick rental or are planning a big road trip, getting the best deal on a rental car can feel like a full-time job, comparing rates between the big-box companies and scouring for...
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Average Flight Prices Just Dropped A Lot … Again
It might not feel like it if you've glanced at the stock market, but it's true: It's a great time to be on the hunt for cheap flights. In fact, it's probably the best time in years. The latest federal...
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The Chase Sapphire Preferred: Still the Best Card for Beginners
For more than a decade, we've considered the *csp* one of the best travel rewards credit cards for beginners. In 2025, that hasn't changed … in fact, it's easily our top pick right now after rolling...
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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card 100K Referral Links Are Now Live!
Almost a week after rolling out the massive new 100,000-point offer on the fan-favorite *chase sapphire preferred*, referral links to share with friends and family now reflect that bigger bonus. And...
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