Capital One miles became a transferable points currency after originally only having the ability to be used to erase travel purchases on your monthly statement. Even though you can still use Capital One points for a fixed value to cover travel expenses, to book travel through Capital One or even redeem them for gift cards, you’ll get the best value by making use of the Capital … [Read more...]
How to Fly to Italy with Miles and Points
Ahh Italy, a place with amazing history, gorgeous architecture, and even better food. It’s no wonder Italy is a bucket-list destination for many people. What makes visiting Italy so great, is the fact our points and miles can reduce our cost whenever we fly to Italy from the USA. But searching for the best award flights to Italy can be frustrating! So … [Read more...]
Comparing Annual Fees and Benefits: Chase Sapphire Reserve vs Amex Platinum vs Citi Prestige
Premium travel rewards credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve, the American Express Platinum, and the Citi Prestige are exciting because they come with an array of bonuses, perks, and protections. However, they also tend to make miles and points beginners nervous with their high annual fees. (Or at the very least, may require quite a bit of convincing before your … [Read more...]
A Beginner’s Guide to Redeem Aeroplan Miles for Award Flights
Learning to redeem Aeroplan miles for award flights could result in a significant return value from your travel rewards points. But, trying to understand airline award charts and figure out the best ways to use your miles and points can be so frustrating! In this guide, you'll learn: the basics of the Aeroplan Loyalty Program, how to earn Aeroplan miles, how … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Travel Hacking: Award Flight Basics
You've joined airline loyalty programs, applied for credit cards, signed up for dining programs, and used shopping portals. The airline miles are beginning to flow in! But, when it's time to redeem air miles and other flexible points, you'll need to know a few award flight basics. This can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Where should you search for availability? How … [Read more...]
