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7 of the Best Ways To Get To Australia Using Points & Miles
Crikey, flights to Australia can be expensive … but they don’t have to be. With the right credit card points and sending them to the...
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Polynesian Paradise: A Review of The Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Watching the sun set from one of those iconic overwater villas. Seeing a sting ray swim right off your deck, then jumping in to snorkel with...
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Huge: United Now Allows Family & Friends to Pool Miles for Free
United Airlines announced Thursday a brand-new feature allowing members to pool miles with friends and family members, becoming the first of the...
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It’s Already Time to Start Planning Your 2024-25 Ski Season (Yes, Really)
The flakes are still falling, the lifts are still running, and there are plenty of ski trips still to be had for this ski season, but cost-savvy...
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American Says Free Wi-Fi is Coming … With a Huge Catch
American Airlines made headlines Wednesday after announcing some inflight improvements , including the prospect of getting online for free after...
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Now Available Online: Get a 60K Bonus With the New Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card
Wells Fargo announced the new Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa® Card earlier this month, the bank’s first true crack at a travel...
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Alaska Launches New ‘Access’ Subscription with Free Wi-Fi Voucher, Other Perks
Alaska Airlines is tempting flyers to join a new, $5-per-month subscription service in exchange for free Wi-Fi once a month and early access to...
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The #1 Trick to Saving on Flights to Europe
Flight prices to Europe can get scary sometimes: Seeing airfare around $1,000 or more a ticket is the norm. But if you think a little bigger, you...
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22 Hyatt Properties to Book Before Rates Go Up Next Week
Hyatt sent travelers with plans to book their hotels scrambling late last month, unveiling its latest round of award chart changes at nearly 200...
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The Easiest Way to Share Flight Info with Friends & Family
There are plenty of great apps and sites for tracking flights ( Flighty Pro is one of our favorites), but not everyone uses them or wants to...
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When You Should (& Shouldn’t) Transfer Points to Book Hotels
When it comes to using your credit card points and miles for travel, nothing is cut and dry. But one thing is certain: you can often get outsized...
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Global Entry vs TSA PreCheck: Which is Better for You?
Dreading long lines at the airport? You’re not alone – especially these days with travel ramping up for spring break and summer after that....
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Are Uber & Lyft Rides Really Ending at the Minneapolis Airport?
The headlines are stark: Uber and Lyft will exit Minneapolis after its city council forced through a pay hike for drivers, leaving travelers...
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Alaska in, American Out: Bilt Adds Alaska Airlines as a New Transfer Partner
Bilt Rewards may be losing American Airlines as a transfer partner later this year, but another U.S. airline is about to take its place....
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New IHG Amex Offer: Save $50 on a $250+ US Hotel Stay
American Express has added a great new offer for upcoming stays at select IHG hotel properties in the U.S. that will save you a quick $50 on your...
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How to Find & Book the Best American AAdvantage Miles Deals
Looking for deals to redeem your American AAdvantage miles? You're in luck – and you're in the right place. Whether you fly them...
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The Best Ways to Fly Economy Using Points and Miles
If you think you don't have enough credit card points or airline miles to book your next vacation, think again. While many travelers like to...
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Flying First Class: The Best Flight Deals For the Best Seats on the Plane
We might be Thrifty Traveler, but we have an alter-ego called “Bougie Traveler” that can't stop thinking about first class. First...
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Bilt Will Lose American Airlines as a Transfer Partner
Bilt Rewards is set to lose one of its first (and best) transfer partners later this year. Bilt, the unique rewards program that allows...
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Wells Fargo Transfer Partners: How & Where to Transfer Your Wells Fargo Points
The no-annual-fee Wells Fargo Autograph Visa® Card is considered (by us at least) one of the best-kept secrets in the travel credit card...
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How the Hilton Aspire Card Saved Me $866 in Bora Bora
Even with some recent changes , both good and bad, we still think the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is the single-best hotel...
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Amex Platinum is Losing Another Way to Use Monthly Entertainment Credits
If you've got *amex platinum* in your wallet, prepare to lose yet another benefit come early May. Among the laundry list of benefits , Amex...
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The Business Class Award Flights You Should Already Be Booking for 2025
It still feels like we're just getting going with 2024, but if you want to fly some of the best business and first class airplane seats in the...
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A Sweet Flight in a Suite: Review of Delta One on the A330-900neo
Delta has been trying to modernize its fleet, from the narrowbody planes you'll largely see flying around the United States and especially on the...
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New Capital One Transfer Bonus: Get up to 40% More Etihad Miles
Transfer bonuses are some of the best ways to use your credit card points, but it's been months since Capital One cardholders with cards like the...