Points, miles, and everything in between.
Growing up as a first-generation and low-income Asian American, I didn’t have many opportunities to travel when I was younger. I used to think that attaining my dream vacations to locations such as Paris and Rome would be impossible due to the price tag. H...
As with most American college students, my university gives us students roughly a week and a half off for our spring break vacation in March. Most students will vacate the campus and travel somewhere during break, leaving the campus a deserted town. I don...
Everyone knows that when traveling, you want to ensure you get the best value for your money. Traveling is rich in opportunities for people to maximize their financial benefits, especially through credit cards, loyalty programs, and other perks that can be...
When my family and I booked our graduation summer vacation to Europe, we decided to treat ourselves to a business-class flight on the way home. We flew from Milan to Boston with a layover in Paris, and we paid 50,000 Flying Blue miles + $336 in fees per pe...
Booking flights is often a complicated and delicate process. Inexperienced individuals often opt for the cheapest price they encounter, even if it means booking through a third-party service. For example, I’ve seen my friends book their flights through Exp...
It’s the first day of a new month, so you know what that means: It’s time for new promotional deals with Air France’s and KLM’s rewards program: Flying Blue. If you’re planning to travel to and from Europe anytime within the next few months, you might fin...
It’s the first day of a new month, so you know what that means: It’s time for new promotional deals with Air France’s and KLM’s rewards program: Flying Blue. If you’re planning to travel to and from Europe anytime within the next few months, you might fin...
If you’ve ever poked around award redemption fares for flights between the U.S. and Europe, chances are you’ve come across and checked out Virgin Atlantic. Virgin Atlantic is one of the best UK-based airlines, and I had an excellent experience flying with ...
Since I’m from New England, I’m used to the freezing cold temperatures and the gloomy days of winter. While I do love it when it snows and I’m able to frolic around a winter wonderland, I’ve always wanted to escape the cold for a bit. When my family and I...
As someone who maps out every move when it comes to credit cards, I always want to make sure that whichever credit card I pick serves a clear purpose when it comes to my spending habits and my future outlook with the card. About a year ago, I got the <ink...
It’s the first day of a new month, so you know what that means: It’s time for new promotional deals with Air France’s and KLM’s rewards program: Flying Blue. If you’re planning to travel to and from Europe anytime within the next few months, you might fin...
As part of my two-week trip to Japan this summer, I decided to visit Osaka for two days after visiting Kyoto. I wrapped up my stay at the Hyatt Place Kyoto, which is undoubtedly one of the best Hyatt hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Since I’m a Hyatt loyalist,...
I’ve been visiting Japan for the past two weeks or so, and I just wrapped up a five-day trip to Kyoto that culminated with me going to see the famous Gozan no Okuribi (fire festival) for Obon in Kyoto. Since I was traveling to Kyoto with two other people,...
Capital One opened up a new lounge at JFK on June 19, 2025 and wow is it a glitzy, beautifully designed lounge. The bank has described it as its flagship location and for good reason: given the amount of competition at JFK’s Terminal 4 with alternative cre...
A few months ago, I had to fly from Boston (BOS) to San Francisco (SFO). Since I was planning to stay in San Francisco for a while, I decided to bring a checked bag with me. I was flying with Alaska Airlines, and I paid for my flight using <ritz-carlton>. ...
If you’re planning to travel abroad anytime soon, I highly recommend preparing for your trip by ensuring that you have a proper card setup for the spending you will be doing on your trip. One important thing that people who aren’t well-seasoned travelers ...
If you have the <chase-sapphire-reserve> and you’re flying out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you may or may not have many options for airport lounges to visit before your flight. If you’re flying out of the International Terminal, you can ...
Japan is a hot destination and is bound to be on anyone’s bucket list these days. It’s a no-brainer about why so many people want to travel to Japan these days, especially with the sweeping changes Japan is making to tourism within the next year. Since Ja...
When it comes to booking flights, there are a multitude of ways you could go about finalizing your travel. You could book directly with the airline you want to fly with using cash, you could book with cash via a partner airline, you could book with points,...
If you’ve been looking to plan a trip to Europe, you could take advantage of Flying Blue’s monthly promotional fares. Flying Blue is Air France, KLM, and Transavia’s Loyalty Program, allowing you to use miles to book award flights to get to and from destin...
When it comes to planning my travel adventures, I always make sure to reference multiple price points for the flights and accommodation that I need. Before I knew about the world of credit cards and points, I always thought about costs in terms of cash. I ...
Virgin Atlantic is one of the best British airlines out there, competing against British Airways in the market for long-haul flights to and from the UK, especially transatlantic travel. You can book flights with Virgin Atlantic using points through the Vir...
Whenever I have an upcoming flight, one of the first things that comes to mind is what lounges are available for me to visit at the airport before my flight. Airport lounges can improve your flying experience significantly, allowing you to relax, unwind, a...
If you haven’t already, make sure to check your emails! You might’ve received an email from Chase Sapphire Preferred about the changes coming to your card, most notably the introduction of the Points Boost program on Chase Travel℠. If you read through thi...
When I started traveling on a more frequent basis, I began getting frustrated with going through airport security and having to take off my shoes and take my computer out of my bag. When I began to travel abroad, coming back to the U.S. would also always b...
The new <chase-sapphire-reserve> and <sapphire-reserve-business> both include an annual up to $500 credit for hotel stays with The Edit by Chase Travel. If you’ve never heard of The Edit before, you might be wondering if the credit will even serve you any ...