With the partnership between Choice Privileges and Preferred Hotels, you can book a in independent luxury hotel for your whole family with points. The challenge is that many of these hotels have a maximum occupancy of two people. Finding a hotel that sleeps a family can be tedious and time-consuming. But our team has done the research for you to find the hotels that can fit a group of three, four, five, or even more! For this post we focused on Preferred Hotels in North and South America. In this post, I’ll show you how to find availability for Preferred Hotels, which ones can be booked for mo ..read more

Paying taxes with a credit card can be a great way to earn extra points and miles. A large tax bill could earn you thousands of points that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to earn. But before you jump into paying your taxes this way, it’s important to weigh the benefits with the cost. While paying taxes with a check or bank draft is free, using a credit card incurs processing fees. These fees might not be worth it, but in some cases they are–especially if you’re able to earn a large signup bonus for a credit card that you otherwise wouldn’t be able to meet the minimum spend on. In this post, I ..read more

For this post, I’ve mapped out a strategy for a two player household that will take you through your first three years. If you’re new to points, it can be hard to start to conceptualize how to map out a credit card opening strategy. Which cards make sense when? How does being in a two-player household affect your strategy? How do you take into account bank rules? My plan helps balance the cards between both partners in a household. You’ll be opening 5 cards each year. Each person will stay under 5/24 the whole time. And you’ll also earn a Southwest Companion Pass. This plan is for you if you ..read more

Avianca LifeMiles is a lesser-known airline rewards program that offers incredible value. They have over 60 hidden sweet spots for flights to and from Europe with crazy low prices. Our team has tracked down all of these sweet spots and compiled a list for you. Don’t think you have LifeMiles? They are easy to earn! Major bank programs like American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One Venture miles, and Citi ThankYou® Rewards points all transfer 1:1 to Avianca LifeMiles — sometimes even with a transfer bonus! In this article, I’ll show you what these sweet spots are, how to find them, and ho ..read more

The Chase Ritz Carlton® card flies under the radar of a lot of credit card enthusiasts because it is not open for new sign ups. But this card is still available as an upgrade option and a one of the best options for airport lounge access. The Priority Pass lounge access it offers is unmatched by any other card — all card holders (even authorized users) get full Priority Pass access — including to Priority Pass restaurants. You get unlimited Priority Pass guests. And it is free to add authorized users! If you frequent JFK, BOS, or LGA this card also gets you unlimited access to the new Chase ..read more

Vacation rental homes are often one of the best options for family vacation, but can be hard to book with points. This guide covers the best options for booking them using points. Vacasa Rentals via Wyndham Rewards A new partnership in 2021 between Wyndham Rewards has opened up some great possibilities for using points for vacation homes in the large Vacasa network! Sample property in Costa Rica. This house sleeps 6, has a private pool and is bookable with points! Wyndham charges per bedroom per night. This makes homes with lots of bedrooms very expensive but one bedrooms can be a great val ..read more

Playa del Carmen is a family-friendly destination that packs a punch! After a recent stay at the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen, I’m here to share what we learned so your next trip is even more enjoyable. Let’s start with the hotel. Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen: Rates, Points & Upgrades Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen This hotel falls under category 6 in the World of Hyatt program. Cash rates for standard rooms fluctuate significantly between $200 and $450+ per night, depending on the season. If you prefer using World of Hyatt points, expect redemption costs to vary between 21,000, 25,000, an ..read more

The Capital One Venture X Business card was released in the fall of 2023 and is a great option for a business card with premium perks. This card is very similar to the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, which is a personal version of this card. There are a few differences and reasons why you’d pick one over the other. Quick Hits Key Differences to Venture X Authorized Users for Venture X Business do not receive lounge access benefits Priority Pass membership for Venture X Business does include restaurant and experience benefits Card account will not show on your credit report there ..read more

With five total cards to choose from that earn Marriott Bonvoy points, it can be hard to pick one! The Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card have similar offers and similar annual fees. Here’s a breakdown of pros and cons and why you might choose one over the other. Quick Hits Choose the Marriott Boundless card if: You want a path to upgrade to The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card You aren’t as concerned about adding to your 5/24 status You are under 5/24 You aren’t ready to open business cards You don’t currently have the $95 Bonvoy ..read more

A limited time promo makes the Southwest Companion pass easy to earn with one credit card sign up bonus. Spend $4,000 within three months to earn a promotional Companion Pass that will get you BOGO travel through February 28, 2025. What Is a Southwest Companion Pass? A Southwest Companion Pass lets you name a person as your companion. Then they can fly with you anytime you fly and only pay about $5 in fees each way. (International flights will have higher taxes). These BOGO flights last for as long as you hold a Southwest Companion Pass — there is no limit on number of flights! You can also ..read more