Travel is the Point.

Award Booking Mistakes I Made (And How You Can Avoid Them)

Booking award travel can feel like unlocking a secret level of travel hacking—but it’s not without its traps. Over the years, I’ve made just about every mistake you can imagine when using points and miles. In this post, I’ll share some of my biggest award booking

Chase vs. Amex: Which Points Are Better for Booking International Flights?

When it comes to booking international award flights with points and miles, two of the biggest names in the game are Chase Ultimate Rewards and Amex Membership Rewards. But which one offers better value? The answer depends on your travel goals, airline preferences, and how flexible

Beginner’s Guide to Flexible Points (and Why They Matter)

If you’re just getting into the world of travel rewards, flexible points are one of the most important concepts to understand. Unlike cash back or airline-specific miles, flexible points can be transferred to a variety of airline and hotel partners, giving you far more control, versatility,

American Express Offers Bonus Points on Amazon Spending (Check Amex Offers)

American Express is giving some lucky cardholders a chance to earn extra points on their Amazon purchases! This new Amex Offer lets you rack up up to 2 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on eligible Amazon items. Here’s the breakdown: Targeted Amex Offer: Not everyone

AMEX Platinum Keep or Cancel? I’m Keeping Mine.

Covid-19 has forced upon us a “new normal”. We shop at home, we eat at home, we connect with our loved ones *at home*. American Express could have employed the rather tone-deaf sentiment of, “we are all in this together, so buy my product.” Instead they