Flying business class around the world, luxury hotel stays, hours of free food and drinks at the airport- it’s all in a day’s work of a points & miles maven. This is my full guide to maximizing your points and what it’s really like when redeeming them.

Getting Started with Points
Compare the best credit cards and find the perfect fit for you. Reviews and suggestions on credit cards for frequent travel and for everyday use. Learn about perks like lounge access and ways to get outsized value from points by using transfer partners.
QUIZ: Best Beginner Travel Rewards Credit Card
American Express Platinum: Consumer vs. Business
Best Credit Cards for Less Frequent Travelers
Citi Strata Elite Card (NEW!): Full Review of Benefits, Bonus & Why It Matters
Citi Adds American Airlines as a Transfer Partner — What This Means for Your Points Strategy
Capital One Venture X Rewards Card Review- Still in my Wallet!
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review
Capital One Venture vs. Venture X Card- Which One is Right for You?
Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card Review: Best Ever Welcome Offer & No Annual Fee!
Credit Card Transfer Partners: Guide to Maximizing Points
Capital One Venture X Lounge Access: What You Need to Know
Around the World with Aeroplan Points (Layovers & Stopovers)
What is an Airport Lounge & How to Get in
Flight Reviews
Know what to expect when booking premium airline travel across a variety of routes and planes with honest flight reviews. Get insight on what seat to pick, which meal to order, and how to find the best deal on points and miles.
SWISS Business Class 777-300ER (ZRH-MIA) Review
Turkish Airlines Business Class A321NEO (IST-ZRH) Review
Condor Business Class A330-900 (MIA-FRT)
Virgin Australia Business Class 737-800 (DPS to SYD)
Etihad Business Class (AUH-SIN): Boeing 787-9
Etihad Business Class Review: A320-200 (CAI-AUH)
Egyptair Business Class Review 787: IAD to CAI
Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy Review- Worth it? (A330)
Hotel Reviews
Honest reviews on hotels on points and cash around the world. See the amenities, the loyalty recognition, and best ways to book luxury stays on a budget.
Holiday Inn Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Review
Hilton Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort: Full Guide & Honest Review
Sheraton Park City vs. DoubleTree Park City -The Yarrow (Skiing on Marriott/Hilton Points)
Best Resorts & Hotels in Hawaii on Points
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay Review: Best Resort in Hawaii?
The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay- Review: Is it worth it?
How to Book a Hawaii Trip on Points & Miles
24 Best Luxury Ski Resorts on Points
18 Best Budget Ski Hotels on Points
Sheraton Park City Review (Winter) – Best Use of Marriott Free Night Certs?
Airport Lounges
Not all lounges are created equal, pick the best available lounge at the airport you are visiting by seeing what they have to offer beforehand. Find out if you can take a shower, have full meal, or even have quick nap at some of these lounges.
Plaza Premium Lounge Cancún Terminal 4 (VIP Lounge by MERA) Review
Plaza Premium Lounge Helsinki Airport Review (Non-Schengen)
The Lounge (Air Transat) Cancun T4 Review
SWISS Business Lounge Zurich (Terminal E) Review
Turkish Airlines Business Lounge in Istanbul (IST)-Overnight Review
Avianca-TAP Air Portugal Lounge Review (MIA)
Capital One Venture X Lounge Access: What You Need to Know
What is an Airport Lounge & How to Get in
Latest News in Points and Miles
Life moves pretty quick, and it moves even faster in the world of points and miles. Stay on top of the latest tips, tricks, and news to keep your points valuable and relevant in the rapidly changing landscape of credit card, airline, and hotel loyalty.
