Credit cards that earn flexible currency, such as Chase Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards, have really ruled the roost when it comes to my favorite ways to earn miles and points. But, some recent changes by Capital One have really

It's a great question. After a year of largely staying home and earning miles and points from credit card purchases, it's time to start traveling for many folks (and will be soon for many more). Should you be paying cash for airline tickets and hotel room

Plenty going on this week! Delta was one of the airlines to announce shortcuts to status this week. When will we see more of this? And, Hilton hotels sending out strong signals that customers should expect fewer amenities in the future. What's on the

I've been keeping tabs on the travel world as I get closer to being back on the road. This week I caught up with folks who traveled within the past 10 days. First, we catch up with Paul Singh, a friend and co-investor in a number of startup companies.

When I decided to start Miles to Go, it was due in part to years of listening to Dots, Lines & Destinations. It's a podcast run by three friends who frequently come off the rails while digging deep into the world of travel. It's definitely a differe

Many of you have hotel credit cards that award free night certificates, usually on an annual basis when you pay the annual fee. When's the right time to use them, especially when you consider hotel rates are all at crazy low levels? Meanwhile, I've got

As we got a month or so into the pandemic, it became pretty clear that many of us wouldn't be able to get much value from travel credit cards. When you consider how much some of annual fees can be on various cards, it's important to make sure you're ge

Just about a month ago Hyatt announced that many of their resorts in Latin America would be providing free COVID-19 testing for guests traveling to America after their stay. With the US now requiring a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country, it was

This week I'm breaking down a reader question on which credit he should keep and which one he should ditch. And, we'll catch up with Becky Pekora again, this time to talk about a trip to Iceberg Alley. Don't forget, we're giving away a free year of St

We've got two new topics for you this week and both can make your next dream vacation a whole lot more achievable. Spencer is back with us from Straight to the Points talking about his new premium service. To celebrate the launch, we're giving away a fre