How we bought Hyatt points cheaply, an upgrade you don’t want, and more (Nick’s...
It has been almost two weeks since my last blog update about our experiences and learnings as we make our way to 25 destinations...
Chase Sapphire Reserve: New 125K Welcome Offer
Depending on your perspective, the Chase Sapphire Reserve card is now featuring an increased or decreased welcome offer of 125,000 Ultimate Rewards points after...
Alaska’s Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card review
The long-awaited Alaska Airlines premium card is now here. The new Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card costs $395 per year and offers several...
Alaska launches new Atmos Rewards program…and it’s actually pretty good
When loyalty programs announce "enhancements" or herald "exciting changes," it's almost always corporate code for "brace yourself for what's coming." It's not that we...
Adventures with Etihad Guest: “Fixing” and cancelling JetBlue awards
One of the things that is great about pursuing something like JetBlue's 25 for 25 promotion is that it gives you an opportunity to...
$900 Platinum card. Worth it? | Coffee Break Ep67 | 8-19-25
Another day, another premium credit card is making changes - this time, we've heard rumors that the Amex Platinum and Amex Business Platinum cards...
Stacking Chase Instacart deals
Ever since Chase teamed up with Instacart to offer complimentary Instacart+ and monthly credits, I've been happily saving money each month while also enjoying...
Which hotel credit card is the most rewarding for spending?
Co-branded credit cards, and hotel cards specifically, are often frowned upon as a place to put regular spend, especially in comparison to bank cards...
Lessons from the road, a hot new premium card coming, finding hotel deals and...
Some people love the comforts of home: a familiar bed, routine, and all of their own "stuff". That's not me; I love traveling. From...
Amex adding more hotel credits for Platinum and Business Platinum cards
A few weeks ago, American Express posted an announcement saying that there would soon be a "major" refresh coming to the Amex Platinum and...
Edgar Hotel Martha’s Vineyard, Ascend Collection: Great value for Choice points
We spent a night in Martha's Vineyard earlier this week and got an outstanding value for Choice Privileges points. I was literally about to...
(EXPIRED) Big new bonus on Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business
Update 8/14/25: We've been informed that the Chase Sapphire Reserve 100K + $500 travel credit will be ending at 7 am EST on 8/21/25....
A quick guide to transferable points programs
In our opinion, transferable points programs like Chase Ultimate Rewards and Amex Membership Rewards are the most valuable points (or "miles") to accumulate. These...
Flying First Class on British Airways Boeing 777-200 ER Boston to London
A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I flew British Airways' first class on the daytime flight from Boston to London. This was...
