My take on Bilt 2.0
Bilt arguably has the best set of transfer partners and the best periodic transfer bonuses among transferable points programs. Despite that, Bilt hasn't been...
Bilt 2.0 Credit Cards: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The new Bilt 2.0 credit cards were officially announced earlier today. Along with the card details we have already reported (see card details here),...
Shortcuts to Hyatt elite status and Milestone Rewards
Hyatt's top tier Globalist elite status is awesome. It offers suite upgrades, free full breakfast, free parking, waived resort fees, and more. No other...
Bilt 2.0 cards are official: Up to 2x everywhere + 4% back in Bilt...
Bilt, the neighborhood rewards program that offers the opportunity to earn points on rent, mortgage, and with a plethora of neighborhood merchants, has officially...
Success: Capital One Shopping cash back on a hotel booking, 10 months later
Many credit cards offer bonuses when booking hotels through the credit card portal, and some credit cards offer hotel credits. However, I don't highly...
Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits
If you have earned 50 elite qualifying nights with Marriott Bonvoy within a calendar year, then you are eligible to pick a "Choice Benefit"....
Complete Guide to Sonesta Travel Pass (2026)
Sonesta is a hotel program that tends to fly under the radar for most points-and-miles folks (including me). It’s been around since the 1930s,...
Tim’s 2026 Elite Status Plans: Titanium! Diamond! Platinum! Oh My!
It can be discouraging to see the meters and charts that track our various elite statuses reset to empty as the clock strikes 12:00...
A weekend in Birmingham, England: German Christmas market, Peaky Blinders experiences, canal cruise, &...
My in-laws came to visit us in the UK for a couple of weeks over Christmas and New Year. A month or two beforehand...
Bilt changes are coming, sharing the spoils of the hobby with friends and family,...
Flexibility is so much fun.
Before miles and points, I didn't change trips: I booked and prepaid for flights and was locked in to all...
Best ways to share rewards with friends and family | Frequent Miler on the...
In today's episode, we'll talk about a Universal Theme park hack, how to fix airport lounge overcrowding, and the best ways to share points,...
Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts® (FHR) Guide: Your questions answered
Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts® (FHR) is a "luxury" hotel booking program available to both business and consumer Platinum cardholders. When booking hotels through...
The mixed bag of Marriott Nightly Upgrade Awards
Marriott Bonvoy members who earn 50 elite nights in a calendar year earn Platinum Elite status and a Choice Benefit. Those most commonly chosen...
Greg’s elite plans for 2026
It's my turn! Nick previously covered his 2026 elite plans here, and Stephen covered his plans here. Interestingly, each predicted that they would not...
