“World’s Best” points-bookable hotels & resorts in the continental United States 2020
Travel & Leisure recently published their World's Best Awards for 2020. Using survey data, they rated the world's best destinations, airlines, resorts, etc. For...
The most Incredible Hyatt suites bookable with points worldwide
Earlier this week we took a look at The Most exciting Hyatt premium suites bookable with points in the United States. I find it...
By Deal or Destination? How do you travel?
When planning a vacation, do you decide your destination and then look for travel deals? Or, does the travel deal determine your destination? This...
Park Hyatt Zanzibar Royal Residence for 30K points per night
Following my post "Most exciting Hyatt premium suites bookable with points in the US," I've been researching the most exciting bookable-with-points premium suites outside...
Most exciting Hyatt premium suites bookable with points in the US
Last week we learned that it is now possible to use points to book Hyatt suites online. This makes it easier than ever before...
How To Use Hyatt’s Guest Of Honor Globalist Benefit
World of Hyatt's Globalist status is probably the most sought after status of any of the main hotel chains thanks to its generous benefits...
Marriott Homes & Villas. A great path to elite status?
I recently posted the fact that many people are closer than ever to earning meaningful Marriott Elite status (Platinum status or higher) thanks to...
American & JetBlue partner up (no word on award booking)
American Airlines and JetBlue today announced a partnership. This could get interesting if it leads to reciprocal award redemption, though at the moment we...
(EXPIRED) Australia in business class: decent April 2021 availability
At this point, it's anyone's guess as to when Australia will reopen its borders to foreign tourists and even more uncertain whether Americans will...
Hyatt allows booking suites online with points!
Hyatt has long allowed booking standard suites with points, but only by calling or messaging with Hyatt. More recently Hyatt expanded beyond just standard...
(EXPIRED) Amtrak offering 25% off awards
Amtrak is offering 25% off on point redemptions booked between July 14 and 16, 2020. Amtrak awards are already fairly reasonably priced; with these savings...
On my mind: Hyatt’s awesome promo
A couple of days ago Hyatt announced an excellent new promo offering up to 25% back on awards, free parking, and triple points for...
2 credit card guide: A European vacation with two welcome bonuses
While travel to Europe in the near term is highly unlikely for most Americans, many of us are likely thinking ahead to 2021 and...
What are IHG points worth now that they have dynamic pricing?
For years we have listed IHG points as being worth 0.57 cents each. This was based on the average redemption value reported in 2017 by...
