The best time to apply for Delta American Express cards
Ask any points and miles enthusiast and they’ll tell you welcome offers are one of the most important parts of their game plan. The welcome offers we’ve earned from our cards have helped us book some great trips domestically and abroad. If you’re a frequent Delta flyer, you’re probably eyeing one of its cobranded cards […]
Hawaii travel 2025: How to book the flights using points and miles
From the bustling city of Honolulu to the long, winding Hana Highway, Hawaii has something for every traveler. Each Hawaiian island has a unique flair, pristine beaches and stunning natural beauty. Despite Hawaii’s reputation as a pricey tourist destination, there is a way to get to these dreamy islands without breaking the bank — you […]
Best Marriott all-inclusive resorts in the world
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you want to take laborious planning and financial guesswork out of your next vacation, booking an all-inclusive resort is a natural choice. At all-inclusive resorts, almost everything is included in the nightly rate, from meals and most drinks to activities […]
Deal alert: Kids fly (almost) free to Tahiti with Air Tahiti Nui’s ‘Family Fare’
Tahiti is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and overwater bungalows, but its relatively remote location can make getting there expensive. This is especially true for parents who are paying for themselves and their children (unless your kids have been saving all their allowance money, I suppose). Air Tahiti Nui, the primary […]
Current welcome bonuses on IHG One Rewards credit cards
If you have upcoming travel to any of IHG’s brands — including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Kimpton, InterContinental and Hotel Indigo — an IHG cobranded card can save you hundreds of dollars year after year. And that’s not even factoring in these juicy welcome bonuses. The business card’s highest-ever bonus will be […]
8 lesser-known ways your credit card can save you money
Here at TPG, we often focus on using credit cards to earn rewards to help fund our travel bucket list. Collect points and miles from spending, redeem them for incredible trips, repeat. However, our staffers also take advantage of many perks and offers that help them save serious money on their everyday purchases. In some […]
You can now pay your student loan debt with Bilt points — here’s how
The Bilt Rewards program has rolled out several exciting updates in recent months, from letting members earn points on rent with non-Bilt credit cards to introducing rewards on home purchases. Now, Bilt is adding even more new features — this time geared toward students and former students. Starting today, you can redeem Bilt Points toward […]
Best hotels on Oahu for a Hawaiian getaway
Often referred to as “The Gathering Place,” Oahu is the third-largest Hawaiian island and the most densely populated. It also happens to be having a particularly buzzy moment, as it’s the primary filming location for the forthcoming live-action “Lilo & Stitch” movie, which hits theaters May 23. But whether or not the beloved characters from […]
Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred should still be your first rewards card
It’s easy to decide you want to be able to travel for less, but it is hard to know where to start. While we have a guide to getting started with points and miles and even an entire Points101 free email series designed to get you going with rewards earning and burning and encourage you […]
How to Travel for Cheap (or Free) in 2025
Whenever I ask readers what the number one thing holding them back from traveling is, I almost always get the same answer: money. This problem — and how to overcome it — is my most asked question. “Matt, I don’t know how to afford travel. Help!” I have answered this question in a plethora of […]