After years of editing and reading articles about all-inclusive beach resorts, I finally took the leap on my very first all-inclusive beach trip. In June, I traveled to Isla Mujeres, a small but accessible island off the coast of Cancun, Mexico (which is a popular all-inclusive resort destination in and of itself). Isla Mujeres is […]
As soon as people find out that I work for The Points Guy, they almost always follow up with one question: “What’s the best credit card?” My answer is usually, “It depends” — because there truly is no one-size-fits-all credit card that’s best for everyone. Several factors go into determining the best credit card for
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card provides great value to occasional travelers who want to maximize the miles they earn. This card features a $95 annual fee and earns at least 2 miles per dollar on all purchases. Its flashier sibling, the $395-annual-fee Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, offers an enhanced travel
Citi cardholders can redeem their Citi ThankYou Rewards points for gift cards or bookings through the Citi Travel portal. However, to maximize your hard-earned points, we recommend transferring them to airline and hotel partners. Citi has 22 transfer partners, split between 15 airline loyalty programs, five hotel programs, the Virgin Red rewards club and one
Airlines and hotels regularly devalue their programs and increase the number of points and miles needed for flights and award stays — this is nothing new. However, credit card experts continually remain loyal to Chase for two main reasons: High-value Chase Ultimate Rewards points are flexible, and Chase offers a pairable card lineup that allows
Southwest Airlines offers five credit cards you can apply for: three personal and two business ones. With the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card (see rates and fees), Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card and Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card (see rates and fees), new cardholders can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $4,000
Spending 48 hours in Chad is an adventure that offers a glimpse into the country’s unique culture, landscapes, and history. From ancient desert formations to vibrant markets, this short visit can introduce you to some of the most fascinating Chad tourist attractions. If you’ve enjoyed Kach’s 48 hours in Tunis, Tunisia or 48 hours in
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders, listen up. Air Canada Aeroplan is offering you a flight credit worth 5,000 Aeroplan points just for holding the card (see rates and fees). All you have to do is register here. This promotion applies only to the primary cardmember, not any authorized users. (Photo by JL IMAGES/Shutterstock) How to get
Transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities to maximize your points and miles and work your way toward fantastic award redemptions. You can sometimes get significantly more value from your rewards by transferring them to an airline or hotel partner during one of these bonus periods. Remember, though, that these are limited-time offers, so you’ll need
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and its more budget-friendly sibling, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), are among the best travel credit cards due to their amazing earning rates. They both earn 3 Chase Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent on dining purchases worldwide, plus 4 points per dollar
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