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A Sneaky Way to Purchase Disney Tickets with Credit Card Points
They call Disney World the most magical place on earth. But one part of any trip to Disney is far from magical: the cost. Sure, there are ways to save on a Disney vacation. But there's virtually no way...
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A Quick Trick for Extending Your Flight Credits Before They Expire
Got a travel credit from a canceled or rebooked flight that's about to expire? Good news—there’s a sneaky workaround that can buy you more time to use it for a future trip. One of the few silver...
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Our (Almost) Foolproof System to Get Over Jet Lag
Taylor Swift said it best: “Jet lag is a choice.” We think she's right. Sure, jet lag can be an absolute killer – no one wants to spend their vacation sleeping the day away when they should be out...
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Flight Prices are Dropping: Check Now, Rebook Your Flights & Save Even More!
We've all been there, wondering the exact same thing: “Should I book my flight now? But what if prices go down afterward?” Whether you're waiting to pull the trigger or you've already got flights for...
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New Offers: Earn Up to 185K Points (or 3 Free Nights) with a Marriott Credit...
Staying at Marriott hotels and wondering if you should get one of the chain's co-branded credit cards? With six different cards currently available (from not one but two different banks), there's...
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After Axing Free Bags & Blowing Up its Brand, Southwest Turns to Trolling
Southwest Airlines went where its flyers believed it never would – doing what even its CEO promised just months ago was absolutely off-limits – when it eliminated free checked baggage from nearly all...
View ArticleThe Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 1: The Best Bets for Flight Deals in 2025
It's finally here: Welcome to the Thrifty Traveler Podcast! In our inaugural episode, your hosts – Gunnar Olson and Kyle Potter – kick things off by focusing on the cheapest destinations for a trip in...
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The Master List of Credit Card Transfer Partners
Credit card points from banks like Amex, Chase, and Capital One are more valuable than any single airline mileage program for one simple reason: You can transfer them to a dozen or more different...
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Last Chance: Get a 25% Bonus Transferring from Amex to Hilton
If you've got a stash of Membership Rewards points from cards like *amex platinum* or *amex gold*, we've got good news: Amex is out with a 25% bonus when transferring to Hilton Honors … but not for...
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Buyer, Beware: Business Class Seats That Aren’t Worth the Points
Flying business (or first) class is about as good as it gets – especially if you're using points to book it. But not all business class seats are created equal … not even close. Lucky for you, there...
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8 Underrated Benefits of the Delta American Express Cards
Delta's co-branded American Express credit cards routinely offer big welcome bonus offers, but the real value of opening and keeping one of Delta's credit cards goes far beyond a big mileage bonus....
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Flying Boo: Air France/KLM’s Still Being Stingy with Award Space
Air France/KLM kicked off 2025 in the worst way, raising award rates by as much as 25% without warning … whether you're flying KLM economy across the pond or in Air France business class. But there was...
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Get Up to 50% More Points with These Current Transfer Bonuses!
Got a stash of transferable points from banks like American Express, Capital One, or Chase? Take advantage of these current transfer bonuses to get even more out of them. Think of transfer bonuses as a...
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Hilton Amex Offer: Save $75 at Select Properties this Spring
American Express just rolled out a limited-time Amex Offer that can help you save on an upcoming Hilton stay in the U.S., Canada, and even Mexico. Spend $250 or more at select Hilton brands in the...
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Last Chance: Earn Up To 170K Points With an IHG Credit Card!
For nearly two months now, Chase has been offering big, limited-time bonus offers on its pair of personal IHG co-branded credit cards. With the current offers, you can earn up to 170,000 points...
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Bummer: Delta Drops Nonstops to Tahiti from Schedule
Delta added nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tahiti (PPT) back in the winter of 2022, putting the dreamy French Polynesian islands within reach for millions of diehard Delta flyers. Sadly,...
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Our Favorite Ways to Maximize the Capital One Travel Credit
Capital One's top-tier offerings of the *venture x* and the *venture x business* come with useful travel perks ranging from access to Capital One Lounges and Priority Pass lounges to a $120 statement...
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Chase Announces 5% Freedom Flex Bonus Categories for Q2, 2025
A new set of quarterly bonus categories for the Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Flex® cashback credit cards are on the way. Every quarter, Chase mixes up the spending categories in which you can earn a...
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Summer Sweet Spots: How to Beat High Airfare to Europe This June, July, & August
Finding an affordable way to fly to Europe in June, July, and August can be a challenge. Even just for an economy seat, you might be staring at $1,200 to $2,000 roundtrip fares. Why? Because you're...
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Final Warning: Book These Hyatt Properties ASAP Before Award Rates Increase
We’re just one week away from Hyatt’s annual points shake-up, where 118 properties will move up a category, meaning you’ll soon need more World of Hyatt (or transferrable Chase Ultimate Rewards) points...
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