One way to fast-track earning elite status in a hotel loyalty program is by taking advantage of promotions that help you earn bonus elite night credits. Luckily for Marriott Bonvoy loyalists, the program just launched a new promotion that comes with bonus points and elite night credits, just in time for spring travel. The Westin…

When business owners start earning travel rewards from their spending, their first goal is usually to rack up enough points to take a family vacation. But there are extremely valuable rewards — in addition to those points and miles — you could be earning with your loyalty. In some cases, the volume of spending a…

If you fly Delta Air Lines even a few times a year, you’ve probably wondered whether one of the airline’s cobranded cards is worth adding to your wallet. With multiple personal and business options offering overlapping benefits at different price points, choosing the right Delta card can feel more confusing than helpful. To ease that…

The Rove Miles platform allows members to double-dip at “Loyalty Eligible” properties, where you can earn hotel points and elite status benefits on top of Rove miles. You can even earn bonus miles by paying with a cobranded hotel credit card … at least, in theory. I was excited at the prospect of stacking rewards…

Renters in the Bilt Rewards ecosystem, take note: It’s time to set up rent payments with your new Bilt 2.0 card. Whether you were a Bilt 1.0 pro or you’re brand new to earning Bilt Points for your rent, there are some steps for you to take and important factors to consider before you make…

Last July, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration announced a new initiative to make the journey through the airport less stressful for families. As part of the “Families on the Fly” campaign, the TSA created dedicated security checkpoint lanes for families at more than a dozen airports and announced plans…

Why would I spend nearly $400 on a hotel I didn’t really want or need to stay at? It’s all about American Airlines AAdvantage Loyalty Points. In fact, I stayed at the Miami International Airport Hotel twice just to earn enough Loyalty Points to reach a new reward tier after I requalified for top-tier AAdvantage…

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…

If you’re planning a visit to the United Kingdom, getting an Electronic Travel Authorisation, or ETA for short, needs to be high on your travel to-do list. While the ETA requirement has technically been in effect for over a year, authorities have been somewhat flexible on enforcing it. As of Feb. 25, that leniency is…