Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of the most valuable transferable currencies you can earn. Because of this — and Chase’s 5/24 rule — many people start with an Ultimate Rewards points-earning card when they first get into points and miles. Currently, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) has a best-ever welcome bonus…

If you haven’t evaluated your credit card portfolio lately, now is a great time to do so. Credit card welcome bonuses and offers are the quickest and easiest way to rake in lots of points and miles, so we regularly update the roundup of our favorite current offers in our best credit cards guide. But…

Not only is London a popular destination, but it’s also a great connecting point for other places in Europe and beyond. So, whether you want to visit London or use it as a connecting point, you may be curious how you can travel to London with points and miles. London has five airports, but the…

Delta Air Lines refers to premium economy as Premium Select, and it’s a wonderful middle ground between first or business class and economy. Flying Delta premium economy internationally can mean the difference between arriving rested or exhausted, and it’s a splurge many Delta flyers are willing to make these days. In this guide, we’ll walk…

Twelve years since American Express opened its first-ever Centurion Lounge, the issuer has perhaps its biggest news yet for travelers. Amex is debuting an all-new lounge concept that will operate in tandem with its existing Centurion Lounges. Dubbed “Sidecar by the Centurion Lounge,” these new boutique-style outposts will be dedicated to the dining experience and…

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 some version of, “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…

American Express is bringing the Centurion Lounge to Japan with the opening of its long-awaited outpost at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND). The 7,500-square-foot space opens this week and is in Terminal 3 near Gate 114. Highlights of the new lounge include a Japanese-inspired design and a comprehensive selection of local food-and-beverage options. When to go:…

I’ve always been a planner — especially when it comes to travel. Sure, there are last-minute deals and pots of award availability that come up shortly before departure, but with a 10-year-old daughter bound by a school schedule and a spouse who also works full time, planning ahead is a necessity. And recently, it allowed…

Southwest Airlines is expanding in the Caribbean, with plans to serve its first new destination in nearly half a decade. The Dallas-based carrier on Monday announced it will launch nonstop service to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The new flights will begin in early 2026. When to go: These are the best times…

The Dragon Bravo wildfire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park forced the evacuation and closure of a portion of the park this past weekend. Only the North Rim — not to be confused with the more frequented South Rim of the park — will remain closed for the remainder of the 2025…