World of Hyatt is one of the only major hotel loyalty programs that still maintains award charts. Although the program uses dynamic pricing for Mr & Mrs Smith properties, it still publishes and uses fixed award charts for the others. The program also maintains different award charts for all-inclusive resorts and Miraval resorts. On May…

The American Express® Gold Card makes TPG’s top charts yearly as one of the best cards for dining at restaurants. It comes with food-focused bonus categories and a slate of other valuable perks that can help you save big — whether at home or on the road. While the annual fee is $325 (see rates…

It’s a big day in the world of hotel loyalty, as World of Hyatt — long revered as the most valuable hotel program out there — has officially launched its new award charts. While the changes were first announced in February, the updated pricing appears to be live across the portfolio. And unfortunately, this also…

Seven years ago, budget airlines were on a roll. With rock-bottom fares and tons of flights to vacation hot spots, ultra-low-cost carriers like Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines raked in cash by wooing travelers with the chance to fly for less than the cost of a meal out — especially if you could fit all…

If you’re a Chase Sapphire or Freedom cardholder, you now have a new benefit through Dec. 31: Earn an additional 10 points per dollar spent (on up to $1,500 per month) when you check out with Paze at participating merchants. This is notable news for anyone trying to rack up Ultimate Rewards points, since it…

Maximizing loyalty programs and credit card rewards have taken me to more than 60 countries in my lifetime, and I’ve tried just about every tip out there — using transfer bonuses, snagging cards with limited-time welcome offers, double- or triple-dipping, and even mattress and mileage running. But one of my strategies is nowhere near as…

We often cover which credit cards to get, when cards have the best-ever bonuses, how to maximize various card perks, and more. And it’s for good reason. Rewards credit cards can unlock the ability to travel more for less. I should know: I currently have 25 open card accounts, and each serves a purpose in…

Air France-KLM Flying Blue is a popular loyalty program, in no small part due to its monthly Flying Blue Promo Rewards. And, starting May 19, cardholders of the Air France KLM Visa Signature® Credit Card can earn up to 3 Flying Blue miles per dollar spent on their rent payments. The information for the Air…

American Express cardmembers can earn bonus Membership Rewards points, airline miles and hotel points by referring friends and family members to eligible cards. Depending on the card you carry and the current offer attached to your account, referral bonuses can be quite lucrative — especially if you regularly recommend cards to people in your orbit…

JetBlue is making a big push in Fort Lauderdale, where it’s hoping to cement its place as the city’s top airline in the wake of Spirit Airlines. But there are only so many planes to go around. So, as JetBlue adds a host of new routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the carriers is…