After more than a decade of nonstop travel, I recently hit a point in my life where, all of a sudden, I was spending more on baby supplies than on plane tickets. That’s not to say I’m not traveling, or not traveling with my daughter. I am! But that baby stuff isn’t cheap, and the […]

Taco Bell Rewards is not your parents’ sort of loyalty program. It starts rewarding you almost immediately after you sign up and doesn’t make you wait forever to unlock a free taco or burrito. The program is fast, consistent and remarkably simple: Every standard reward costs the same 250 points. Then, Taco Bell layers on

Now more than ever, travelers are seeking out airport lounges as soon as they make it through the security checkpoint. Whether its finding a comfortable place to answer a few emails or eat lunch before a flight — or maybe starting a trip with a cocktail in an exclusive setting — lounges have increasingly become

One of the more beloved redemptions among points and miles enthusiasts is the 60,000-mile business-class award from the U.S. to Europe that is sometimes available through Air France and KLM’s Flying Blue program. It’s considered a redemption sweet spot because it is a favorable number of miles, and it’s easy to transfer points from multiple

Many of the best travel cards confer valuable benefits. For example, some cards provide hotel elite status while others offer travel statement credits. The American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offer perhaps the most comprehensive benefits of any premium travel rewards cards. A key benefit is access to Amex

Last month, American Express added a new transfer partner: The Leading Hotels of the World’s Leaders Club loyalty program. You can now transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to your Leaders Club account at a 4:1 ratio. And while this may look like a less-than-rewarding option on paper, it actually may represent the single best

Whether kids in your area have already returned to the classroom or are heading there imminently, back-to-school sales are in full swing. But here’s the thing about back-to-school sales: You don’t actually have to be a student to take advantage of them. This time of year can be a great opportunity to pick up those

When Chase announced a refresh of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) earlier this year, it started plenty of chatter among points and miles enthusiasts. One change in particular became a hot topic for both current and future cardholders: The coveted World of Hyatt 1:1 transfer ratio now had an expiration date.

When you’re applying for a credit card, you may wonder: “How good is the welcome offer I’m applying for?” There’s no simple answer to this question, but knowing the previous offers a card has had can help you determine what a good welcome offer is. Getting any welcome offer is better than getting nothing at

Avios is one of the most flexible airline currencies you can earn, and it is currently one of the cheapest to top up. That’s because American Express is offering a 30% bonus when you transfer your Membership Rewards points to British Airways Club, Iberia Club or Aer Lingus AerClub, and the bonus runs through Sept.