Ariana is a travel rewards expert who has been covering points, miles and free travel for over seven years. She previously served as managing editor for FlyerTalk and Frugal Travel Guy. When she's not contributing to NerdWallet, she runs her own travel hacking blog, PointChaser.com.
This week, Google released its annual list of trending travel destinations for 2020 and the results are interesting, representing both popular tourist destinations and lesser-known cities. If you’re pondering your…
When it comes to booking hotels on points, there are more choices now than ever before. With big brands like Hyatt and Marriott partnering with boutique chains and even home…
Whether you live on sunny pastures or an area where it snows, a ski vacation makes for a fun winter getaway. But depending on where you travel, it can also…
Whether you already have elite status or hope to achieve it, this is a good time to evaluate your 2020 hotel elite status goals. Elite status benefits can be very…
The new year presents a fresh start in all things, including your rewards strategy. Now is the time to start planning your travel for the year and figure out how…
Heading to Mexico, Costa Rica or Brazil this year? If you’re traveling by June 30, 2020, you could save up to 40% on hotels in these destinations through Chase Ultimate…
When you think of the best hotel rewards programs, chances are the big four come to mind: Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott. These programs are mainstream and get the most…
Rewards credit cards often come with substantial welcome bonuses that make applying for them a good proposition. However, many of these cards carry annual fees of $89 or higher. So…
On the surface, the and are very similar cards when it comes to welcome bonuses, category bonuses and travel protection coverage. Both cards have the same annual fee and are…
Airline elite status comes with enviable perks that have inspired many travelers to go to extreme lengths to maintain them. Whether it’s seat upgrades, free checked bags or a speedier…
