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Travel Diaries: How I Took a Luxury Vacay to Arizona on Points
This Nerd used points and perks to cover travel expenses on her glamorous getaway in Arizona.
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How You’ll Earn United Premier Qualifying Points On Flights
How you earn PQPs depends on whether you're booking a United, partner or preferred partner flight.
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U.S. Travelers to EU to Face New Fee, Paperwork in Late 2026
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is set to launch in late 2026.
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The Best Credit Cards for Disney Vacations
The Disney Inspire Visa Card actually delivers — but only if you vacation with Disney at least once a year.
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8 Things to Know Before Getting the Capital One Venture Card
Make sure you spend enough on travel each year to maximize the Venture card's benefits.
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IHG vs. Marriott: Which Is Right for You?
Marriott outperforms IHG on a couple of fronts, but there's no harm in pursuing status with both chains.
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The Ultimate Guide on Southwest Flights to Vegas
The carrier's selection of high-value direct flights makes it easy to get to Vegas.
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The Guide to Open-Jaw or Multi-City Flights With Chase Points
You can only book an open-jaw flight through the Chase's travel portal if it's three segments long.
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How to Get Free Flights (Or Close to It)
Earning free flights comes down to two essential steps: Joining an airline loyalty program and opening a travel rewards card.
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8 Things You Should Know Before Getting the AmEx Platinum Card
The $2,500+ worth of credits on this card can offset the fee — but only if you'll actually use them.
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How to Get Free Upgrades on Flights
Elite status — whether yours or someone else's — is the best way to get free upgrades.
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8 Critical Things to Know Before Getting a Marriott Credit Card
Understand your spending and travel habits so you can pick the card that will deliver the most value for you.
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How to Find and Book United Saver Awards Through Partners
Booking saver award flights through United's partners means you'll likely redeem fewer points for the same trip.
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How to Earn American Airlines Miles With Your Savings Account
Open a savings account with Bask Bank or a priority checking account with Citi and earn AAdvantage points.
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Lawsuit Against Marriott Makes Hotel Pricing Math Easier
Marriott commits to a policy that would be transparent in the disclosure of mandatory fees like resort fees.
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How to Get TSA PreCheck
Get TSA PreCheck by completing a short application and a quick in-person appointment.
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Delta vs. United vs. American
Delta beats American and United with lower fees and better operations.
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How to Transfer AmEx Membership Rewards Points to Airlines and Hotels
You'll need to link accounts and have a fair bit of information on hand, so set aside time to make transfers.
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How to Skip Lines at the Airport
Buy into a security clearance program, upgrade your fare or hold certain credit cards to skip the wait.
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The Best Marriott Hotels for 50,000 Points
These properties are a great redemption value for free night certificates and points alike.
