We visited Amsterdam at the end of our ten day trip to Europe. Flights were less than $100 booked with points and eight out of ten hotel nights were free with points. In Amsterdam we stayed three nights free at the Hyatt Regency Amsterdam.

Payton and I spent three days in Amsterdam at the end of our ten day trip to Europe. This was my third trip to the city so we were able to relax a little bit and there was no pressure to try to see all the big sights. This is why I really recommend visiting a city more than once. The second time around is so much more enjoyable!

Visiting Belgium? Don’t miss Bruges. The fairytale city of canals, cobblestones, and medieval charm. In this Bruges travel guide, I’ll show you how to plan the perfect weekend in Bruges including how to get from Brussels by train, the best things to do (from Markt Square to canal cruises), where to stay with hotel points, and why Bruges is magical year-round—from summer days to the famous Christmas markets.

Having a stash of points means deciding to take a last minute trip to Europe is not only possible, but it’s totally doable too! Payton and I just got back from a ten day trip to Europe. Our flights were almost free with points and eight of the ten days we stayed were free with hotel points.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred is the perfect starter travel credit card. In this post, I break down its best perks, why it’s beginner-friendly, how to maximize points with transfer partners like Hyatt, and where to find sweet spot redemptions for travel.