FIVE STEPS TO TAKE AFTER GETTING A NEW CREDIT CARD
The number one key to success with traveling with credit card points is staying organized. To be able to sustain long term free travel you will be applying for a new credit card every one to three months when you first start out. This means you have to keep track of application dates, bonuses, annual fees, 5/24 status, etc.
HOW TO FLY YOUR FAMILY TO EUROPE ON points
If you’re looking for one of the cheapest ways to get to Europe on miles and points, look no further than Air France. For just 15k points each way, you can fly to Europe for just 30k points round trip. That’s half the award price that other airlines charge.
THE CHASE TRIFECTA: HOW TO earn more CHASE ultimate POINTS
Here’s how I use the Chase Sapphire, Freedom Flex, and Ink Cash together to earn more points on everyday spending. I’m also sharing how the Freedom Flex can earn 7x points on dining from October through December 2026.
Five days in New Orleans: A Guide
Guest post:
Having had our first baby three weeks before the pandemic started in 2020, travel was not a priority these last two years. But neither my husband nor I had ever been to New Orleans and though the humid, beignet & booze-laden stories you often hear of didn’t appeal to us, the culture, Jazz scene, and rich history certainly did! For our first post-pandemic, post-baby vacation, we chose to visit The Big Easy, here is our guide!
HOW TO VISIT PARIS ON MILES AND POINTS: A STEP BY STEP GUIDE
Are you dreaming about a trip to Paris but travel seems out of reach right now? I’ll show you how with two credit card sign up bonuses you can fly to Paris for under $100 and stay four nights free. Paris is one of my favorite European destinations.
The Ultimate New England Fall Road Trip Itinerary: 5 Days of Scenic Drives, Leaf Peeping & Charming Towns
Looking for the ultimate fall getaway? This New England road trip itinerary takes you through six picturesque states, with scenic drives framed by stunning foliage, white church steeples, and pumpkin-filled porches. From Vermont’s covered bridges to coastal charm in Maine, this guide has everything you need for a cozy, unforgettable autumn adventure.
SHOULD YOU CANCEL YOUR CARD AFTER THE FIRST YEAR?
Almost every day I get a message on Instagram asking if you should cancel your credit card after getting your welcome bonus points. The answer is no, no and no. You should absolutely keep your credit card for at least one year. Credit card companies are cracking down on people that they believe are gaming the system, that is people that apply for a card, earn the sign up bonus and then cancel the card quickly.
visiting AMSTERDAM FREE with miles and POINTS
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.
WHY I LOVE THE CAPITAL ONE VENTURE X REWARDS CARD // A MINI REVIEW
Last year, the Capital One® Venture X Rewards Credit Card burst on the scene with an unbelievable welcome offer putting this card on everyone’s radar and even had us reconsidering 5/24 all together!