Miles & Points FAQ: Beginner Answers to Credit Card Points & Free Travel
New to points and miles? This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to search for award flights, transfer your credit card points to airlines, and book your ticket using miles. Whether you’re trying to book your first free flight or upgrade to business class, this beginner’s guide makes the process simple and stress-free.
TIPS FOR VISITING ITALY - WHAT I WISH I KNEW BEFORE OUR TRIP (trains, scams and summer travel)
Heading to Italy soon? These travel tips cover everything from train travel to how to buy museum tickets, where to stay in the Cinque Terre and how to get around in Venice. Everything I wish we knew before our trip!
Complete Guide to the Strasbourg & Colmar Christmas Markets (2026)
Planning a European holiday trip? The Strasbourg & Colmar Christmas Markets in Alsace are some of the best in Europe. This guide covers 2025 dates, how to get there, the most festive villages, where to stay, and insider tips to make your Christmas market adventure unforgettable.
WHAT IS THE CHASE 5/24 RULE AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
The Chase 5/24 rule means that you will not be approved for a credit card from Chase if you have been approved for more than five cards (from any bank)in the past 24 months. I’ll show you why it’s important, what you can do if you’re over 5/24 and what your Chase card strategy should be when you’re starting out.
Complete Guide to Travel Transfer Partners (2026): Chase, Amex, Capital One & Citi
Wondering how to get the most out of your credit card points? This guide breaks down Chase, Amex, Citi, and Capital One transfer partners so you can book flights and hotels for maximum value. Learn how flexible points give your family more travel options.
HOW TO SPEND three DAYS IN ZION NATIONAL PARK (Best Family Hikes, Where to Stay & Summer Tips)
We visited Zion National Park as part of our national parks road trip. We’ve visited twice in the past several years. This guide will share our best tips on how to explore Zion, how to get around, best places to stay and our fave family friendly hikes.
HOW TO SPEND TWO DAYS IN CHARLESTON with kids (family friendly itinerary)
Wondering how to spend 2 days in Charleston with kids? This family-friendly Charleston travel guide covers where to stay, what to eat, and the best things to do—from Rainbow Row and Fort Sumter to kid-approved spots like the Pineapple Fountain and Isle of Palms Beach. Perfect for a weekend getaway or family road trip stop.
HOW TO VISIT FLORIDA’S EMERALD COAST WITH POINTS AND MILES
Looking for the best beachfront hotels you can book with points along Florida’s Emerald Coast? This is one of our favorite beach vacations and best part - no passport required! From Pensacola to Destin to Panama City Beach, we’ve got you covered!
EIGHT WAYS I WOULD REDEEM CHASE ULTIMATE REWARDS® POINTS
Have you ever wondered what’s the best use of your Chase points? I’ll show you some of my favorite ways to redeem them with airlines and hotel partners and how to book.