It’s hard to believe it’s the last day of 2025 already. This year has been full of travel experiences for my family, all thanks to this miles and points hobby. We explored new destinations, and I returned to some places I haven’t visited in many years. This year, I completed...

I’m enjoying some days off work and spending time with my family. I hope you are doing the same! Here is the latest miles and points news from around the web: Bilt Rent Day January 2026 and Bilt 2.0 Speculation: I’m not impressed at all with Bilt’s January 2026 Rent...

Like most families, we’re constantly on the go. Whether it’s running from one school function to another, in between practices, or daily errands like groceries and gas, there doesn’t seem to be enough time with the family. Like, actually spending time together rather than coexisting in the same room. So...

You would think that when it comes to passports, the rules would be the same across the board from country to country. It’s not that simple For example, several countries…

If you’re a United enthusiast—or you simply live at a United hub—don’t be so quick to piss on Air India’s Maharajah Club.

I’m going to let you in on a little secret – don’t tell anyone, but until this year, I had never seen the movie Home Alone. I know, I know…the…

The past two years,  I have divulged my miles and points balances in a blog post (see my 2024 post and my April 2025 post). I’m constantly earning and burning miles, so my balances always fluctuate.  See Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles and Points.  I recently...

My daughter had been romanticizing Christmas in New York City and with nearly no notice, my wife and I decided to make it happen. Behold the power of points.  Let’s Go To New York City At 3:30 in the afternoon on a Tuesday, my wife got a crazy idea to...

Bilt Adds Spirit Airlines as Transfer Partner: I admit, I’m surprised by this development. You can now transfer Bilt Rewards points to Spirit, making Bilt the only points currency that transfers to Spirit Airlines. See the news release here. Rove Giving Mesa Cardholders Free Points: In the aftermath of the...

A few days ago, the Mesa Homeowners Card abruptly went out of business. This is a card I’ve mentioned before on the blog and was thinking about getting “someday”. It was an attractive zero-annual-fee card because it offered points on mortgage payments (didn’t have to be charged on the card)...

The trend with miles and points credit cards over the past few years has been the introduction of high annual fee cards with lots of “perks” to offset those high fees. I’m not a fan. I’d rather just have no or low fees an skip most of those “perks”. But,...

It’s Triple Dip Time! This post on Travel on Points explains the math behind triple dipping on a new credit card you open in December. In theory, this can be done with any card that offers benefits that renew with the calendar year (instead of cardmember year). American Grandma Busted...

Both of the Qatar Visa cards (by Cardless) have increased welcome bonuses. Non-affiliate links to both cards here. Qatar Airways Privilege Club Signature Credit Card 20,000 bonus Avios after the first transaction 45,000 bonus Avios after spending $3500 in the first 90 days 4X Avios on Qatar purchases 4X Avios...

Are you shivering in freezing temperatures or sweating under the southern summer sun? Either way, you’re probably wondering what’s the best island to visit in Hawai’i in January. Hawai‘i in January offers warm beaches, lush landscapes, and unique seasonal experiences. Whether you’re looking to unwind, embark on an adventure, or...