Travel hacking

Here’s your chance to earn a Southwest Companion Pass without a credit card. This offer ends August 28, 2025.

When you’re trying to earn a Southwest Companion Pass to get free flights for up to two years and there’s not a Companion Pass in one card shortcut, most people consider getting a Southwest business card. But how do you decide which Southwest business card is right for you? Keep reading to learn how to …

If you have the World of Hyatt credit card, you can earn up to 5,000 bonus Hyatt points with the World of Hyatt’s new promotion, February Spend offer. Learn more about the World of Hyatt card. These points are in addition to the points you’re already earning with your card and stack with the Bonus …

You can get a 30% bonus on Hyatt points when you buy points by February 23, 2021. I’ve written about when you should buy hotel points and when you should buy airline miles. Generally, buying airline or hotel points to stockpile and build your stash isn’t recommended. But if you planning where to travel in …

It’s time to earn in the Hilton Honors Points Unlimited promotion. You’ll earn 2,000 points every stay at a Hilton hotel plus an extra 5,000 points every 5 nights for stays through May 2, 2021. The points earned through this promotion are bonus points. Bonus points don’t count towards earning elite status. But you can …

Is the Hilton Aspire card the best hotel credit card? Is it worth having, even with the annual fee? Does it deserve a spot in your wallet? Is the Amex Hilton Aspire card one of the best travel rewards cards available? Keep reading this Hilton Aspire card review to find out why you should get …

In February, two weeks after I travel hacked Las Vegas, I travel hacked New Orleans. Despite my love for beignets, it had been more than 12 years since my last visit to the Big Easy. A return visit was long overdue. But unlike my trip many years ago, on this visit, I travel hacked New …

One of the easiest cities to travel hack is Las Vegas. Travel hacking Las Vegas is simple to do but not always necessary. Las Vegas is one of those destinations that you can do on the cheap by staying at off strip hotels or inexpensive strip hotels. Or you can live it up and splurge …

A free luxury trip to Europe is possible by using miles and points from travel rewards cards. Here’s how to get a $23,000 ten day trip to Europe for $633. One of the best times to travel to Europe is during the winter. The off-season keeps prices lower. Four years ago I travel hacked Europe. …

Thank you to everyone who attended today’s travel hacking lunch event at Pure Financial. As promised, here are the links from my seminar slides. I’ve included links to other posts that you’ll find helpful in your travel hacking journey. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. Travel Hacking Lunch Event Travel …

Which travel reward card earns points and cash and has a welcome bonus? That’s what Sherianne wants to know. Sherianne sent me a text, My travel rewards credit card is about to renew. I have one like that I can exchange points for cash. This is your expertise, should I change so I can get …

Do you know how to get another free night from Hyatt? Hyatt has made it easier to earn free hotel nights. From a free night every year from the World of Hyatt credit card to brand explorer awards. Free stays booked with points or free night certificates count towards earning elite status can earn you Globalist …