Travel tips
Sleep soundly while traveling with these 8 essentials
May 21, 2026
With a few thoughtful additions to your travel kit, you can transform even the most unfamiliar space into a restful retreat.
Cash, portal, or points? I ran the numbers
May 20, 2026
I priced the same international flight three ways — cash, travel portal, and a points transfer. Here's which option won.
The Oura Ring is my best travel tool — and I got it for $66
May 20, 2026
The Oura Ring became my favorite travel companion after I stacked a sale with the Amex Platinum's $200 statement credit.
One status, two airlines' worth of perks
May 18, 2026
Earning status on two airlines is brutal. I get free bags, priority boarding, and more on American and Alaska from one status.
Hyatt is about to overhaul its award chart — here's what to do now
May 13, 2026
Hyatt's award chart and category shifts arrive May 20th. Here's what's changing and why you should book now.
How a short email (and a little AI) can land hotel upgrades
May 13, 2026
Hotel upgrades often come down to who you ask (and how). Use AI to find the right contact and craft a pre-stay email that lands.
Heading to Disney this summer? Make sure to pack these essentials
May 12, 2026
The Happiest Place on Earth can make you sad if you're not prepared. Here are our must-haves for your Disney packing list.
The best Bilt transfer partners for maximizing your points
May 12, 2026
Bilt offers 24 airline and hotel transfer partners. Here are the most valuable ones for maximizing your points on flights and hotels.
I broke my own rule about buying points — and saved thousands
May 11, 2026
See how a 90% bonus on purchased Hilton points unlocked a stay at the Conrad Koh Samui for a fraction of the cash rate.
This limited-time transfer bonus unlocks Emirates business for less
May 8, 2026
A limited-time Capital One transfer bonus makes Emirates business class to Bogotá bookable for under 40,000 miles.
I'm a points expert. AI still found money I left on the table in Rome.
May 8, 2026
I asked ChatGPT to audit a recent trip to Rome for missed points and miles. Here's what it flagged — and the prompt to use.
The two-day flight strategy that beat a business-class upgrade
May 7, 2026
An overnight layover turned a brutal travel day into two comfortable ones, and saved $1,500 per ticket vs. business class.
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