Travel tips

The small-airport strategy for cheaper fares and awards

July 12, 2026
Small hometown airport, big travel plans? Positioning flights unlock cheaper fares and better award redemptions.

3 AI prompts that show which credit cards deserve a spot in your wallet

July 9, 2026
Premium cards can feel like coupon books. Use AI to audit your perks, catch expiring credits, and run the keep-or-cancel math.

The pet travel gear I swear by after 13 countries with my cat

July 7, 2026
From carriers to treats, these are the essentials I rely on when traveling with my cat (dog options included).

The Aeroplan redemptions I keep coming back to

July 7, 2026
Aeroplan devalued its award chart in June 2026, but these four redemptions still deliver outsized value.

My plan to turn summer spending into over 300,000 travel rewards

July 6, 2026
Big planned expenses are the best time to open new travel cards. Here's a real strategy targeting 300,000+ points and miles.

Why I downgraded my Chase Sapphire Preferred

July 5, 2026
Holding two Sapphire cards felt unnecessary. Here's why I downgraded my Sapphire Preferred — and why the timing stung.

How to use AI to find the best airline program for your points

July 3, 2026
Tracking redemption options across alliances is complicated. This AI prompt surfaces every transfer partner option.

A tiny name mismatch almost cost me my dream Maldives booking

July 1, 2026
If your Chase-to-Hyatt transfer fails with a "special handling" error, a name mismatch may be to blame. Here's how I fixed it.

How I saved on a last-minute Amalfi Coast hotel during Ferragosto

June 29, 2026
Booking a last-minute hotel in Positano during Ferragosto wasn't cheap — until I applied my Venture X $300 travel credit.

Use AI to reverse-engineer the best card strategy for any trip

June 26, 2026
I can map out your entire credit card strategy for a trip. Here's the prompt to use, plus what to double-check.

Points Path members' top 10 Amazon Prime Day picks

June 25, 2026
Points Path readers know a good deal when they see one. We rounded up your most-purchased Prime Day items.

Prime Day, Round 2: More travel deals you don’t want to miss

June 24, 2026
The top travel deals from day #2 of summer Prime Day, including luggage, cameras, sleep trackers, and gaming consoles.
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