Travel Points 101 Travel

08/01/2026

I earned my first Hyatt Brand Explorer free night in May.

It was easy.

After every 5 new Hyatt brands you try, you get a free night.

I plan to use my free night at the Grand Hyatt Denver in September.

Here is how you can earn your free night.

Thompson Chicago Hotel Photo By Tracy Nicole Want a free night at a hotel? The Hyatt Brand Explorer promotion is an easy […]

07/29/2026

I have Chicago booked for August.

Now, I will book a multi city trip to Los Angeles & Denver.

So, I should be almost caught up in my monthly flights.

I want to get to Europe this fall too.

07/28/2026

Huge 100k offer on Chase Sapphire Preferred ending July 30.

If you wanted the card, now is the time to get it.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred card's best-ever 100,000-point sign up bonus offer is officially ending on July 30, 2026, at 9 a.m. EST.

07/26/2026

Get a free drink at Capital One Cafes.

Capital One Cafes are offering a free handcrafted beverage

07/23/2026

Major back to school airline shopping portal bonus at most airlines.

Great time to earn some extra airline miles.

Earn up to 11,500 miles.

United MileagePlan Shopping is offering up to 2,500 bonus miles when shopping through their portal through 8/9/26: Earn 2,500 miles when you spend $600

07/21/2026

I just booked a sale to Chicago for $161 for August.

I should get to L.A. & Denver 2 weeks later.

I am getting better at choosing my destination by what is on sale.

I still enjoy getting on a plane almost every month.

When you get deals & spend less, you can travel more.

I hope everyone is enjoying summer.

07/20/2026

Do you know how to get a free hotel stay?

When I get on a flight almost every month, I try to get a free or nearly free hotel stay almost every month.

This helps me travel more.

Check my new page out to make sure you know all the ways to get a free hotel stay.

Let me know if I left any methods out.

Mayflower Hotel Washington, D.C. photo by Tracy Nicole Want to know how to get a free hotel stay? For many, getting a […]

07/19/2026

Huge 100k has higher offer on Chase Sapphire Preferred ending soon,

New applicants can earn 100,000 points with this Chase Sapphire Preferred offer — and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Here's why.

07/18/2026

Yes, I can say yes to you Chicago a second time this year.

I want to get better about booking flights by what is on sale.

I am reading this book, & it explains how much more you can travel if you always get deals.

So, I am booking Chicago Monday for August.

07/16/2026

Huge Delta Award Sale to Australia/New Zealand: Fly as low as 25k miles.

Delta Air Lines is offering a flash sale with flights from the U.S. to Australia and New Zealand from 25k SkyMiles. Here are the details.