Travel Points 101 Travel

09/13/2026

Hilton offering up to 200k points + plus free night on certain credit cards until January 13, 2027.

Great time to get a Hilton credit card!

American Express has increased welcome offers on its entire lineup of co-branded Hilton Honors credit cards for a limited time through January 13, 2027. Three of the four cards now come with an uncapped free night reward and a number of points in exchange for meeting specific spending requirement

09/11/2026

I try to get a free hotel stay on my monthly flight trips.

My next trip is to Los Angeles/ Denver (2 days L.A.), & (1 day Denver).

I get a free stay at the Grand Hyatt Denver with my free Hyatt night from the Brand Explorer promotion,

09/10/2026

Did you know you can earn cash or airline miles for booking your hotel through an online shopping portal?

Most people earn credit card points & hotel points, but may not go through online shopping portals.

Here is how it works.

Use an online shopping portal to book your hotel stay and get cash back or airline miles. This will save you at least 20% when combined with other methods.

09/10/2026

Earn some bonus Marriott points.

Marriott has announced a new global promotion.

Here are the details.

Marriott Bonvoy newest global promotion just launched, offering members up to 4,500 bonus points on eligible stays. Here's a roundup of all Marriott promotions.

09/10/2026

My next flight will be to Los Angeles & Denver.

It is a multi city flight.

So, I fly into L.A., & home from Denver.

The multi city flight cost was the same as a round trip to either city!

09/09/2026

Capital One Venture card offering higher sign up bonus of 75 k miles plus )300 credit.

Just keep in mind that the Venture X card may still be the better card for you.

The latest welcome offer on the Capital One Venture card is one to get excited about, especially when the total value adds up to $1,650.

09/08/2026

Expiring soon! Marriott cards offering 4 free nights or 150k points in plus $250 statement credit.

If you’re considering booking a last-minute summer trip, these Marriott card bonuses could help you save.

09/07/2026

Think you don’t qualify for a business credit card?

Most people do qualify, & business credit cards are a way to earn more points.

If you have any kind of side hustle, you have a business.

I have businesses that have not made money yet!

Two big business credit card bonuses are ending soon, so make sure to apply.

Chase says two 100,000-point Ink offers are ending soon. Here's why business-card skeptics and Delta travelers shouldn't automatically ignore the

09/07/2026

I hope everyone is enjoying their Labor Day.

I enjoyed Chicago last week, & go to Los Angeles and Denver at the end of the month.

This will be my first multi city trip in a long time.

I will be using my Hyatt Brand Explorer certificate at the Grand Hyatt Denver.

09/05/2026

Want to get a free hotel upgrade without elite status?

I find that asking when you check in is all that is needed.

I would either ask for an upgrade or early check in, but not both.

I was upgraded with no elite status at a Hyatt Regency outside of Chicago last week.

So, just politely ask if they have any upgrades.

Without elite status, you usually won’t get a suite, but something like a corner room offers more space.