Another Word For Travel

28/07/2025

So Citi came out with a new premium card. Check out what I think about it and whether I recommend it.

The Citi Strata Premier now transfers to American Airlines 1:1. Learn why this $95 card may be the smartest travel pick of 2025.

07/07/2025

Excellent news for U.S. Travelers!

21/06/2025

We are in Cuba planning our next Journey To Your Roots experience! Did you know that Cuba has a large population of West African descendants?

16/06/2025

Last week it was Chase Sapphire Reserved and Capital One Venture X news. This week it's AMEX Platinum. We anticipate the Platinum cards will go up to $895 or worse $1,000 for annual fees. Check out our new blog:
https://www.anotherwordfortravel.com/travelblog/amex-platinum-revamp-2025

14/06/2025

Part 4 of our Points Blog Series: We are using Capital One miles to book an 8 day/7 night vacation. We don't talk about Capital One miles a lot but one great thing about the Capital One Venture X card is the purchase eraser. While Capital One doesn't have many hotel transfer partners, the purchase eraser helps to offset that. Check out how we utilized the purchase eraser to get our trip paid for.

In Part 4 of my series, discover how to fly from Chicago to Peru and stay in 5-star hotels in Lima and Cusco—using Capital One Miles to cover 100% of your trip.

13/06/2025

Third blog post in this series and we are looking at point travel to Africa. This time we are leaving from Charlotte going to Kenya and staying in Five Star accommodations. Total out of pocket is less than $500. Have points that you want to use but don't know how? Send us a message and we will book your dream vacation using points!

Discover how I booked a 7-day trip to Kenya using Amex and Chase points—round-trip flights and 7 nights in Nairobi, all for under $500 out of pocket.

12/06/2025

In this second installment of traveling on points, we use 200k Bilt points for a free 7 day/6 night Jamaica from Nashville Tennessee. We are picking random places so you don't think all the best deals have to come out of New York. 😃 https://www.anotherwordfortravel.com/travelblog/blog-series-travel-on-points-for-free

11/06/2025

In our first blog in this series, we show you how to book a 3 day/2night Caribbean vacation for FREE using just 175,000 points.
https://www.anotherwordfortravel.com/travelblog/how-i-used-200000-amex-points-to-book-a-2000-caribbean-vacation-for-free

10/06/2025

The Chase Sapphire Reserved Card's annual fee is rumored to increase from $550 to $795. See whether you should hold on to the card or ditch it. Check the comments for a link to our travel blog.

09/06/2025

On our last group trip we journeyed to the Nairobi National Park. It was an awesome sight to see rhinos and the Nairobi city sky line at the same time. Make sure you join us on our next adventure!

09/06/2025

Yes airlines are charging more for solo travelers. Learn why it's happening and what you can do to ensure you get the lowest fares on our newest blog post.

Solo travelers may be paying more for flights. Learn why airlines charge more for solo tickets and discover tips to avoid hidden airfare costs.

09/06/2025

We are headed to Ethiopia in October and can't wait to taste the coffee culture of Ethiopia!

Coffee Cultivation in Ethiopia🇪🇹

Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee and a major coffee-producing nation, known for its unique and diverse flavor profiles.

It's the world's fifth-largest coffee producer and a major exporter of Arabica coffee, with over 4 million small-scale farmers involved in its production.

Ethiopian coffee is not only a significant economic driver but also an important part of the country's culture and social life