Some of our most valuable redemptions are the result of transferring bank points such as Amex Membership Rewards points and Chase Ultimate Rewards points to airline partners. Those points become airline miles and then we use the airline miles to book otherwise expensive plane tickets. There are lots of ways to get to Europe on … Continue reading Airline Transfer Partners (2019)
Other Japan posts: How we booked Japan for $388 [$13,600 Value] and you can, too! Japan Hotels: How To Book A 9 Night Stay For Less Than $400 Total [$3400 Value] Japanese Ritz-Carlton sampler We didn't really intend to book all Ritz-Carlton properties, but we had lots of Marriott points and these properties were a … Continue reading Our Free Ritz-Carlton Stays In Japan
Other Japan posts: Our Free Ritz-Carlton Stays In Japan Japan Hotels: How To Book A 9 Night Stay For Less Than $400 Total [$3400 Value] Ryan and I just returned from an unforgettable week in Japan! We visited temples, spotted a Geisha heading to work, walked through the bamboo forest, ate our weight in sushi, … Continue reading How we booked Japan for $388 [$13,600 Value] and you can, too!
World of Hyatt is a great hotel loyalty program. In fact, it might be my new favorite program post-SPG/Marriott merger. While the portfolio is not as extensive as SPG/Marriott, Hyatt has some great redemption opportunities. You do not have to collect World of Hyatt points to book free stays! Actually, you do not even need … Continue reading How To Book Hyatt Award Stays With Chase Ultimate Rewards
Capri is must-see if you are in the Naples or Amalfi area of Italy Capri is a very easy side trip by ferry. Although you can go for just a day, I highly recommend staying at least one night. After the last ferry leaves in the evening, you can enjoy the island without the … Continue reading Capri In A Day
Ryan and I have been lucky enough to book some amazing trips in the past 5 years thanks to miles and points. But many people including our family and friends have been skeptical of how we're able to book our trips. I can't really blame them because it really does seem too good to be … Continue reading Take it from a beginner: you can book Costa Rica for ~$80 per person!