Quick Summary This guide provides a detailed answer to the question, “How to use Southwest points for hotels?” through a step-by-step walkthrough of the booking portal. While it is possible to redeem …
Phillip Rosenheinrich
Phillip Rosenheinrich
Phillip, who is the founder of Pointalize, has simplified credit card rewards into straightforward and practical strategies. He has traveled to 62 countries and employs his knowledge as an IT Program Manager with more than 11 years of experience to assist the readers in transforming points into first-class travel experiences. He has an M.Sc. in Computer Science and Economics.
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What Is a Stopover Flight? How to Book with Points and Miles
8 minutes readQuick Summary This guide answers the question: What Is a Stopover Flight? It’s a stop between your origin and destination that lasts for more than 24 hours, effectively letting you visit two …
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Solo Travel for Beginners: 10 Essential Safety Tips
8 minutes readQuick Summary Planning your first solo travel adventure is exciting, and with the right preparation, it can be incredibly safe and rewarding. This guide provides 10 essential safety tips that cover everything …
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The Ultimate Rewards Stacking Guide
7 minutes readQuick Summary Rewards stacking means combining multiple discounts, offers, and loyalty programs on a single purchase to multiply your savings and points. The core building blocks are shopping portals, card-linked offers, store …
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Your First International Trip: A 10-Step Planning Checklist
9 minutes readQuick Summary This guide provides a comprehensive 10-step checklist to help you plan your first international trip with confidence, minimizing stress and common mistakes. We break down the process chronologically, from checking …
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Who should get the Capital One Venture X card?
9 minutes readQuick Summary The Venture X card is designed for frequent travelers who want premium benefits like lounge access and annual credits without the complexity or high annual fee of other elite cards. …
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Advanced Strategies for Credit Card Travel Rewards
12 minutes readQuick Summary This guide moves beyond basic earning and redemption, focusing on advanced strategies to significantly increase the value of your credit card travel rewards. Key tactics include mastering airline alliances, leveraging …
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Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Capital One Venture X
12 minutes readQuick Summary The Verdict in a Nutshell: The Chase Sapphire Preferred is the best mid-tier card for beginners focused on travel and dining, while the Venture X is the best entry-level premium …
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Refreshed Amex Platinum: Is It Worth It?
7 minutes readQuick Summary In its biggest refresh yet, the Amex Platinum annual fee has increased to a staggering $895 per year, effective immediately for new applicants. The refresh introduces several new lifestyle credits, …
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How to Choose Your First Travel Rewards Credit Card
9 minutes readQuick Summary Choosing your first Travel Rewards Credit Card is the most important step to earning free travel. Focus on a card that matches your existing spending habits, not one that requires …