Travel Hacks

With the Venture X card anchoring the ecosystem and a transfer partner list that rivals Chase and Amex, Capital One has matured into a powerhouse. But 2026 brings critical changes: a devaluation …

Quick Summary: Q1 2026 Updates Chase has refreshed the Pay Yourself Back (PYB) categories for the first quarter. While the “glory days” of 2020 are long gone, strategic value remains for specific …

The short answer? No, transferring Amex points to Hilton is rarely worth it. However, “rarely” does not mean “never.” There are specific, high-value scenarios—specifically involving luxury resorts like the Waldorf Astoria Maldives …

You are likely throwing away $200 a year. If you are paying Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile $15 to $18 a month for device insurance, you are buying a product you probably already …

Most travelers treat hotel points like a passive rebate—something you slowly accumulate and eventually forget to use. That is a mistake. In the world of travel logic, points are a currency. Like …

You have 45,000 miles. Your spouse has 35,000 miles. The Business Class ticket to Tokyo costs 80,000 miles. Separately, you are both stuck in Economy. Combined, you are flying lie-flat. This is …

For the last decade, the common wisdom for any trip longer than four days has been simple: “Book an Airbnb.” The logic suggests that access to a kitchen and avoiding hotel taxes …

You’ve done the work. You’ve optimized your credit card spend, tracked the sign-up bonuses, and finally found award availability for that dream beach vacation. You book the “free” night, only to arrive …

Let’s look at the numbers: A standard buffet breakfast at a mid-tier Marriott or Hilton in London, Tokyo, or New York now averages $45 to $60 per person. For a couple on …

Travel in 2026 is a logistical minefield. Between pilot shortages, extreme weather patterns, and the “efficiency” algorithms of modern airlines, a smooth trip is the exception, not the rule. Most travelers rely …