Your Ticket to Free Travel

Big Changes Ahead for the Chase Sapphire Reserve Hi Reader, There's some big news from Chase this week: The Chase Sapphire Reserve - one of the most popular travel cards - is getting a makeover, with major updates to benefits and, yes, an increased annual fee of $795 😳. Is the hefty 45% price increase worth it?! Let's dive in. What's Changing? Starting June 23, new applicants to the Sapphire Reserve will receive: 8x points on travel booked directly through the Chase travel portal 4x points on...

Bangkok, Thailand. First Class flight for two, 160k United miles Hey Reader, If you're feeling excited about credit card points but also a little overwhelmed - you're not alone. We've been there, and so have most people who get into travel hacking. The truth is, the biggest obstacle to free travel isn’t the airlines or fine print… it’s hesitation. Let’s talk about 3 common mistakes that stop people from ever taking their first points-funded trip, and how you can avoid them: 1. Worrying It...

Hilton Head Island. 3 nights, 13k Marriott Bonvoy points + 3 free night certificates Hey Reader, One of the top questions we're asked is what credit card is best for racking up rewards, so we thought we'd share some of our favorites! After all, the quickest way to earn points is by signing up for a new card with a high bonus welcome offer and satisfying the minimum spend requirements to get those points. Why Pay for Credit Cards? Most travel credit cards charge an annual fee, and I was...

Phuket Island, Thailand. 5 nights, 140k Marriott Bonvoy points Hey there Reader! 👋 Let me tell you about this little magic trick called "travel hacking" that's changed our lives completely. Travel hacking is the art of strategically earning and using credit card points, airline miles, and hotel rewards to jet around the globe without emptying your wallet. The best part? You don't need to be a financial wizard or spend more than you already do – you just need to know which cards to get, when...

Cozumel, Mexico. 4 nights, 137k IHG points Hi Reader 👋, If you've landed here, I bet you're interested in learning how to earn and redeem credit card points for travel. Well, you've come to the right place! Traveling the world for free (or nearly free) is easier than it seems. We're hard at work building our travel hacking course. In the meantime, we'll be sending you updates along the way and introducing you to the key concepts that will get you closer to packing your bags and taking off on...