Chase Ultimate Rewards sweet spots: Best flight and hotel redemptions

Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of the most valuable transferable currencies you can earn. Because of this — and Chase’s 5/24 rule — many people start with an Ultimate Rewards points-earning card when they first get into points and miles. If you’re new to Ultimate Rewards, you can redeem your points for travel through … Read more

American’s first Boeing 777 with luxe suites set for takeoff; last call for Flagship First

American Airlines’ biggest plane is about to make its grand re-entry, complete with a major glow-up and the biggest business-class cabin the airline has ever offered. Beginning Wednesday evening, American’s first newly-retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER will return to service. It will sport the all-new enclosed Flagship Suites that the carrier first debuted last year. This will … Read more

The best points hotels on the Hawaiian island of Kauai

It doesn’t really get better than Kauai. I’ve had the privilege of staying on Hawaii’s “Garden Isle” multiple times in the past few years and not only is it absolutely beautiful, but it’s home to a plethora of great hotels and resorts that are available to book with points. Here are a few of my … Read more