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How I booked a 4 night, 5 day vacation to Mexico worth over $6,000 for only $307!
Latest Posts
Using Points and Miles to get to Park City
With one child in college and the other in high school, our school-year schedules no…
The Cape, A Thompson Hotel
Of all the hotels I’ve visited since starting Top Travel on Points, The Cape, A…
Using Points and Miles to Get to Newport Beach
It had been far too long since we’d last seen our friends Melissa and Scott…
2025 Year in Review
2025 may have been a quieter year in terms of miles flown, but it was…
Q1 2026 Rotating Bonus Categories for Chase and Discover
Registration is now open to activate your 5x/5% category bonus earnings on your Chase Freedom…
New York Hilton Midtown
When I arrived at the New York Hilton Midtown around 2:30 a.m., my first impression…
Inspiration
7 Must Do Activities in Israel
Israel is a truly amazing place but it’s hard to see it all. These are the 7 “must do” activities every traveler to Israel needs to experience.
Birthday Celebration in Austin, Texas
How I used points and miles to save over $1,000 on a weekend trip to Austin to celebrate my wife’s milestone birthday!
Things to do in Beijing
Beijing’s unique collection of architecture, arts, cuisine, culture and history make it a great place to visit as a tourist.
5th Wedding Anniversary in Hawaii
Can you take a $10,000 vacation for around $250? It’s possible with points and miles! See how I did it.
Credit Card Reviews
The Platinum Card® from American Express Review
American Express just rolled out a refreshed version of the Platinum Card®, and while the…
Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® Card Review
With the debut of the new Atmos™ Rewards loyalty program, Bank of America has rolled…
Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Card Review
After much speculation and anticipation, Alaska Airlines has officially entered the premium card arena with…
Citi Strata Premier℠ Card Review
Citi retired the the Citi Premier® Card in May of 2024. In its place comes…
Hilton Honors Surpass® Card Review
On October 19, 2023, American Express announced a refreshed version of the Hilton Honors Surpass®…
Chase Ink Business Preferred® Card Review
The Chase Ink Business Preferred® Card comes with a huge welcome bonus and the ability…
Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Card Review
The Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Card is a solid choice for business owners looking for…
United℠ Gateway Card Review
The United℠ Gateway Card could be a good fit if you want to earn United Airlines…
Chase Ink Business Cash® Review
The Chase Ink Business Cash® card is a solid choice for business owners looking for…
U.S. Bank Triple Cash Rewards Visa® Business Card Review
There are a number of solid business credit cards on the market. The big players,…
Discover it® Cash Back Credit Card Review
The Discover it® Cash Back Credit Card provides 5% cash back on the first $1,500…
AAdvantage® Aviator® Business Mastercard Review
The AAdvantage® Aviator® Business Mastercard is a great card for business owners who frequently fly…
Marriott Bonvoy Business™ American Express® Card Review
The Marriott Bonvoy Business™ American Express® Card is a great card for business owners who…
IHG® Rewards Premier Credit Card Review
Changes are coming to the Chase IHG® credit card portfolio and they’re almost all positive!…
Citi Premier® Card Review
The Citi Premier® Card is a great way to earn transferable points in Citi’s ThankYou…
American Express® Green Card Review
In 2019, Amex revamped the American Express® Green Card and turned it into a solid…
American Express® Blue Business® Plus Review
Applying for a business credit card can open a whole new avenue to earning travel…
Chase Freedom Flex℠ Review
Chase made headlines earlier this month with the announcement of new bonus categories for the…
Chase Freedom Unlimited® Review
At first glance the Chase Freedom Unlimited® card might seem like a run of the…
Costco Anywhere Visa® Review
A few years ago Costco dropped its relationship with Amex and started a new one…
Hotel Reviews
The Cape, A Thompson Hotel
Of all the hotels I’ve visited since starting Top Travel on Points, The Cape, A…
New York Hilton Midtown
When I arrived at the New York Hilton Midtown around 2:30 a.m., my first impression…
Hilton Nashville Downtown
Few full-service hotels in major U.S. cities can rival the Hilton Nashville Downtown in location…
Sheraton Grand Seattle
The Sheraton Grand Seattle in located in the heart of downtown Seattle, directly adjacent to…
