Read Online Turn holiday shopping into travel points (and a $50 bonus) by Julian Kheel Julian is the Founder and CEO of Points Path. Hi Reader, it's Julian from Points Path. Before we dive into this week's travel news roundup, a quick heads-up that our Points Path Founders Club is closing to new members in less than 48 hours at the end of the day tomorrow, Monday, November 2nd. Membership includes all our Pro features, plus extra perks like an exclusive first look at new features as they...
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Read Online The rewards math no booking site will do for you by Jennifer Yellin Jen has spent more than 15 years immersed in the world of points and miles. Her work has been featured in The Points Guy, CNN Underscored, and Forbes, in addition to her own travel blog, Deals We Like. Hi, Reader. November is here, which means one thing — lots of shopping deals will be coming your way over the next month or two. And while purchasing an item on sale is always great, it's even better if you can take...
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Read Online Why the cheapest airport parking isn't at the airport by Benji Stawski Benji is an NYC-based travel writer and personal finance expert with more than nine years of experience covering all things travel, credit cards, and loyalty programs. He's flown over 500,000 miles across five continents. Hi, Reader. Figuring out how many points you'll earn on a given trip sounds simple — until you try to do it. The problem is that most bookings earn you rewards in several places at once:...
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Second-gen AirTags just hit their lowest price ever Amazon currently has the second-gen Apple AirTag 4-pack down to $69.99. That works out to $17.50 per tag, the lowest price our team has tracked since the new version launched. Need just one? The single AirTag is down to $23. We don't have details on how long this price will last, but we doubt it will be long. Four AirTags cover most trips — one in each checked bag, one in your carry-on, and a spare for your keys. Once your luggage is...
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Read Online The wellness gadget I wish I'd packed for 25,000-step days by Darren Murph Named an "oracle of remote work" by CNBC, Darren is a recognized speaker, consultant, and advisor. He holds a Guinness World Record in writing, earned while visiting 50+ countries using points. Hi, Reader. You've probably noticed a steady climb when scoping out parking fees at your local airport. It's not uncommon to see daily rates exceed $25, even in long-term parking areas where a shuttle is still...
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Read Online I almost never enrolled for my favorite Amex Platinum perk by Jennifer Yellin Jen has spent more than 15 years immersed in the world of points and miles. Her work has been featured in The Points Guy, CNN Underscored, and Forbes, in addition to her own travel blog, Deals We Like. Hi, Reader. I love travel, but between long flights, busy sightseeing days, and walking miles exploring a new place, I don't always feel my best when I'm on the road. Over the past year, I've been trying...
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Read Online Bilt’s 2027 shakeup — the good, the bad, and the opt-in by Sarah Silbert Sarah has covered credit cards and award travel for over 10 years. She's contributed to The Points Guy, Fortune, and MoneyLion and was the Deputy Editor of personal finance coverage for Business Insider. Hi, Reader. I love my Amex Platinum. From Centurion Lounge access to 5x points on flights to Resy credits, it has killer travel and dining perks — even if the $895 annual fee is a bit dizzying. Despite...
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Read Online That upgrade email could cost you 40,000 miles by Jennifer Yellin Jen has spent more than 15 years immersed in the world of points and miles. Her work has been featured in The Points Guy, CNN Underscored, and Forbes, in addition to her own travel blog, Deals We Like. Hi, Reader. Bilt Rewards is one of our favorite loyalty programs, thanks to its long list of excellent transfer partners and perks. But the company is making some significant changes to its program in 2027. The good...
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Read Online Bilt just added another airline partner by Harrison Pierce Harrison is a full-time digital nomad and award travel writer who's visited or lived in more than 35 countries on six continents. He travels everywhere with his cat, Isabelle, and when he isn't traveling, he's cooking, reading, or learning Spanish. Hi, Reader. I pay close to $2,500 every year in credit card annual fees, but I put a lot of work into determining which cards are worth it and which ones aren't. One thing that...
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