Lauren at Points to Passports shares her recent trip to Puerto Rico, detailing flights, accommodation, and activities. She highlights the convenience of using points and miles for expenses, emphasizes the balance of planned leisure time, and recounted experiences like exploring El Yunque Rainforest, bioluminescent kayaking, and a sunset cruise, expressing gratitude for the adventure.
Maximize Your Credit Card Points: A 2025 Guide to Transfer Partners from the 4 Major Banks
Credit card points can provide exceptional travel value when transferred to airline and hotel partners. Major issuers like Chase, American Express, Capital One, and Citi offer various transfer options. Understanding each program’s strengths—such as luxury stays or international flights—maximizes points potential. Always compare cash prices before transferring to ensure optimal value.
Budget Family Trip to Puerto Rico: How We Used Points
A family of five planning a budget-friendly trip to Puerto Rico, utilizing points and miles for travel costs. Flights are covered using Southwest Rapid Rewards points, while hotel stays at Hyatt and Embassy Suites are paid with loyalty points. The total out-of-pocket expense for the trip is only $435.85.
Flight-First vs. Destination-First: Which Travel Planning Method Works Best for You?
When it comes to traveling with a family (especially a party of five like mine!), using points and miles is a total game-changer. But here’s something most people […]
New to Points and Miles?
The Basics Credit card welcome offers…you’ve received them in the mail, through email and seen pop-ups visiting different sites. They’re everywhere, yes. But they’re not all the same! […]
What Would I Do With 100k Points?
Plan a Trip With Me Chase recently announced a new limited-time offer on their Sapphire Preferred credit card-a whopping 100k point bonus if you spend $5,000 within 3 […]