Most people think of points the same way: Flights.Hotels.Maybe an upgrade if you’re lucky. But there’s an entire category of rewards that many people never even look at — and in some cases, they can create the most memorable parts of a trip. We’re talking about experiences. From VIP event access to once-in-a-lifetime activities, programs…
Most people use their hotel points for one big, luxury stay. And honestly? If that’s how you’re using your points… this might hurt a little. Because in real life? We almost never do that. Some of the best value we’ve ever gotten from points came from the exact opposite: And that’s where points can stretch…
We’ve written before about how this annual San Diego trip comes together — and why it’s one of the clearest real-world examples of how we use points, credits, certificates, and timing to make a trip work. This is not a trip we would pay full cash price for. That is kind of the point. Every…
How We Used Points, Credits, and Timing to Make It Work We didn’t plan on taking two Las Vegas trips within two weeks, but between expiring credit card benefits, flexible dates, and an unexpected bowl game announcement, that’s exactly how it played out. Looking back, Vegas once again proved why it’s one of the easiest…
