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6 best ways to redeem 100,000 American Express Membership Rewards points Andrew Kunesh © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Earning welcome offers from the top travel rewards cards is the best way to boost your points balance quickly. The Platinum Card® fro...

Everything you need to know about going on safari in Africa with renowned expert Marlon du Toit Brian Kelly © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Embarking on an African safari is undoubtedly one of the most memorable travel experiences to be had. I’ve now been on several, and the connection you feel with nature is simply indescribable. S...

Online shopping portals are one of the easiest ways to boost your rewards balances. These programs offer online bonus points for various airline and hotel programs, just for shopping through the portals. For such an effortless way to earn points, it would be a mistake not to utilize them. Today we’re going to talk about …

Where should I credit my flights? Maximizing American and JetBlue’s new loyalty partnership Andrew Kunesh © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Last year, American Airlines and JetBlue teamed up to form the “Northeast Alliance.” This partnership lets the airlines start codesharing on each other’s flights in the Northeastern U.S., p...

There’s no question that national park vacations are, once again, one of the hottest summer travel trends. Around the country, parklands are welcoming eager travelers seeking wide-open spaces and a change of scenery. But before you book that hotel or vacation rental near a national park this summer, be sure to check and make sure …

All-inclusive resorts are a great, cost-effective vacation option for families and groups of friends. As the name implies, the rate includes your room and your meals, drinks and activities, allowing for a truly worry-free vacation. Booking these stays with points is especially attractive because it means that your “free” vacation can actually be free. In …

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. It was originally published May 13, 2021. What’s round and red and made of cheese? The super blood moon that will be making an appearance over much of the Western U.S., Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday, that’s what (except the cheese part isn’t …

Paris is reopening June 9 – here’s how to fly there for just 40,000 miles round-trip Andrew Kunesh © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. France recently announced plans to welcome foreign tourists back on June 9, 2021, provided they’re eligible for a “health pass” that states the traveler is either fully vaccinated against COVID-1...

Sweet Spot Sunday is a weekly series highlighting the best-value award redemptions across loyalty programs. It’s no secret that ANA Mileage Club is one of my favorite loyalty programs. The program offers some of the best redemption sweet spots out there for international business class and includes free stopovers on most international awards. One of …

The cheapest ways to book a trip to Spain with points and miles Andrew Kunesh © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. I visited Barcelona in 2017 and enjoyed eating tapas, hanging out on the Mediterranean and whisking my way through a seemingly endless number of museums and cultural sights. If the country reopens alongside the rest of the EU,...