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The award traveler’s guide to Hilton Honors Katie Genter © 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. With more than 6,100 hotels in 118 countries across 18 brands, Hilton likely has a property to suit your needs when you hit the road. When you combine this sizeable global footprint with a strong portfolio of Hilton Honors credit cards and point...

15 easy ways to earn more Delta SkyMiles in 2021 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. Delta SkyMiles has been devalued time and again, but it can still be a valuable program for domestic awards and other redemption sweet spots. The airline has a vast route network with significant hubs in large U.S. cities, and there are a to...

Complete guide to sailing from Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia Andrea M. Rotondo © 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. Admit it. You’ve dreamed of jetting off to Tahiti to trade in everyday life for a luxury cruise around French Polynesia. You’ve dreamed of visiting Bora Bora, the home of the overwater bungalow, and you’ve heard tal...

Capital One vs. Chase: Which bank has better credit card offers? Jennifer Yellin © 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 the latest information.  In the travel credit card world, the options can be overwhelming. You can earn cash back, miles, points — or even luxury perks s...

Booking direct: How much value does The World of Hyatt status provide? Katie Genter © 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. If you want elite earning and benefits, you’ll need to book directly with most hotel loyalty programs. So, if you’re comparing prices and deciding how to book your stay, consider that you may not get elite benefits a...

8 reasons to keep your Amex Business Platinum card Katie Genter © 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. Many of the best premium travel rewards cards have high annual fees. But The Business Platinum Card® from American Express has one of the highest annual fees at $595 (see rates and fees). As such, when your annual fee comes due, you may wo...

Editors note: The post has been updated with the latest information. Earlier this year, an increase in grocery spending was one of the biggest shifts in consumer behavior during the coronavirus pandemic. Credit card issuers responded to these changing spending patterns with temporary grocery bonuses and statement credits. While increased supermarket spending has leveled off, …

Book now: United opens the global saver award floodgates Zach Honig © 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 post has been updated to reflect changes in award availability. It’s hard to plan future travels as countries continue to add restrictions, close borders and — in some cases — enter yet another round of pand...

How to select the best Marriott annual choice benefit for 2021 Katie Genter © 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. Marriott Bonvoy elite status offers some impressive benefits. The perks get particularly compelling once you accrue 50 elite nights in a calendar year to reach Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status. One of those perks is the abi...

10 ways to maximize Barclays Arrival miles Katie Genter © 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. Airline miles, hotel points and transferrable points can unlock genuinely incredible experiences. Unfortunately, you can’t book every travel experience these currencies. Sometimes, you need to pull out your credit card to pay for a specific trave...