• How to book Starlux Airlines flights using points and miles

    Based in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Starlux Airlines is a new premium airline already flying to 27 destinations across Asia and the United States. Starlux flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Taipei, with service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) commencing Aug. 16. TPG’s Clint Henderson was …

  • Book your flight and hotel for Tulum using points and miles

    Situated less than 100 miles from Cancun, Mexico, the small beachside town of Tulum has become an epicenter for tourism. With its white sand beaches, turquoise water, cenotes and Mayan ruins, Tulum has seen a massive influx of travelers venturing to the Mexican town within the last 10 years. If you’ve been scrolling TikTok or …

  • Queen of the Skies: How you can still use points and miles to fly the Boeing 747

    Often called the Queen of the Skies, the Boeing 747 took its first test flight in 1969. Over the years, the aircraft transformed air travel and ushered in the jet age. The original wide-body jet, the 747 could fly farther and faster than any commercial passenger aircraft. The most recent version, the 747-8, has a …

  • What is the best day to book flights?

    Travel experts crunched the numbers from past flights, identifying trends and patterns. Read on for some tips on when to fly this year!

  • Marriott Cash + Points: What it is and when to use it

    If you run short on points, you might consider booking a Marriott Cash + Points rate for your next stay. These rates let you use a mixture of Marriott points and cash to pay for your stay. Here’s what you should know about Marriott Cash + Points, including how to use it and when it’s …

  • How to maximize points and miles when starting a business

    Every startup has expenses, whether you’re opening a home business or a brick-and-mortar shop full of employees. For points and miles enthusiasts, the good news is there are ways to put many of these costs on a credit card, and that means you can earn valuable credit card rewards on everything from equipment purchases to …

  • Best beach hotels in Mexico to book with points in 2024

    When it comes to a world-class beach location, Mexico is always the obvious choice. Why wouldn’t it be? With close proximity to the U.S. and an abundance of flights to every corner of the country, U.S. travelers are never more than a four-hour flight away from somewhere in Mexico. But proximity is only the tip …

  • You Can Use Your iPhone to Find a Specific Book on Your Shelves

    Some people organize their book shelves by author name, book title, or even by color—but if you take a more chaotic approach and can never find the book you're looking for, the optical character recognition (OCR) feature on the iPhone can help you out. Just take a photo, wait a few minutes, and search for the book title in the photos app. Your phone will point to the book.

  • Points and miles travel deals for April: Maximize and earn with these offers

    Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Some of the below offers may be targeted. From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles, we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you …

  • 8 ways to use credit card points to reward employees

    If you’re a small-business owner sitting on thousands of business credit card points, which you’ve earned by paying your company expenses, you may be inclined to put those points back into your business. However, if you have no need to use your own credit card rewards to book personal or business travel and you have …

  • Southwest sale: Book by Thursday for one-way flights as low as $49

    Summer is nearing, so now is the time to start planning your sunny getaways. With Southwest’s “Wanna Get Away” sale, you can save money on your spring, summer and early fall vacation with flights for as little as $49 one-way. You must book your flights by Thursday to take advantage of this sale for travel …

  • Is it possible to have too many points? How TPG recommends a reader redeem 35 million miles

    You might consider a 100,000-point welcome bonus on a new credit card to be a huge haul, and it is, but not all points balances are created equal. Business owners with significant monthly business expenses could find they are earning points even faster than they can redeem them with the right credit card. In the …