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One of my all-time favorite credit cards is the American Express Hilton Honors Aspire Card, and it continues to deliver insane value year after year—especially through its Free Night Reward. This isn’t just any free night; it’s valid for a standard room at virtually any Hilton resort worldwide. Yes, any. That means you can potentially
When we went to Greece, Rob and I flew on Emirates business class from Newark (EWR) to Athens (ATH)—a dream trip made infinitely sweeter by booking it with miles instead of cash. I’d been eyeing Emirates’ business class route from Newark to Athens for a while. It’s one of those
One of the most rewarding parts of the points and miles game is when you line up that perfect redemption—where you use your hard-earned points to score a luxury experience that would’ve cost thousands out of pocket. I’ve had some truly incredible redemptions over the years, but my stay at Alila Ventana Big
By Karina E. I recently spent a few days in Nashville, TN, visiting my good friends Nancy and Rob, who just made the move down south. Let me tell you when you’ve got locals showing you around who already know all the hot spots, you’re in for an unforgettable time.
Sometimes, a points redemption is so good it feels almost criminal. That’s exactly how I feel about the insane deal I locked in for Rob’s birthday weekend in April at Miraval Berkshires—one of Hyatt’s top-tier all-inclusive wellness resorts. Here’s the breakdown: I booked a two-night stay for 65,000 Hyatt points per night,
I was so excited. My Business Platinum Card® from American Express offers a $50 Hilton statement credit per quarter for purchases at any Hilton property. Even better, Rob and I each have the Business Platinum, meaning we had a cool $100 to spend on something fun. Naturally, I pictured us sitting at the gorgeous hotel bar, sipping
I’m writing this from the stunning Oceana Santa Monica, where I just scored an incredible two-night stay that would have cost $2,784—for free! And no, I didn’t even use points. Instead, I leveraged the Free Night Awards that come with mine and Rob’s Hilton Honors American Express Aspire® Cards. Why
This summer, I’m meeting my daughter in Venice for a Backroads hut-to-hut hiking tour in the Dolomites to celebrate her college graduation. Travel has always been a big part of our lives, and for a trip this special, I wanted to make the journey just as enjoyable as the destination. Of course,
One of the most valuable perks of being a Hyatt Globalist is the ability to share the benefits with others through Guest of Honor (GOH) awards. As a frequent traveler who maximizes points and status benefits, I’ve found these awards to be incredibly useful—especially when planning trips for my family.
This year marks a big shift for our family—our three kids all have new jobs in NYC, with two starting this summer. Because of their limited time off, our usual long and exotic December vacation is no longer an option. Instead, we have about four days to play with over
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