The Points Guy

It's the 40th anniversary of The Platinum Card® from American Express, so Amex is offering savings to its cardmembers.

Big news, cruise fans: There's a new port for you to visit when cruising to Alaska — at least, that's the hype from tourism officials.

Even though Halloween is months away, this is the time of year when theme parks release information on their fall spooky season offerings — and even put tickets on sale. It may seem early, but we can assure you it is not. Popular dates sell out quickly, so you need to plan ahead if you don't want to miss out.

Bilt Rewards members can now transfer points to Hilton Honors at a 1:1 ratio. With this news, Bilt members can transfer points to four of the most popular hotel loyalty programs in the U.S. After all, Bilt members could already transfer points to World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy at a 1:1 ratio.

Which airlines get the highest ratings from passengers? A major consumer analytics firm's latest report offers some answers.

Two of the best travel rewards cards, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve®, both currently have sign-up bonuses of 75,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. There are many ways to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points, but you'll usually get the most value when you transfer your rewards to one or more Chase transfer partners.

One of Marriott's newest and most affordable brands is slated to grow in one of the world's most-visited countries.

There are limited-time elevated offers on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® right now.

Hard Rock International's new loyalty program has a star-studded kickoff to its global rollout.

Chase Freedom cardholders will be happy to know that a popular promotion has returned — perfect timing if you're looking for gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day, upcoming graduations or just for the Summer season.

It's been a busy year for the Wells Fargo line of credit card offerings, and its newest card might be one of the best yet for small-business owners.

If you're looking for a feel-good way to boost your Alaska Airlines elite status, look no further than the carrier's latest initiative.

I'm a big fan of Mobile Passport Control and have been a loyal user for many years. It's my entry expediting program of choice when I return to the U.S. from overseas and want to avoid long lines at U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

JetBlue is bolstering its partnership with a major Gulf airline. Starting Wednesday, the New York-based carrier will expand its partnership with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways to include loyalty benefits.

Universal Studios Hollywood has decades of history as a working movie studio and is home to more than a dozen rides and attractions that make you the star of your favorite film franchises. But there is one thing it doesn't have yet — a high-speed, outdoor roller coaster.

TPG staffers are huge fans of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, happily paying its annual fee each year and listing it as one of the cards we can't live without. We love that this card earns bonus points on travel and dining and allows us to transfer our points to valuable transfer partners.

British Airways Executive Club recently introduced a tempting new offer to reduce the price of any BA-operated flight to just 1 British pound (about $1.25) by using Avios, but here's why it is not a good deal.

One of the most popular Las Vegas casino resorts is turning 25, so what better time to reveal a $1.5 billion face-lift?

If you've been thinking about applying for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card — and even if you haven't, you'll want to hear this — now's a good time to do so because you can currently earn 75,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening.

Building on efforts in 2022 to increase the minimum stay length to 90 days at non-resort-area short-term rentals in Honolulu, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed a bill into law clarifying the countiesʻ authority to regulate transient accommodations.

While they often don't get the same hype as some of our favorite travel rewards cards, cash-back cards can hold their own when it comes to deserving a spot in your wallet.