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Citi ThankYou Points may not be as popular as rivals American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards, but they certainly should be. Along with its existing slew of great transfer partners, Citi has just added another loyalty partner: ALL…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Ever wanted to visit Lisbon? You’re in luck because we’ve found widespread award availability with Avianca’s’ sweet spot from New York (JFK) to Lisbon (LIS). This means you’ll only…

Winter is (finally) behind us and spring is in full swing, which means we’re all already looking ahead to summer and all the travel that comes with our favorite season. So, where is our team jetting off to this summer?…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Mauritius is a tiny island nation located in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Although small, it packs a punch, with a population of over 1.2 million people and…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. We don’t often see award availability for Qatar Airways first class flights, mostly because its routes don’t typically fly to the United States. However, it’s certainly not an experience…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Finding business class award seats to New Zealand is nearly impossible, especially since there are so few airlines that operate these flights. However, we’ve seen a fairly last-minute smattering…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Israel is a destination where flights are almost always expensive. This is true for economy, let alone business class. However, thanks to Icelandair, you can purchase fares in business…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The schlep from the West Coast over to Europe is a long one, so it makes sense that you don’t want to do it in economy. But with business…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Looking for a reason to skip on over to Italy? Why not board one of the top business class products offered? We’ve found some notable fares from several U.S….

Anyone who’s spent time with me knows that I’m nearly always traveling. Although I live in the U.S., much of the time you can find me sprawling on a couch in some exotic Hyatt location, whining about my suite upgrades….

Ever wanted to visit Hawaii? If you’re a Hyatt loyalist, you’ve probably heard a rumble (or 2) about the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort. Notoriously difficult to score when redeeming your points, we’ve just found plenty of award space. Let’s…

You’re probably wondering what a Zurp Card is. The newly-launched card is an interesting beast, with up to 8x points on several bonus categories (including rent and mortgage!), no annual fee, and no credit check to qualify. Let’s take a…

You haven’t had enough of airport lounges, have you? We hope not, because Chase has launched its first domestic airport experience. Located in Austin, Texas, eligible cardholders can now take advantage of the Chase Sapphire Terrace. Let’s dive into everything…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Do you have children? Are you interested in flying to Greece? Now’s the time, because Aegean has launched a new sale allowing children to fly at a 50% discount…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Finding award flights to Africa is no easy feat, especially if you’re looking to fly in business class. If this trip has been on your radar, now’s the time…

Exploring the seventh continent is on everyone’s bucket list, right? That’s what I told myself as I perused Antarctic cruises for the hundredth time in February 2022, anxiously refreshing to try and find an option that was reasonably priced. Fortunately…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Look, we know that nobody really wants to pay a couple of thousand dollars for a plane ticket. But what if the ticket was for an 11-hour flight, nonstop,…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Interested in heading to Crete, the largest island in Greece? Known for its stunning beaches, olive oil crafters, and diverse landscape, it’s a journey worth the effort. If you’ve…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Looking for a cheap way to get to Europe? Whether you’re interested in exploring Denmark or simply want to springboard off to a different country, we’ve found some amazing…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Valentine’s Day deals are in the air — including from travel providers — which is great news for travelers. The latest to get in on the fun is Qatar…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Is the water calling your name? Or perhaps it’s the idea of white sand beaches, blue lagoons, and manta rays drifting by. If any of this piques your interest,…