Is Marriott Bonvoy Still Worth It in 2026?

With Marriott Bonvoy’s shift towards dynamic award pricing, is it still a good loyalty program to engage with in 2026?

American Express Formally Terminates Etihad Guest Transfer Partnership

American Express has officially dropped Etihad Guest as a global Membership Rewards transfer partner effective June 30, 2026. While U.S. cardholders can no longer convert Amex points to Etihad at a 1:1 ratio, the airline program remains fully accessible via al

(Update) American Express Platinum Entertainment Increased To $25

Get up to $25 back in statement credits each month on eligible purchases made with your Platinum Card® on one or more of the following: Disney+, a Disney+ bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, The New York Times, Paramount+, Peacock, The Wall Street Journal, YouTube Premium, a

74% Of Loyalty Members Quiet Quit Within Two Months—While Brands Celebrate The Wrong Metrics

While 83% of loyalty program owners believe members feel valued, only 56% agree—and 74% quiet quit within two months. Starbucks’ worst-value reward becoming its most popular shows how brands mistake defensive cash-outs for loyalty, engagement and success.

[TN, GA, AL] FirstBank $300 Checking Bonus

FirstBank is offering a bonus of $350 when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements

Entering the Amex world without disrupting my $0 wallet (A Carrie commentary)

I am having fun seeing how far I can go with a $0 credit card wallet as I re-enter the miles and points world. As a recap, I’m not naturally inclined to the skills that seem to draw most people to this hobby, so I like the idea of keeping things as simple as …

Virgin Atlantic Ups The Ante In India, As The World Dials In

This week, Virgin Atlantic celebrates 25 years of flying to India. In Virgin fashion, it’s doing so in style, with a joint announcement among partners Delta... The post

Is Disney Cruise Line Secretly Planning a Return to New York?

The travel tips TPG's staff didn't know they needed for navigating crowds and heat this summer

Summer travel has been brutal this year with record-breaking heat and crowds. Here's how to stay sane on the road this summer, with tips from TPG's staff.

Hotels Posting Signs With Number Of Elite Guests: Useful, Tacky, Or Both?

There’s potentially lots of value to having hotel elite status. However, there’s no denying that elite ranks have swelled quite a bit over the years, especially with some programs making it easy to earn top tier status with a credit card.

[PA Only & Must Be A ‘Hero’] Americhoice Federal Credit Union $250 Checking Bonus

Americhoice is offering a $250 bonus to heroes when they complete the following requirements

American Airlines Meal Rule Has No Exceptions—Except One Route Tied To An Airport That Closed In 1995

American Airlines says its first class meal rule has no exception markets, yet Chicago–Denver still gets meals despite being under 900 miles. The reason: American still measures Denver using Stapleton, the airport that closed in 1995.

Member Success Story: Kim Saved $2,235 on Her First-Ever Points Trip to Madagascar

“I booked this trip as a 65th birthday present to myself. I knew that in a few more years, I physically wouldn’t be able to handle a trip like this, so I decided not to wait.” That’s Kim, a Travel Freely member from Clearwater, Flori

Virgin Voyages Ship Denied Entry to Turkey, then Egypt, on LGBTQ+ Cruise

A Mediterranean cruise chartered by Atlantis Events was denied port entry twice in the same week, first in Turkey and then in Egypt, forcing organizers to rework the itinerary on a single 10-night sailing aboard Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady. Turkey cance

American Airlines Launches Summer 2026 Award Sale

American Airlines has launched a fresh AAdvantage award sale, and the transatlantic pricing is the part worth paying attention to. You can fly one-way to Europe from 21,000 miles, and book the U.S., Mexico

Kimpton in Mexico City, Hilton in Greece, Hyatt’s Victoria Falls Comeback, and More Hotel News

A packed week of hotel news featured a wave of boutique and luxury openings across Mexico, Greece, London, Vermont, and Kenya, plus fresh signings in Zimbabwe and Thessaloniki, along with new restrictions on one of Hyatt’s most valuable loyalty perks....

Ending Soon: Earn Up To 125K SkyMiles With New & Improved Delta Cards

Amex and Delta recently announced some surprising new benefits on the suite of SkyMiles cards, making them genuinely more valuable – all while leaving annual fees untouched. Then they sweetened &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/deals/credit-card/del

ALL Accor Meeting Planner Double Points North & Central America Through December 31, 2026

Accor has extended a Meeting Planner offer for meetings and events organized in North and Central America through December 31, 2026. Accor Live Limitless (ALL) members who register for this offer can earn double points for up to three meetings and events throu

Kroger: Earn 4x fuel points on 3rd party and Visa / Mastcard gift cards

Kroger is once again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards, whether purchased online or in-store, and for fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards purchased in-store. Note that the terms on this promo now state that Amaz

Capital One Debuts Rare 30% Transfer Bonus to EVA Air

Capital One is offering a 30% transfer bonus to EVA Air Infinity MileageLands through July 31, 2026, which improves the standard conversion rate to 975 airline miles per 1,000 Capital One miles. This rare promotion is highly useful for accessing exclusive Roya