Earn up to 30% Back or 30x Miles on Tripadvisor Bookings With Capital One [Today Only]

If you’re planning to book a tour, activity, or even a hotel through Tripadvisor, today could be a very good day to do it. Capital One is offering a limited-time deal on Tripadvisor bookings, letting travelers earn 30% cash-back or...

Is Your Cruise Ship Vulnerable to a Cyberattack? What Passengers Should Know

If the recent Carnival Corporation data breach caught your attention, it raises a bigger question that doesn’t get talked about enough: what happens when a cyberattack targets not just passenger data, but the ship itself? Modern cruise ships are essentially fl

New Partnership: AwardHack Pro for AwardFares Members

We’re excited to announce our newest partnership with AwardHack, a toolkit built for exactly the kind of traveler who uses AwardFares.

Carnival Cruise Director Departs Just Days Before New Contract

First class to Hawaii for 26K points

Over the weekend, Thrifty Traveler published what is the new best way to get to Hawaii in lie-flat first class from the mainland United States: using Finnair Avios to fly on the Alaska/Hawaiian 787 for just 26,000 points each way. This deal is only availabl

American Airlines Teases 5 New International Routes—The Answers Are Naples, Munich, Copenhagen, Quito And Santiago

American Airlines posted photo clues teasing five new international routes. The destinations appear to be Naples, Munich, Copenhagen, Quito and Santiago—the remaining questions are which U.S. gateways will serve them and what aircraft American will use.

Hyatt’s New Unbound Collection “The Barai” In Hua Hin, Thailand Just Opened!

As I previously covered, Hyatt has undergone extensive remodeling and expansion of THE BARAI in Hua Hin, Thailand which previously operated within the Hyatt Regency Resort but now has its own Unbound branding. After a long phase of planning, construction and f

[OH only] Buckeye State Bank $250 Checking Bonus

Buckeye State Bank is offering a $250 bonus when you open a new BAM checking account and meet all the account qualifications for two consecutive monthly qualification cycles

A Complete Guide to ALL Accor+ Hotel Subscriptions

ALL Accor+ is Accor's family of paid hotel subscriptions, trading a flat annual fee for instant elite status, fixed discounts, and free nights.

Wyndham/Caesars Increase Transfer Cap To 60,000 Points (Normally 30,000 Points)

Wyndham/Caesars has increased the transfer limit from 30,000 points to 60,000 points

The Extra Mile, July 13: Delta Basic Biz Awards, The Best Hawaii Redemption & More

Monday, July 13 Delta just told us point-blank that its miserable new &#8220;basic&#8221; business class fares haven't hit SkyMiles award tickets &#8230; yet. That one word is doing a lot &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/newsletters/extra-mile/july

Dynamic Currency Conversion: Always Choose Local Currency

If you&#8217;ve ever traveled abroad and paid for something by credit card, you&#8217;ve almost certainly been asked &#8221;would you like to pay in [local currency] or [your home currency]? For example, if you&#8217;re in Europe and using a credit card issued

Complete guide to the World of Hyatt loyalty program

Learn how the World of Hyatt loyalty program works, including elite status tiers, milestone rewards and the best ways to earn and redeem Hyatt points.

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

&#8220;I booked this trip as a 65th birthday present to myself. I knew that in a few more years, I physically wouldn&#8217;t be able to handle a trip like this, so I decided not to wait.&#8221; That&#8217;s Kim, a Travel Freely member from Clearwater, Flori

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

[Award Alert] Fly Business Class to Venezuela From Just 15K Points

American Airlines recently became the first U.S. carrier to restore nonstop service to Caracas (CCS) after years without direct flights between the U.S. and Venezuela. Since the restart of the Miami (MIA) to Caracas (CCS) route in April, cash fares...

A Flight Only Bookable With Points Offers Amazing Winter Sun

I often tell people that the best unkept secret with Avios is, in fact, the Avios app. Separate to the British Airways app, the Avios app... The post A Flight Only Bo

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

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&#8217; Scarlet Lady. Turkey cance