by Zac Hood | Aug 25, 2025 | Credit Card Strategy, Free Travel, Small Business
Update 6/23/25: There’s a new Chase card in town. The Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ is now available with a welcome offer of 200,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points for $30,000 spend in 6 months. Amazing news for those who love to…
by Zac Hood | Aug 01, 2025 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy, Free Travel
Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. We've simplified things with our "Best Of" rankings for best credit card offers for travel rewards. If you don't have time to research cards, take advantage of our expertise! Travel Freely is here…
by Zac Hood | Jul 31, 2025 | Credit Card Strategy
The Platinum Card® from American Express has long been one of the most recognizable premium travel cards — and for good reason. With standout perks like airport lounge access, luxury hotel benefits, and built-in travel protections, it’s a favorite among…
by Zac Hood | Jul 23, 2025 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy
🔥 Update 6/23/25: The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is now offering a 75,000 points bonus when you spend $5,000 in 3 months from account opening. At Travel Freely, we're all about maximizing your free travel in the easiest way possible.…
by Zac Hood | Jul 22, 2025 | Credit Card Strategy
The Chase Southwest personal credit cards now have a new best of the year offer! For a limited time, all three personal Southwest cards have a welcome offer of 100,000 Rapid Rewards points for $4,000 spend in 5 months. Offer…
by Zac Hood | Jul 21, 2025 | Credit Card Strategy
A State of the Union for Points & Miles — and Why It Still Works for Everyone Twelve years ago, I was working as an elementary school teacher and running a small nonprofit. My wife and I weren’t earning a…
by Zac Hood | Jul 14, 2025 | Member Success Stories
Business Class, Croissants, & Full Circle Moments: Our Anniversary Trip to France Hey there, free travelers! This summer, Virginia and I went on a trip 15 years in the making — back to the exact spot where we got engaged…
by Zac Hood | Jun 17, 2025 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy
At Travel Freely, our points and miles approach centers on earning high welcome offers - and for good reason. Those welcome offers are the backbone of any solid points and miles strategy for free travel. But what if we told…
by Zac Hood | Jun 17, 2025 | Complete Card Guides
The Platinum Card® from American Express is renowned for its premium travel perks, luxury benefits, and exclusive access that caters to frequent travelers and those seeking elevated experiences. While the $695 annual fee might seem steep, Membership Rewards® points are…
by Zac Hood | Aug 30, 2025 | Redeeming Miles and Points
Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. Welcome to your ultimate guide to maximizing the value of your credit card rewards through transfer partners. If you’re new to the world of points and miles, this guide will demystify the process…
by Zac Hood | Aug 30, 2025 | Destinations, Redeeming Miles and Points
Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. Hawaii is one of the top bucket list destinations for our Travel Freely members (and, lots of other people out there), but air travel to the Hawaiian islands can be outlandishly expensive. If…
by Zac Hood | Aug 29, 2025 | Credit Card Strategy
Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. So, you just earned the bonus on your Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. But, what's next? By signing up for your next card, you’ll maximize your rewards and expand your ability to book free…
by Zac Hood | Aug 29, 2025 | Meet Required Spending
Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. Preparing taxes is no fun. No fun at all. But paying taxes doesn’t have to be painful. In fact, it can be quite rewarding to pay taxes via credit card. The key is to earn…
by Zac Hood | Aug 28, 2025 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy
The Citi Strata Premier® Card (formerly Citi Premier® Card) remains one of our favorite mid‑tier travel rewards cards. This card is issued by Citi, a partner of Travel Freely, and it earns strong bonus points on a wide range of…
by Zac Hood | Aug 28, 2025 | Complete Card Guides
The Citi Strata Premier® Card (formerly Citi Premier® Card)
by Zac Hood | Aug 27, 2025 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy
Let's talk about credit cards that offer ultimate flexibility. With these cards, you don't have to choose cash back vs. travel. You are able to do BOTH! Table of Contents Cards with the Option for Travel or Cash How to…
by Zac Hood | Aug 26, 2025 | Beginner Resources
Our #1 priority is getting you well on your way to your first free vacation. And, fast! Not sure which card to open? Check out This Month’s Best Offers to see which cards are making the top of our list…
by Zac Hood | Aug 25, 2025 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy
At Travel Freely, we know that getting your hands on the best hotel credit cards can be a game-changer for the way you do free travel. With the right card, you can get incredible hotel stays at next-to-nothing prices, free…
