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…

Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. If you’ve been eyeing an ultra-premium card but feel hesitant about high annual fees or complicated redemptions, the Citi Strata Elite℠ makes a strong case. This card has quickly become one of our…

At Travel Freely, we’re all about helping you earn the most free travel in the simplest way possible. That starts with choosing cards that offer exceptional welcome bonuses and long-term value. The American Express® Gold Card consistently earns a top…

The American Express Platinum Card® 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 frequent…

The American Express Platinum Card® is renowned for its premium travel perks, luxury benefits, and exclusive access that caters to frequent travelers and those seeking elevated experiences. While the $895 annual fee might seem steep, Membership Rewards® points are valuable and…

One of the easiest ways to maximize points is to get a business credit card. Why? Business cards have some of the highest sign-up bonuses and some have great ongoing benefits as well. Many banks, airlines, and hotels have a…

There’s a myth out there that you have to operate a big company with multiple employees in order to be eligible for business credit cards. This is NOT true. This article will talk about who can qualify for a business…

Update 10/30/25: Offers Ending Soon! Exciting offers on the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card. Each card now offers a $900 cash back bonus (in the form of 90,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points) for $6,000…

🔥 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.…

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…

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…

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…

Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. American Airlines’ AAdvantage® program is one of the most flexible and popular frequent flyer programs in the U.S. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend getaway or a bucket-list trip halfway around the world,…

Update 10/28/25: All 3 Southwest personal cards have a new elevated welcome offer of 85,000 points for $3,000 spend in 3 months.  The Southwest Companion Pass is quite simply one of the best things in free travel, especially for those…

The Chase Southwest personal credit cards have a new offer! All three personal Southwest cards now have a welcome offer of 85,000 Rapid Rewards points for $3,000 spend in 3 months.  There's a good chance you've already heard about some…

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🔥 It's a Chase Ultimate Rewards bonanza! Update 10/30/25: Offers Ending Soon! The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card and the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card have welcome offers of $900 cash back each (equivalent to 90,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points) for…

Chase has rolled out a brand-new way to use your Ultimate Rewards® points when booking through the Chase Travel℠ portal. It’s called Points Boost, and it changes how much value you can get from your points - sometimes for the…

The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card is Citi’s ultra-premium travel rewards credit card that earns valuable and flexible ThankYou® Points. It competes with other premium cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, the American Express Platinum Card®, and Capital One Venture X Rewards…

Membership Rewards sweet spots are plentiful and strong. Indeed, Amex Membership Rewards is the strongest transferable points program in terms of the sheer number of Amex transfer partners. Here are the top sweet spots from Membership Rewards. Recent updates to…