by Zac Hood | Oct 10, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Redeeming Miles and Points
🔥 The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card now has an even better offer of 75,000 Capital One Miles after you spend $4,000 in the first 3 months, plus a $300 stays credit for hotel and vacation rental bookings in…
by Zac Hood | Oct 09, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy
At Travel Freely, our goal is simple: help you earn free travel in the easiest way possible. That's why the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card continues to be our top recommendation for beginners, and one of the best all-around travel cards,…
by Zac Hood | Oct 07, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy
Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. Good news if you fly American Airlines: the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is running an elevated welcome offer right now, a bigger-than-usual head start on free flights. An elevated…
by Zac Hood | Oct 01, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy, Free Travel
Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. American Express is a Travel Freely Advertiser. We've simplified things with our "Best Of" rankings, highlighting the best travel rewards credit card offers available right now. Instead of sorting through dozens of cards,…
by Zac Hood | Jul 23, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy, Small Business
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. If you run a small business, do freelance or contract work,…
by Zac Hood | Jul 13, 2026 | Small Business
One of the easiest ways to maximize points is to get a business credit card. Why? Business cards have some of the highest signup bonuses (often enough for a round-trip flight to Europe or a week of family hotel stays…
by Zac Hood | Apr 13, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy
American Express is a Travel Freely Advertiser. 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…
by Zac Hood | Nov 13, 2025 | Credit Card Strategy
American Express is a Travel Freely Advertiser. 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…
by Zac Hood | Jul 21, 2025 | Credit Card Strategy
American Express is a Travel Freely Advertiser. 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.…
by Zac Hood | Jul 14, 2025 | Member Success Stories
Business Class, Croissants, & Full Circle Moments: Our Anniversary Trip to France American Express is a Travel Freely Advertiser. Note: At the time of writing, the hotel categories and points required were accurate. Changes occur and dynamic pricing can happen…
by Zac Hood | Oct 09, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® are easily two of the best card options you can invest in towards your free travel goals. Both cards offer big value, earning you thousands of points in a short period…
by Zac Hood | Oct 09, 2026 | Complete Card Guides
Welcome to Travel Freely's complete guide to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. There is so much value in this top ranked card. Many beginners start with this card because of the incredible flexibility and ease of use when it comes…
by Zac Hood | Oct 09, 2026 | Destinations, Redeeming Miles and Points
American Express is a Travel Freely Advertiser. Hawaii is closer than you think when you pay for your hotel with points. Below, we break down how to get the best value at some of the islands’ best hotels across three…
by Zac Hood | Oct 09, 2026 | Beginner Resources
You've got points. You're ready to book. And now you're wondering: "Do I book through the portal, or do I transfer these points to an airline?" Good news: there's no wrong answer, and we'll walk you through a simple process…
by Zac Hood | Oct 05, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy
Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. American Express is a Travel Freely Advertiser. New to points and miles? Start here first. Long airport lines can feel like the hardest part of a trip. Luckily, programs like TSA PreCheck® and…
by Zac Hood | Oct 05, 2026 | Complete Card Guides, Redeeming Miles and Points
IHG One Rewards is the loyalty program from InterContinental Hotels Group, home to everything from long-stay options like Staybridge Suites to familiar picks like Holiday Inn and premium brands like InterContinental, Kimpton, and Six Senses. IHG overhauled its program in…
by Zac Hood | Oct 01, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Couples Strategy, Credit Card Strategy
[video poster="https://travelfreely.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/TF-THanks-for-the-Feedback-2.jpg" width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://travelfreely.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/beginner-plans.mp4"][/video] This is part of a series of Beginner Card Plans for people getting started with free travel. The ones below are also available: Solo Beginner credit card plan — 225,000 points+ (no business cards) Solo…
