Citi is a partner of Travel Freely.  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, you can use our expert picks to…

Update 1/20/26 (Increased Offer!): The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is now offering 75,000 Capital One® Miles after you spend $4,000 in your first 3 months + $250 Capital One Travel credit upon approval. If you’re new to travel…

🔥 Increased Offer: The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is offering a 75,000 points bonus when you spend $5,000 in 3 months from account opening. At Travel Freely, our goal is simple: help you earn free travel in the easiest way…

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, from our partners, consistently…

The American Express Platinum Card® from our partners, 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®…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Citi is a partner of Travel Freely.  Hawaii is one of the top travel goals for our Travel Freely members, and for good reason! With great weather all year round, and the tropical island setting that doesn’t require international travel,…

Southwest just refreshed its lineup of personal credit card offers, and for travelers planning 2026 through early 2027 trips, these new deals could make flying with a partner much more rewarding. Each Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards® personal card now includes:…

The Southwest Companion Pass is quite simply one of the best deals in free travel — especially for those who love flying Southwest. If you don’t take big international vacations, you’re probably looking to Southwest for affordable domestic flights (and…

Free travel doesn't come from doing everything all at once. More often, free travel results from a few steady, well-timed steps. So what if you could be a Lazy Free Traveler, who earns free travel without the stress and without…

Psst… Have you seen our latest points & miles update? Click here to unlock your dream vacation like Jenna You might remember Jenna as the Travel Freely member who saved $22,000 on a family trip to the Grand Cayman, at…

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 (no business) Credit Card Plan: 225,000+ points Couple Credit Card Plan: 600,000+ points  In this…

Capital One Venture miles are some of the most flexible travel rewards available. Both the Capital One Venture Rewards card and the Capital One Venture X card earn the same Venture miles and use the same redemption options. That means…

Update 1/20/26: The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is now offering 75,000 Capital One® Miles after you spend $4,000 in your first 3 months + $250 Capital One Travel credit upon approval. Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. …