We love to hear about the amazing trips our members take using what they’ve learned through Travel Freely! We share these reader success stories in hopes of inspiring you to plan your next trip using points and miles. You may…

Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. Welcome to our series on how to get to the regions of the world using points and miles. The article below focuses on Caribbean and Central America using miles – including the best…

We love to hear about the amazing trips our members take using what they’ve learned through Travel Freely! We share these reader success stories in hopes of inspiring you to plan your next trip using points and miles. Travel Freely…

If you love to travel and only use cash back cards, you’re wasting the opportunity to earn an incredible amount of points and miles with your regular spending. When looking for your next credit card, you’ll find that each card…

I’ve always wanted to go to a luxurious, all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic. I had a friend who went on his honeymoon there and had a memorable experience. I also have a few friends who serve communities in Santo…

Taking the first step into something new is always a challenge. Think back to your first day of college, your first day of a new job, or even your first step onto an airplane. No matter how much you plan,…

The United MileagePlus program has changed pretty significantly in recent years, from the introduction of the valuable excursionist perk to the abolition of award charts (which had its pros and cons) and the launch of some refreshed credit cards. The key strength of United miles is…

Update 3-29-21: For a great overview and step-by-step instructions on using Google Flights, check out this Google Flights Guide over at Thrifty Traveler. Google is starting to make a bigger splash in the travel world. For a while, they have…

Use the following budget calculator to the average amount you could spend monthly on a credit card. Not all expenses can go on a credit card, notably mortgage, rent, or car payments. However, there are some services (like Plastiq) that let…

You read about free travel using frequent flyer miles from credit card sign on bonuses. You realized how great of an opportunity this was. So you opened your first credit card, met your minimum spend, and now you have earned…