by | Sep 01, 2025 | Redeeming Miles and Points

American Airlines is now a transfer partner of Citi ThankYou® Points! For travelers that value American Airlines miles, that’s a big deal. It means more flexibility, more access, and more ways to book both affordable domestic flights and premium cabins…

by | Sep 01, 2025 | Redeeming Miles and Points

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. Capital One Miles are one of the…

Whether you’re new to business travel or you’ve been a road warrior for years, the variety and complexity of rewards programs for frequent travelers can be dizzying. Today we’re going to take a look at the best hotel and airline…

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 | Aug 28, 2025 | 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 | Aug 28, 2025 | Complete Card Guides

The Citi Strata Premier® Card (formerly Citi Premier® Card)​ is Citi’s premier travel rewards credit card that earns valuable and flexible ThankYou® Points​. It competes with other premium cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, American Express® Gold Card, and…

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…

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…

by | Aug 22, 2025 | Credit Card Strategy

🔥 Update 8/21/25: The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card's current welcome offer is 75,000 points bonus when you spend $5,000 in 3 months from account opening. Additionally, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is now offering a 125,000 points bonus for $6,000 spend…

Citi is a parter of Travel Freely. If you find yourself daydreaming about the snow monkeys in Japan, the hawker centers of Singapore, the ancient history that abounds around Asia, or just a really long flight in a comfortable seat…

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