When Travel Freely member Kate and her husband reached their 20th wedding anniversary, they knew they wanted to celebrate in a big way. For this Georgia-based couple, travel had become a part of their lifestyle thanks to points and miles…

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…

For free travelers like us, a trip to Paris will take many hours to plan and a very good points strategy to make it work. To help you out, we've put together this article on how to fly to Paris…

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…

The American Express® Gold Card from our partners, is a solid option for those who can make use of the monthly dining credits — especially since it also offers terrific return on spend at both U.S. supermarkets and restaurants worldwide.…

🔥 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. Welcome to Travel Freely's complete guide to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card​. There is so…

When it comes to Travel Freely members' favorite destinations, Italy often tops the list. So, today, we're going to show you how to travel to Italy with points and miles. How to Fly to Italy with Points and Miles Your…

Marriott's rewards program, called "Marriott Bonvoy," offers better than average rewards for paid stays, a strong elite program (but not best overall), best-in-class options for point transfers to airline miles, a huge selection of hotels that run from very low end…

When Travel Freely member Jessica and her family of 5 set their sights on Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean, they knew the costs of international travel could add up quickly, especially with kids. But with the…

Please note: This information below is accurate at the time of publication however Hyatt will introduce a revamped World of Hyatt award chart in May 2026, keeping its 8 categories but adding five pricing tiers within each one. This change…