If you’ve heard a word about Iceland, you’ve heard about the famous Blue Lagoon or at least photos of its milky blue waters on social media. But watch out, Blue […]
For Lower Fares & Better Availability, Start Planning Your Summer 2024 Trips
I hate to break it to you, but travel this summer is almost over. Don’t cry because it’s ending, though. Smile about your summer 2024 trips instead. Why? Because it’s […]
Good News, Travelers: Average Flight Prices Keep Falling
It’s a good time to be on the hunt for cheap flights. In fact, it’s a better time to find flight deals than we’ve seen in years. The latest federal […]
The Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access in 2023 & Beyond
Nothing makes a trip or long layover better than getting airport lounge access. At the very least, you’ll find comfortable seating with a place to charge your devices, high-speed Wi-Fi, […]
New Offer: Earn up to 100K Points on the Chase Aeroplan Credit Card!
Chase and Air Canada have launched a big welcome bonus offer on the *aeroplan credit card* for U.S.-based travelers. New card members can currently earn 75,000 Aeroplan points after spending […]
Capital One Transfer Partners: How & Where to Transfer Your Venture Miles
Capital One and its popular *capone venture* have long been fan-favorites among travelers, thanks to how easy it is to both earn and redeem miles toward a trip. But with the […]
A Cheap Fare, Stiff Seat & High Fees: Our Frontier Airlines Review
Budget carriers like Frontier Airlines can strike fear in the heart of travelers for knee-crunching legroom, uncomfortable seats, and fees that can instantly outweigh what was once a cheap ticket. […]
Hawaiian Officials Discourage Trips to Maui As Deadly Wildfires Burn
Top officials in Hawaii are urging travelers to put off upcoming trips to Maui as wildfires burned across stretches of the popular resort island as well as The Big Island […]
The Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards for Eliminating Debt
In order to get ahead in the points and miles game you’ll need to follow the golden rule: Thou shalt not carry a credit card balance. It’s the number one […]
Booking a Bucket List Golf Trip to Bandon Dunes with Capital One Venture Miles
As an avid golfer and a diehard traveler, there are few things in life I enjoy more than when my two worlds collide: booking travel for an epic golf trip. […]
We’re Hiring! Join Thrifty Traveler as a Credit Card & Award Travel Reporter!
Travel is booming, and so is our team: We’re hiring yet again! This time around, we’re looking to hire another smart credit cards and points & miles reporter as we continue […]
6 Reasons We Love the Amex Gold Card (And You Will Too)
If we had to pick just one credit card to use to pile up points for future travel, there’s an obvious choice: the *amex gold*. Other cards may be better […]