About Points Reviews

Here I'll show you the cards, programs, redemptions, hotels, airlines and travel strategies that have worked for me — along with the mistakes, the bad redemptions, and the things I wish I had known sooner.

What you'll find here

• Latest. Fresh news from the world of points and travel, and what it means for you.
• Tips. Plain-English how-tos: points and miles strategies, credit card benefit breakdowns, and how I use everyday spending to help cover flights, hotel stays and upgrades.
• Reviews. Real-world airline, hotel and lounge reviews.

No one perfect way

I'm not here to tell you there's one perfect way to do points and miles. I'm just sharing my own experiences so you can see what worked for me, what didn't, and hopefully avoid some of the mistakes I made along the way.

If you're interested in traveling while spending less, and learning how card rewards can help make trips more affordable, you're in the right place. Got a question, or a card, hotel or airline you'd like me to look at? Send it over.