Turn your daily spending into first-class flights, five-star hotels, and unforgettable getaways. In this section, we break down the smartest ways to earn and redeem credit card points, airline miles, and hotel rewards. Get the most value from your spend with expert strategies, point calculators, and real-world transfer guides—all designed to help you travel better, for less.
Amex Hilton Upgrade Offers: Should You Accept? (Hilton Honors, Ascend, Aspire)
Maximize Hilton Amex bonuses: how to stack upgrade offers and welcome bonuses the smart way.
Hilton Resort Credit: Updated List Sparks Backlash and Surprising Trends
With 256 eligible hotels, the new September 2024 update favors mid-tier brands like Hilton and DoubleTree over luxury options like Waldorf Astoria and Conrad. Here’s what changed—and what no longer works.
Top 50 Hilton Hotels Worldwide to Maximize Your Free Night Rewards (2025)
From overwater villas in the Maldives to luxury city stays in Kyoto and New York, here are the best Hilton properties to redeem your Free Night Reward—ranked by peak value, brand, and booking difficulty.
What Is the Intercontinental Ambassador Program? IHG Free Weekend Night Certificate
How to Use the InterContinental Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night
Hilton Aspire Resort Credit: Where You Can Use It (2025)
Get up to $200 in statement credits twice a year at eligible Hilton resorts. Here’s how to maximize this annual $400 perk to offset the Aspire Card’s $550 fee.
Hilton Upgrade/Downgrade Strategy To Maximize Points and Free Weekend Nights
From intro offers to upgrade bonuses, here’s how to stack Hilton Honors, Surpass, and Aspire cards to earn points and Free Night Rewards for your next aspirational trip.
Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono Review: One of the Best Hyatt Redemptions in the World
From snow-covered slopes to suite upgrades with Globalist status, here’s how to maximize your stay at this Category 8 Hyatt property using points, perks, and insider tips.