Melvin P. Miller

If you’re in the market for a new credit card, it’s important to consider the welcome bonus that the credit card is offering. This is a one...

Now that Quarter 2 of 2023  has arrived, it’s once again time to revisit our Points Valuations , which we update on a quarterly basis. Dur...

In late 2022, Hong Kong eliminated on-arrival COVID-19 testing requirements for inbound passengers. However, passengers bound for Hong Kong...

It’s once again a great time to convert your RBC Avion points to British Airways Avios . Until May 15, 2023, RBC Avion is offering a 30% ...

The Air France/KLM Flying Blue loyalty program is well-known for its monthly rotating series of Promo Rewards, which offer 25–50% discoun...

Mimaru is a local apartment-style hotel chain in Japan that specializes in catering to families and friends travelling together. In fact, ...

Once you get in the habit of earning and redeeming regularly, points expiring due to inactivity is something that barely ever crosses your ...

Canada’s prepaid credit card scene never fails to be interesting.  Whereas this segment of the market was in its infancy a mere five year...

On my way from the Middle East to South East Asia, I had the pleasure of once again flying with Oman Air. I’ve previously tried the airline...

Accor is a Europe-based hotel chain with more than 5,000 properties in over 110 countries. While a majority of its hotels and resorts are l...

I’ve been covering the slow descent of Air Miles into the madness of obscurity for more than a year now, and for full disclosure, I’ve act...

Cathay Pacific has long been heralded as one of the world’s leading airlines. With top-tier offerings both on the ground and in the sky, th...

US-based Bilt Rewards is offering a limited-time opportunity to sign up for free World of Hyatt status. Members who take advantage of the ...

Last fall, it was announced that Air France/KLM Flying Blue members would soon be able to add a free stopover on reward bookings. The prog...

Buying Hilton Honors points during one of their frequent 100% bonus events can be a very effective way to instantly top up your account b...

Last year, it was announced that the separate loyalty programs from partners in the Expedia Group will merge in 2023 to become a single uni...

Japan’s cultural capital, Kyoto, is a popular destination for domestic and international tourists alike. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, has long...

WestJet has just announced a status match campaign, which entitles passengers with existing status with Air Canada or Porter to match w...

Travelling the world on points can take on different forms depending on whether it’s a solo undertaking or a group effort. Solo travellers...

The Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha, a new property from Hilton’s most luxurious brand, opened its doors in December 2022. It’s one of the man...

If you’ve been collecting points exclusively in Canada, the allure of US credit cards has probably piqued your interest. The vibrant Ameri...

Marriott Bonvoy has raised the ceiling on some high-end hotel redemptions. What used to cost at most 120,000 points now costs up to 150,00...

Most people think that booking travel involves choosing between round-trip, one-way, and multi-city trips. The reality is that there’s a mu...

As we emerge from the cold winter months and head into warmer weather, American Express has released new welcome bonuses on three of its ma...

Many reward programs offer round-the-world redemption sweet spots. Some of the more well-known examples are the British Airways Avios World...

Vodka may not carry as much prestige as sparkling wines  from Champagne; however, that doesn’t mean it should simply be relegated to mixing...

Qatar Airways has earned a stellar reputation for its exceptional business class offerings, and recently introduced a new generation of Boe...

Africa is an aspirational destination for many North American travellers. With so much diversity and so many countries over a huge area, th...

In recent years, we’ve seen the introduction of several credit cards in Canada that offer 5 points per dollar spent on groceries and restau...

During a stay in Tokyo in my early days as a Marriott loyalist, I was looking around for a place to stay. Hotel availability was pretty spa...