9 Amazing Airline Lounge Amenities, From Saunas, To Ducks, To Gyms

I’ve published my lists of what I consider to be the world’s best first class lounges and best business class lounges, and I’ve also shared what amenities make an airport lounge good. In this post, I thought it would be fun to be a bit lighth

SoFi Now Allows You To Request A Credit Limit Increase

SoFi has added the ability to request a credit limit increase. To do so you need to follow this flow

New Partnership: AwardHack Pro for AwardFares Members

We’re excited to announce our newest partnership with AwardHack, a toolkit built for exactly the kind of traveler who uses AwardFares.

Costco.com: $100 inKind Giftcard For $64.99 (Limit 5)

Costco is selling a $100 inKind giftcard for $69.99

Parents Can Now Track Their Kids on Royal Caribbean’s Newest Ship

Loyalty Programs and Transfer Partners

Loyalty Programs: Airlines | Hotels | Car Rentals Transfer Partners: American Express Membership Rewards® | Bilt Rewards | Chase Ultimate Rewards® | Citi ThankYou® Points | Marriott Bonvoy® Rewards | Capital One Miles® Rew

Cruise Casino Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts Every Passenger Should Know

Cruise casino etiquette begins with knowing that the onboard casino is entertainment, not a guaranteed way to win money. This is important. Most cruise casinos open only when the ship is at sea or in international waters, and they usually close while docked in

Ultimate Guide To Emirates Skywards

Emirates is known for its ultra-luxury first class product and features a not-as-well known loyalty program that has some interesting use cases

Qatar Airways Double Avios & Up To 10% Off For Travel Through December 15, 2026 (Book By July 15)

Qatar Airways has launched an interesting Global promotion offering double Avios to select members. The offer is available for travel through December 15, 2026, and must be booked using the JULYPC promotional code by July 15. You can access this offer on the Q

New to Points and Miles? Start With Chase … Before It’s Too Late

There’s a good reason we tell readers getting started with points and miles to consider opening travel rewards cards like the *chase sapphire preferred*. Actually, there are two of them. &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/credit-card/chase-cre

This Is The Summer To Tick Santorini Off The Bucket List

Santorini has been overcrowded in recent years, but a quiet season means it&#8217;s the perfect time to grab a bargain, or a better experience. It&#8217;s June,... The post

Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card review: Simple Delta perks without a premium annual fee

Is the Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card the right choice for you? We take a look at the pros and cons of Delta's starter business card.

What's in Our Wallets? The 2026 Prince of Travel Team Card Lineup

Our team's credit card strategy has evolved significantly. Here's what we're actively using, what's collecting dust, and what might not survive the year.

Marriott Bonvoy Just Quietly Raised Award Prices: Some Hotels Now Cost Up To 16% More Points

Marriott Bonvoy appears to have quietly raised award prices, with some hotels now costing up to 16% more points. The hidden devaluation matters quite a lot for members using free night certificates.

Bank of America Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Card 100k Point Bonus

Bank of America has launched the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Card with a 100,000 point bonus after $6,000 in spend within 90 days of account opening. Also includes a 25,000-point Global Companion Award

New Southwest Promotion for 30% Bonus Points on Credit Card Spending Through September 30

Southwest Airlines is offering 30% bonus points when spending on your Southwest credit card over the next few months. There is a minimum spending requirement attached to this offer, though, and it ends on September 30. However, you&#8217;ll earn more...

[7/19 Only] Dippin Dots: Free Mini Cup For National Ice Cream Day

Dippin Dots is celebrating national ice cream day on July 19, 2026 by giving out a free mini cup at participating stores/shopping center locations

W Hotel South Beach Closing, Rebranding As Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach

A couple of weeks ago, I covered how the W South Beach, one of Miami Beach&#8217;s most well known hotels, will soon be closing for a renovation, and would no longer be affiliated with Marriott. At the time, I speculated that this would become a Waldorf Astori

Avid hiker? Get 50% back on an AllTrails subscription with a targeted Amex Offer

Are you an avid hiker? If so, you&#8217;re likely familiar with AllTrails.com which is an excellent resource for hiking trails not only in the US, but worldwide too. AllTrails has a free membership which provides a lot of information that you might need whe

A Redesigned Flight List: Clearer Results and Pricing Across Programs

This month we are excited to roll out a redesigned flight list. It is a core part of AwardFares and what you see after every award search, so we rebuilt it to be clearer to read and to bring you more functionality. Here’s what it does.