by The Frugal Tourist | Feb 24, 2026 | Hotels, Hyatt, MILES & POINTS, New York City
Discover why Hotel 50 Bowery is a top Hyatt points gem for value-seekers. Our review covers industrial-chic rooms, secret local eats, and a free Chinatown walking tour itinerary you won’t find in other guides.
by The Frugal Tourist Team | Dec 20, 2025 | American Airlines, MILES & POINTS
As one of the world’s largest airlines, American Airlines offers a frequent flyer program that’s chock-full of perks and rewards. Whether you’re a frequent business traveler or a points enthusiast looking for the best deals, earning American Airlines miles can help you save money while enjoying a comfortable and rewarding travel experience. In this guide, we unveil the various ways you can earn American Airlines miles.
by The Frugal Tourist | Nov 16, 2025 | MILES & POINTS, POINTS ACCUMULATION, Travel Tips
While being a homeowner has its many rewards, it also has some costly downsides. One of the major contributors to this financial burden is having to pay property taxes annually. Sadly, there is no way to get around this hefty bill unless you are a renter or luckily living for free with family or with a partner. Thankfully, I have stumbled upon a strategy that effectively softens the financial impact of this expense. This technique involves applying for 2-3 credit cards right before property tax season in order to generate generous sign up bonuses that can be redeemed for free flights. In this blog post, I outline the steps on how you can employ this strategy yourself.
by The Frugal Tourist | Apr 17, 2025 | Amazon, MILES & POINTS
Amazon’s Shop with Points perk allows customers to use points from their loyalty rewards programs towards purchases at Amazon.com, making it easier to save when shopping for what they want. With Amazon’s Shop with Points, you can access rewards points from numerous banks and credit cards. All it takes is a few clicks to link your bank account or credit card directly to your Amazon account so that you can start using your points right away. In this guide, I will walk you through redeeming your points using Amazon’s Shop With Points program. But most importantly, I will teach you when you should use your points and when you should not. So, let’s get started!
by The Frugal Tourist Team | Feb 14, 2025 | American Express, Hilton, Hotels, MILES & POINTS, Transfer Bonus
Check out the 25% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors, available until March 14, 2025 Whether planning a luxurious getaway or a business trip, converting your Amex points to Hilton Honors can enhance your travel experience. In this blog post, we will learn how to strategically make the most of our points by evaluating whether this transfer bonus is something we can maximize for our future stays at Hilton properties around the globe.
by The Frugal Tourist Team | Jan 19, 2025 | Aeroplan, Air France, American Express, Capital One, CHASE, Citi Card, Credit Cards, Emirates, Flying Blue, MILES & POINTS, Redemptions
Whether you’re new to travel points and miles or a seasoned points enthusiast, it’s crucial to know the various travel partners your credit cards offer. One of the most effective ways to maximize your credit card points is by transferring them to airline and hotel partners for discounted flights and free hotel stays.
In this blog post, I will outline the airline and hotel partners of the most popular travel rewards credit cards available to travel points and miles fans.