by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 20, 2024 | MILES & POINTS
One of the fastest ways to accumulate miles and points is to purchase gift cards when they go on sale, either at office supply stores or grocery stores. In this blog post, I will go over the steps on how you can liquidate or use these gift cards to pay taxes, specifically, estimated taxes.
by The Frugal Tourist Team | Jan 20, 2024 | Air France, Flying Blue, KLM, MILES & POINTS
The Flying Blue frequent flier program by Air France/KLM is a game-changer for frugal tourists. Its affordable award seats make it possible for anyone with miles to travel more without breaking the bank. In this blog post, I have guided you through the process of finding the most affordable award seats in the Flying Blue award calendar so you can be on your way to your next bucket-list destination on miles and points.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 12, 2024 | MILES & POINTS, PayPal
PayPal’s new Bill Pay feature offers a convenient way to pay bills and utilities with a credit card, no added fees involved. It presents an excellent opportunity to earn cash back or travel rewards by utilizing your credit cards for PayPal Bill Pay. Any credit card that can be linked to your PayPal account can be used for this purpose. In this blog post, we will guide you on how to set up PayPal Bill Pay and leverage its benefits to maximize your travel rewards or cash back.
by The Frugal Tourist Team | Jan 10, 2024 | Southwest
Southwest Airlines has provided an incredible opportunity to save big on your next adventure. With over 90 destinations to choose from and up to 40% off with the promo code “Wow,” this sale is not one to be missed. And don’t worry if you’ve already booked a flight, as I have shared some tips on how to obtain a refund if the price has dropped. But hurry, this exclusive limited-time offer ends on January 11th, 2024. Safe travels and bon voyage!
by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 8, 2024 | Hilton, Hotels
In this blog article, I’ll walk you through the steps on how to transfer your Hilton Honor points to another member for free. Also, we will go over the steps on how to initiate Hilton’s points pooling program so that big groups can combine points that can be redeemed for unforgettable Hilton redemptions.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 6, 2024 | American Express, Travel, United
Since some credit cards provide travel credits that expire within a year, depositing money in United’s travel bank is a viable option to utilize those credits so they won’t go to waste. Funds diverted in United’s travel bank have a 5-year lifespan so it offers some level of longevity and a whole lot of flexibility, especially that travel is not expected to pick up again anytime soon. In this blog post, I will walk you through the steps on how to fund and use United’s Travel Bank.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 5, 2024 | CHASE, Hyatt, MILES & POINTS
Chase Ultimate Rewards Points is one of my favorite flexible travel rewards currencies out there. Since Hyatt is a transfer partner of Chase, you can essentially accumulate Hyatt points as a result of earning Chase Ultimate Rewards (UR) points. Earning URs is relatively easy and straightforward but transferring Chase UR points to Hyatt can be a little bit tricky, this blog post will walk you through the process.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 1, 2024 | Hotels, Hyatt
The World of Hyatt hotels is, without a doubt, one of my favorite brands because of how inexpensive their award nights are when compared to other hotels. In this blog article, I’ll guide you through the World of Hyatt’s new off-peak and peak award chart so that you can plan your getaways around the time that rooms are inexpensive. That way, you can save those valuable World of Hyatt points for future redemptions.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 1, 2024 | Hotels, Hyatt, MILES & POINTS
Without a doubt, Hyatt’s award chart is exceptionally lucrative as they charge substantially fewer points across the board when compared to other hotel brands. In this blog post, I will go over the steps involved in transferring Hyatt points to a spouse, friend, or another Hyatt member, so you are step closer to the vacation of your dreams.
by The Frugal Tourist | Nov 17, 2023 | CHASE, Hotels, Hyatt, MILES & POINTS, Redemptions
Ventana Big Sur is one of those holy grail properties. Costing $1,500/night for its most basic room, staying here is not only unrealistic for most, it is also impractical in my honest opinion. But due to its recent acquisition by Hyatt, it is now possible to book stays there using points. It was an overall unforgettable experience and I suggest you consider staying there too if you have an extra stash of Hyatt or Chase points. This blog post will walk you through the steps on how to book it yourself.
by The Frugal Tourist Team | Nov 8, 2023 | CHASE, MILES & POINTS
Chase Ultimate Rewards Points is one of my favorite travel points currencies and is very popular among points enthusiasts and frugal tourists like myself. They offer the opportunity to redeem points for discounted flights across multiple airlines, as well as free hotel stays. In this blog post, I will guide you through the steps in combining your Chase Ultimate Rewards Points so you can pool them all together into one account. This process of combining points is crucial to learn, particularly in topping off accounts for specific bucket list redemptions.
by The Frugal Tourist Team | Nov 7, 2023 | MILES & POINTS, Singapore Airlines
In this blog post, I will guide you through the step-by-step process of searching for award space using Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles. You will learn how to utilize your valuable Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles to make the most of your travel experiences and unlock exciting trips. Whether you’re planning a dream vacation or a spontaneous getaway, this detailed guide will provide you with all the necessary tips on how to search for award space on the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer website.
by The Frugal Tourist Team | Oct 31, 2023 | Bilt, Emirates
Bilt Rewards is the ultimate credit card alternative for renters who want to earn points on their rent payments.
With its awesome features, including Rent Day promotions, 1x points on rent payments, and access to exclusive deals and discounts, earning rewards has never been easier! For November’s Rent Day, Bilt is offering a 75-150% transfer bonus on points transferred to Emirates Skywards. During Rent Day, all points are doubled too, except for rent. Each member can earn up to a maximum of 10,000 points during rent day. This blog post will spill all the details.
by The Frugal Tourist | Oct 25, 2023 | CHASE, MILES & POINTS, United
Chase Ultimate Rewards Points is one of my favorite flexible travel rewards currencies out there. Since United is a transfer partner of Chase, you can essentially accumulate United miles as a result of earning Chase Ultimate Rewards (UR) points. In this blog post, I will walk you through the steps on how to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to United so you can be on your way to your next bucket list vacation.