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What Are Amex Points Worth at Leading Hotels of the World? I Priced All 471.

I priced all 471 Leading Hotels of the World on Amex points. The value per point is nearly fixed at about 2 cents. Here's the data and the best redemptions.

16 of the World's 50 Best Hotels You Can Book With Amex Points

Amex Membership Rewards transfer to Leading Hotels of the World at 4:1 — and 16 of the World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 are bookable on points at a near-fixed ~2¢ each. Here's the full ranked list with points, cash value, and net value per point.

Alaska Airlines Member Day Discounted Award Flights

Chase Sapphire Preferred 2026 Update: New Benefits and a 25% Hyatt Cut

Chase Sapphire Preferred's 2026 update doubles the hotel credit to $100, adds a $120 TSA credit and Apple TV, then cuts Hyatt transfers from 1:1 to 4:3.

T-Mobile's New Delta Perk: A Premium Drink on Every Flight

T-Mobile customers now get a complimentary beer, wine, or spirit on every eligible Delta flight. Here's who qualifies and how to claim it in the T-Life app.

You Don't Need Southwest's Promo Code to Get the Sale Price

Southwest emails a promo code with every fare sale, but you don't need it to get the discounted price. Here's the faster way I find and verify the same deal on Google Flights.

Alaska Global Getaways: 50% Off International Award Flights

Alaska's Global Getaways is now monthly, with up to 50% off award flights to 6 international cities, partner airline bookings, and a free stopover. Here's how to maximize it.

Chase Sapphire Preferred: Still the Best Beginner Credit Card in 2026

The Chase Sapphire Preferred is still the best beginner credit card for points in 2026. Here's why $95 unlocks more travel than $795 cards.

Flying Blue June Promo Rewards + 25% Amex Bonus: Europe From 15,000 Points

Flying Blue's June promo rewards are 25% off, and Amex is running a 25% transfer bonus. Stack both for flights to Europe starting at 15,000 Amex points.

How to Book Philippine Airlines Business Class With Qatar Avios (2026)

Philippine Airlines is finally bookable online with points through Qatar Avios. Here's the exact pricing from every US gateway, the transfer bonus play that drops business class as low as 55,000 credit card points, and which aircraft to book.

Rakuten Cut the Bilt Payout in Half: What to Do Before August 15

Rakuten cut the Bilt payout rate in half for Blue status. Here's the new rate by tier, how Amex compares, and what to switch before August 15.

TAP Portugal Bilt June Transfer Bonus: How to Maximize

Bilt's 100% transfer bonus to TAP Portugal isn't exciting on the surface, but if you live on the West Coast, it's one of the easiest ways to fly to Europe for 15,000 points.

How to Earn 15x Chase Points With the New Paze Bonus

Chase Sapphire and Freedom cardholders can earn an extra 10x Chase points with Paze, stacking up to 17x with the Chase Shopping Portal. Here's how.

The New Amex ChatGPT Credit Has a Catch (Here's How to Pay $0 Out of Pocket)

The new Amex Business Platinum and Business Gold ChatGPT credit doesn't cover the full cost. Here are two strategies to actually get ChatGPT for $0 out of pocket.

Don't Transfer Your Chase Points to Marriott Until You Check This

I compared three ways to book the same hotel with Chase points: transferring to Marriott, the travel portal, and Points Boost. The results might change how you book.

Aeroplan Award Chart Changes 2026: Every Increase and Decrease Before June 1

Aeroplan is raising partner award prices on June 1, 2026. See all 32 increases, 9 decreases, and use the interactive tool to check if your route is affected.

How to Earn 99,000 Points From Rakuten Big Give Week

Rakuten Big Give Week has 90-100% cash back on cybersecurity products right now. Here's how to turn $1,041 in purchases into 99,000 Amex MR or BILT points.