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Beginner's Guides
The 2026 Resort Chaser’s Guide: 10 Massive Luxury Hotel Openings You Can Book with Points
If you’ve been hoarding your credit card points and hotel rewards, it’s time to start planning your 2026 escape. While 2025 has its fair share of gems, 2026 is shaping up to be a legendary year for luxury travel. From historic landmarks in London to secluded eco-sanctuaries in Vietnam, some of the most prestigious hotel brands in the world are expanding their footprints. Here at Resort Chasers, we’ve rounded up the 10 most anticipated openings of 2026 that you can book using
Beginner's Guide: Why Transferable Points Are the Secret Weapon of Smart (and Family!) Travelers
When it comes to travel rewards, a few names always rise to the top—American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One Miles, and Citi ThankYou Points. These programs are loved by savvy travelers for one big reason: flexibility . And for families looking to stretch their dollars further, that flexibility is especially valuable. Flexibility That Fits Your Family’s Travel Needs Transferable points aren’t just for solo jet-setters. They’re incredibly useful
Beginners Guide: Why should I optimize points and miles to travel with my family?
Our family embarked on our points and miles journey in 2020, and since then, we've created many amazing experiences and countless memories to talk about for a lifetime. Optimizing travel points and miles can be an incredibly rewarding strategy when planning family vacations. Here are some personal and other compelling reasons why anyone with a family should consider this approach: Cost Savings: One of the most obvious benefits of optimizing travel points and miles is the po
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News: Citi Just Added JAL to ThankYou Rewards—Plus an Unreal 30% Transfer Bonus
Quick Verdict Transfer Rates: Premium Annual-Fee Cardholders (Citi Strata Elite, Citi Premier, Citi Prestige): Standard: 1,000 Citi Points → 1,000 JAL Miles (1:1) With 30% Bonus: 1,000 Citi Points → 1,300 JAL Miles (1:1.3) No-Annual-Fee Cardholders (Citi Double Cash, Custom Cash, Rewards+): Standard: 1,000 Citi Points → 700 JAL Miles (1:0.7) With 30% Bonus: 1,000 Citi Points → 910 JAL Miles (1:0.91) Strategic Value: JAL Mileage Bank miles are notoriously hard to earn outside
Hotel Review: A Renewed Legend Above Shinjuku - Park Hyatt Tokyo Review
NY Grill Bar at The Park Hyatt Tokyo Quick Verdict Overall Rating: ★★★★★ (4.9 / 5.0) Best For: Points maximizers, luxury-seeking families, and fans of iconic cinematic views. Location & Transit: 4.5 / 5 — Calm Nishi-Shinjuku sanctuary. The free hotel shuttle to Shinjuku Station (runs until 9 PM) completely eliminates transit friction. Room & Space: 5 / 5 — Spacious 592 sq ft Deluxe Twin, Toto Neorest washlet, Aesop products, and breathtaking Mount Fuji skyline views. Foo
Tips and Strategies: How I Earn 3X Bilt Points at Costco with my Bilt Palladium Card to Fund My Luxury Resort Stays
Quick Verdict The Challenge: Costco warehouses only accept Visa in-store and categorize spending under "warehouse clubs" rather than "groceries," resulting in low rewards rates on major purchases. The Accelerator: The Bilt Palladium Card offers a baseline 2X Bilt Points on everyday spend. Redeeming $200 in Bilt Cash unlocks the Bonus Point Accelerator, adding +1X bonus point per dollar on up to $5,000 in spending (bringing the earning rate to 3X Bilt Points/$1). The Online Wo
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