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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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Tips and Strategies: Hyatt Points Devaluation - 5 Reasons to Consider Burning Your Hyatt Points Before the NEW 5-Tier Award Chart Hits in May
World of Hyatt 5-Tier Award Chart for Hotels The landscape of luxury travel is shifting, and if you have a stash of World of Hyatt points , the clock is officially ticking due to the recent Hyatt Points devaluation. With a brand-new award chart taking effect in May 2026, and annual category reshuffles arriving in April, the window to maximize your value is closing fast. At Resort Chasers, we are dedicated to helping families—no matter how many children you have—navigate the w
Hotel Programs: Marriott’s 25K Top-Off - How We Use Our 85K and 35K Awards to Unlock Luxury
In a move that significantly broadens the horizons for luxury travel, Marriott Bonvoy has introduced a game-changing update https://www.marriott.com/offers/free-night-award-off-206324 . Members can now "top off" Free Night Awards (FNA) with up to 25,000 points —a substantial increase from the previous 15,000-point limit. For a community like Resort Chasers, where the goal is to maximize high-end experiences through points and miles, this adjustment is a major win. By having
Credit Card Reviews: The Bilt Palladium - Why This Card Just Became My New Favorite "Daily Driver"
The Bilt Palladium Card If you’ve been following Resort Chasers for a while, you know our philosophy: luxury travel shouldn’t always come with a luxury price tag. We’ve spent years "travel hacking" to find the best ways to turn everyday spending into five-star experiences. But recently, a new player has completely disrupted our wallet hierarchy. The Bilt Palladium Card has officially taken the top spot as our favorite credit card. While Bilt originally made waves by letting
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