Michael Dade

Since 2020, transfer bonuses have evolved from occasional promotions into a constant, strategic feature of the points ecosystem. What used to be a handful of predictable annual offers is now a rolling cycle of targeted and public bonuses across nearly every major transferable currency. This shift accelerated between 2022 and 2024, and by early 2026 the landscape is defined by: More frequent—but less predictable—bonuses Increasing competition between issuers The emergence of high-impact,...

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 world of high-end...

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 both the Marriott...