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We’re the traveling Pointsmans – nice to meet you! We’re chronicling our adventures in loyalty as we rack up points and miles, share our tips, tricks and best advice, and hopefully reach our ultimate...
View ArticleWhy the Pointsmans Spread the Loyalty Love
We all have our go-to hotel and loyalty programs, but we’ve learned the importance of not putting all our loyalty “eggs” in one basket. Participating in multiple loyalty programs — or spreading the...
View ArticleHow We Earn Points and Miles When We’re Not Traveling
We’re all familiar with the typical ways to earn loyalty rewards – book a flight, open a rewards credit card, make a hotel reservation, rent a car, and so on. What you might not be aware of are the...
View ArticleWhy it’s Never Too Early to Sign up for Travel Loyalty Programs
From when Max was old enough to fly, Ada and I would take turns holding him on our lap during flights. After all, it’s free for infants and taking advantage of a free ticket was a no-brainer. Well,...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About Earn Malls and Auctions
As a family of avid loyalty rewards collectors, we’re always on the lookout for ways to take our points and miles further. One of our best-kept secrets is using earn malls to grow our balances and...
View ArticleImmediate Benefits of Signing up for a Hotel or Airline Loyalty Program
In a loyalty program-saturated world, it’s easy to forget that not everyone is an avid points or miles collector. There are some who aren’t interested in tracking loyalty programs, some who don’t see...
View Article3 Ways to Rack Up Points and Miles Through Social Media
If you’re anything like me, you’re always online – refreshing Twitter, perusing Instagram and checking Facebook. But did you know that beyond being up-to-date with friends, your time online could earn...
View ArticleTips for Transferring Loyalty Points and Miles Among Family Members
One of the great things about being a business traveler and amassing a cache of points or miles is… giving them away! That’s because there are many situations when points or miles make a perfect gift....
View ArticleHow the Pointsmans Save on Travel During Wedding Season
In addition to some relaxation and fun in the sun, summertime for our family means wedding season. And if you’re like us, the wedding travel expenses can add up – and fast. Between flights, hotels, car...
View ArticleTips for using Loyalty Points and Miles to Save on Pet Travel Fees
Most people consider their pets part of the family. Our dog Pointshound is no different. Before booking a family vacation, we always look for ways to bring him along for the ride. But with the high...
View ArticleHow to Earn Points and Miles Everywhere You Go
As a family of four, life can get pretty hectic. Between work, school, soccer practice and dance classes, not many of us have extra time to dedicate to tracking and racking up loyalty points and miles...
View ArticleWhat to look for in a Loyalty Rewards Credit Card
Teaching our kids to make smart financial decisions has always been important to us. As Penny heads off to college in the fall, we want to make sure she builds strong spending and saving habits before...
View ArticleEarning Points and Miles While Back-to-School Shopping
Can you believe it’s that time of year again? Summer has come to a close and teachers and students are back in the classroom. But while the start of the school year always brings some much-needed peace...
View ArticleAchieving the Ultimate Airport Perk: How to Gain Airport Lounge Access
Traveling with a family can be chaotic. Between packing suitcases, charging your phones and tablets for in-flight entertainment, hailing a cab and navigating your way around the airport, most of us...
View ArticleHow to Donate Points and Miles to Charity
As a family of frequent travelers, our end goal is often to save up points and miles for upgrades and perks, a free hotel stay or flight on our next family vacation. But sometimes, we find ourselves...
View ArticleThe Hidden Loyalty Perks for Families
If you like to travel as much as I do, you’ve probably dreamed of soaking up some sun on an all-expenses-paid vacation. Hotel and airline loyalty programs can certainly help turn those dreams into...
View ArticleHere’s How to Save Money on Travel During Peak Holiday Times
As is the case for most families, our holiday travel schedule can be quite a balancing act. Between Ada’s side of the family on the West Coast and mine on the East Coast, we often switch off between...
View ArticleHow to Earn Points and Miles Through Travel Loyalty Referrals
Ada and I love catching up with friends and family partly because it gives us a chance to relive some of our most memorable vacations. But while those close to us are excited to see where our family...
View ArticleSwap Your Miles and Points for Gift Cards This Holiday Season
The holiday season is right around the corner and shopping can always be a challenge, especially for a teenager. But, with a bit of pre-planning, Dexter and I can give Penny something we know she’ll...
View ArticleHere’s What You Need to Know About Cancelling a Reward Flight
Life doesn’t always go according to plan, which sometimes means you have to change or even cancel your travel plans. Whether it’s a cancelled family vacation because of a sick family member, or a...
View ArticleEarning Extra Points and Miles When Traveling with a Group
From vacations with friends and extended family to the occasional school trip, we often find ourselves traveling in larger groups. While group trips can be an absolute blast, there’s always a moment...
View ArticleUse Your Points and Miles to Save on Spending at the Airport
If there’s one thing I’ve learned while travelling for work and with family, it’s that you should never underestimate how much you can spend at the airport before taking off. From baggage fees, to...
View ArticleWhy You Should Add an Authorized User to Your Loyalty Rewards Credit Card
Did you know that adding an authorized user is an effective way to maximize your earning potential? While we’ve already spent some time researching for Penny’s first loyalty rewards credit card, we...
View ArticleHow to Earn and Redeem Airline Rewards When Booking Hotels
It’s no secret that booking a flight can help you rack up frequent flyer miles, and that you can cash in your accumulated miles for free flights. But did you know you can do the same thing with hotel...
View Article3 Travel Loyalty Resolutions for 2017
Every New Year, we spend time setting personal and family resolutions, from getting fit to eating healthier to being wiser with our spending. You can bet that topping our annual list is travel, finding...
View ArticleHow to Earn and Redeem Points and Miles on Your Next Ski Trip
While Ada and I usually plan vacations to warm destinations during the winter, we’ve decided to switch things up this year with a ski trip. From airfare to hotel stays to ski rentals, it turns out the...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your Loyalty Rewards from Expiring
As a family of frequent travelers, we belong to dozens of loyalty programs. While we do our best to keep our points and miles organized, some occasionally slip through the cracks and we forget to make...
View Article4 Ways to Protect Your Loyalty Accounts from Hackers
Ada and I have become all too familiar with points and miles fraud. Last month a friend of ours noticed 1,000 points were missing from his loyalty rewards account. While he was eventually able to...
View ArticleEarn Points and Miles While Getting Your Life Together
With Penny heading off to college before we know it, Dexter and I have been busy reading up on ways to get her ready for life away from home. From setting up an investment account to paying utility...
View ArticleGoodbye Blog, Hello Hub!
The Pointsmans Blog is moving, and we hope you’ll come along! We are wrapping things up here at Blog.Points.com and giving our loyalty program advice articles a new home. They can now be found over at...
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