The Cards in My Wallet: ToP Edition (January 2022)
Members of the ToP team share the cards they currently have in their wallets and the reasons for having those cards.
Brian Soares
January 15, 2022
Review: Point Debit Card 2022
The Point debit card can earn you free cash in many ways. It’s not everyday you will see us praising a debit card so you know it must be great.
Rick Fojtik
January 13, 2022
When Transferring Amex Membership Rewards to Hilton Makes Sense
ToP shows why Hilton Honors is an underrated Amex transfer partner that should not be ignored. Membership Rewards transferred to Hilton can yield excellent value.
Brian Soares
October 19, 2021
Las Vegas Bookings: A Points Approach
Las Vegas is typically known as a cash town, but there are ways to use points and specialty programs instead of cash.
Rick Fojtik
September 19, 2021
What Are My Points & Miles Worth? (2021)
As soon as folks start the award travel journey they always wonder “What are my points & miles worth?” It’s a great question, as it helps you understand whether to pay cash, to use points or miles, or to look at a different program for better value.
Derrick Dye
September 13, 2021
REVIEW: Point Debit Card
The Point debit card can earn you free cash in many ways. It’s not everyday you will see us praising a debit card, so you know it must be great.
Rick Fojtik
September 2, 2021
ToP Reasons to Not Get an American Express Delta Card
We explore reasons why beginners should not fall into the trap of a personal Delta American Express card. You might be surprised.
Rick Fojtik
August 31, 2021
REVIEW: Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa
The Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa is a wonderful respite from real life. Hidden away from the main highway and the nearby town, you feel secluded and private. The weather in August was absolutely perfect, although the sun was intense, and the mountain views make for plentiful photo opportunities.
Derrick Dye
August 22, 2021
REVIEW: World of Hyatt Credit Card (2021)
The World of Hyatt credit card is incredibly valuable and rewarding. While it is quite easy to accrue Hyatt points via Chase Ultimate Rewards cards, as Chase is a transfer partner, the World of Hyatt credit card also makes sense for most award travelers.
Derrick Dye
August 19, 2021
Review: Chase Sapphire Preferred
We typically recommend most folks to start with Chase cards because of the 5/24 rule. And of all the Chase cards, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is really the best option for most of those starting off in award travel.
Derrick Dye
August 17, 2021