Understanding Flying Blue Promo Rewards
ToP explains Flying Blue’s Promo rewards, how they can lead to incredible value, and why savvy points travelers should keep an eye out for monthly Promos.
Brian Soares
November 15, 2022
Review: The Cape, A Thompson Hotel Cabo San Lucas
For Hyatt fans, this property gets a lot of talk but does it live up to expectations? We review The Cape, A Thompson Hotel in Cabo San Lucas.
Rick Fojtik
November 13, 2022
How to Check Fuel Surcharges for an Award Flight
Fuel surcharges can make award flights a lot more expensive. ToP shows how you can check the amount of fuel surcharges yourself before booking an award.
Brian Soares
October 29, 2022
Is Buying Points Ever Worth It?
Airline and hotel companies often sell points with big bonus offers, but it’s important to understand the risks associated with buying points.
Brian Soares
October 26, 2022
The Cards in Our Wallets (October 2022)
Members of the ToP team share which credit cards we are each carrying in our wallets and explain why we carry those cards.
Brian Soares
October 19, 2022
ToP Guide to Wyndham Rewards
The ToP Guide to Wyndham Rewards analyzes the loyalty program’s strengths and weaknesses and highlights a couple of sweet spots.
Brian Soares
October 17, 2022
My Love-Hate Relationship with This Hyatt Property
Rick explores his Love-Hate relationship with a local Hyatt and debates if we as travelers become more critical of our local favorite hotels.
Rick Fojtik
October 15, 2022
Review: Hyatt Regency Paris – Charles de Gaulle
As of March 31, 2023, this hotel is no longer a Hyatt property or associated with the World of Hyatt program. Three members of the ToP team stayed at the
Brian Soares
October 8, 2022
ToP Comparison of Marriott Credit Cards
ToP compares each of the Marriott co-branded credit cards and breaks down how they stack up against each other.
Brian Soares
October 2, 2022
My American Express Chat Nightmare
Rick breaks down how his simple American Express chat turned into a nightmare when they closed the wrong card.
Rick Fojtik
October 2, 2022