Hello and welcome to The Point Scout! We are new to blogging and hope to fill what we feel is missing in the Points & Miles space. First and foremost – we are genuinely here to help. We have been absolutely blown away by all the travel we have done with our families over the …
At first glance, the Capital One Venture X and the new Bilt Palladium look like equals in the most important category: everyday earning. Both put 2 points per dollar in your pocket on all non-bonus purchases. Both transfer to premium airline and hotel partners. And both carry annual fees that are realistic for a serious …
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to make a purchase, this is it. Rakuten Big Give Week (May 4–11) is one of the best opportunities all year to rack up serious rewards on everyday spending. We’re seeing 15x–20x points per dollar at popular retailers—levels that can rival welcome bonuses when used strategically. And …
If you’re building a travel rewards strategy, it’s easy to get lost in the hype. New bonuses, flashy perks, and premium cards with big annual fees can distract from what really matters: which cards you actually use. Here’s a look at the three cards I consistently reach for—and why they’ve earned a permanent spot in …
Bilt 2.0: Palladium – My New Go-To Card When Bilt launched their redesigned card suite in February, the rollout was — let’s be honest — incredibly confusing. But once the dust settled, I found myself genuinely excited, and after spending some time with the card in my wallet, I can say without hesitation: the Bilt …
Capital One Offers is my favorite shopping portal, and for good reason. It features solid deals every single day, gives you a sneak peek at upcoming offers so you can plan ahead, and best of all, miles post to your account surprisingly quickly. Let’s walk through exactly how to use it. Getting Started First, you’ll …
Earn Travel Points on Your Everyday Purchases Most people are leaving hundreds—if not thousands—of travel points on the table every year without realizing it. If you’re buying anything online—groceries, pet food, clothing, home goods—you should be starting your purchase through a shopping portal, or downloading their extension so you are reminded with a popup to …
Why cost per point calculators are a critical tool in your travel toolbox – you just booked a flight using 60,000 miles. The taxes were $56. The same ticket would have cost $850 in cash. Was that a good point redemption? Most people have no idea. They know they “used points,” and that feels good. …
As a family of five, our first big trip with teenagers came with a constant stream of questions — “What are we doing next? Where are we going? What’s for dinner?” — and honestly, sometimes I didn’t even know myself! A quick Google search led me to a wonderful planning app called Wanderlog, and those …
Lisbon Private Tuk Tuk Tour Since it was our first time in Lisbon, we wanted to kick things off with a tour, and we absolutely nailed the choice. We booked a 4-hour private Tuk Tuk tour through Viator (via Rakuten, which earned us 4,316 BILT points) and our driver Eduardo from www.itookatuktuk.com was just wonderful. …
Hyatt Regency Lisbon Having just earned Hyatt Globalist status in December, this trip marked our first real opportunity to enjoy the full benefits of this hard earned status. Since my husband — the official Globalist — wasn’t traveling with us, we set up Guest of Honor privileges through our concierge, which was easy to do. …
