Capital One is my second favorite bank after Chase, and it helped me save just under $3,000 for Umrah travel last year.  Yes, I said it – I love my Chase Ultimate Rewards.  But diversifying your wallet with cards that earn different types of points and miles is key in award travel.  I used Capital […]

Umrah travel is expensive, simply put.  If you’re traveling with a family, it can easily add up to $7k – $10K, and this is booking travel yourself and not through a group.  (I’ve booked Umrah travel for my family without using points and miles so I know how quickly it adds up.)  Last fall, we […]

“Chasing” hotel status is not for everyone.  I get it.  For us, award travel is about saving money, being able to travel more (and smarter), and minimizing other travel-related costs as much as we can.  Part of that strategy includes hotel loyalty because it saves our family on costs such as breakfast, taxes/fees, parking, and […]

[11/11/2025:  Some card offers have since expired.]   There’s A LOT of elevated offers right now!  And while it’s never a bad time to plan a trip, it’s a great time to plan Umrah travel on points and miles.  You have options, which is just what you need when planning a trip with multiple layers […]