Start here6 min read · By Kollin Reynolds
Your first points trip starts here.
A simple, practical path from “where do I start?” to a trip you can actually plan.
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Tokyo, Japan · Our own travels
Start hereA simple, practical path from “where do I start?” to a trip you can actually plan.
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FlightsHow to build an award-flight shortlist without getting lost in a dozen browser tabs.
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HotelsCompare location, points, and cash to choose a stay that works for the whole trip.
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Trip storiesChase points, Hyatt, and American Airlines miles — and the real trip they helped make possible.
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