Chase just shook things up in a big way and in this episode, I'm breaking down everything you need to know. We're doing a full deep dive into the Chase cards you can get right now, the welcome offers currently on the table, and a major change coming to the Sapphire Preferred that has the whole points world talking. If Chase points are part of your travel strategy (or you've been thinking about getting started), you don't want to miss this one.

I'm also sharing what this change means for you, the deadline you need to know about, and most importantly how to keep earning and redeeming valuable points no matter what the banks decide to do next. Because the rules will always change, but when you know how to play the game, you can always adjust, so you can keep building a life of freedom to say yes to any adventure.

Resources:

Travel Points Lounge: Travel Points Lounge | Points Too Paradise

Top Credit Card Offers: Points Too Paradise Top Offers

Hyatt Business Card: Chase World of Hyatt Business | Travel Freely

Today we are deep diving into the elevated offer on the World of Hyatt personal credit card. We rarely see elevated offers on this card, so it may be the right time for you to add it to your wallet!

Travel Freely App: https://my.travelfreely.com/signup?bref=piw

Top Credit Card Offers: Points Too Paradise Top Offers

Hyatt Credit Card: Chase World of Hyatt | Travel Freely

Ever since I shared that we booked Hotel Xcaret — a luxury all-inclusive on the Riviera Maya, my inbox has been full of one question: how?

So, in this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my full trip planning process for the rest of 2026. Not just the Xcaret booking itself, but the thinking that happens before I ever search for award space — because that's what really happens.

I'm walking you through:

• The thought process behind the Hotel Xcaret redemption, from spotting the opportunity to confirming the booking at zero out of pocket
• How I map out a full year of travel around the points and business spend we already have — instead of chasing whatever's trendy
• Why I decide on the experience first and work backward to the currency (Capital One, Chase, Amex, hotel programs) that gets me there
• What's actually on our 2026 travel calendar and how each trip is getting funded

Ready to plan trips like this with me looking over your shoulder?

Inside the Travel Points Lounge, you get direct access to me for exactly this kind of booking strategy.