June 26, 2026 BoldlyGo

35+ Credit Cards: What We Keep and Cancel

Why would anyone keep more than 35 credit cards open? In DeAndre and Taryn’s house, the answer is simple: each card has a job, most are rarely used, and none are carrying debt. This is all part of a broader points and miles strategy where each account serves a specific purpose, whether it is maximizing […]

May 29, 2026 American Express | Amex BoldlyGo

Amex Membership Rewards Points: The Best Cards and Best Uses

Your Amex points can buy a weak statement credit, or they can book business class to Europe and high-end hotel stays for a fraction of the cash price. The gap is huge, and it comes down to how you use Membership Rewards. On the BoldlyGo Podcast, DeAndre Coke sat down with points and miles expert […]

February 10, 2026 Aspire | Award Travel | benefits | Calala Island | credit card | Hilton | Hilton cards BoldlyGo

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card: Diamond Status, Real-World Perks, and a Dream Redemption at Calala Island

Premium hotel cards promise luxury—but only if you use them right. In Episode 93 of Revolutionizing Your Journey, Robin Saks Frankel (Forbes Advisor, NerdWallet, Bankrate) explains why the Hilton Aspire Card is her favorite premium hotel card, how Diamond status actually changes a trip, and how she booked Calala Island in Nicaragua with Hilton points. If you want to avoid common beginner mistakes, learn when to transfer vs. buy points, and see how Hilton perks translate into real-world upgrades, this breakdown shows what’s hype—and what truly delivers.

January 24, 2026 Award Travel | business class | business-class | credit card | Credit cards | Emirates | Fiji | first class | firstclass | Flights BoldlyGo

Points and Miles Systems for Luxury Travel: DeAndre Coke’s Real-World Playbook

What does “luxury travel with points” look like when you treat it like a system instead of a lucky one-off redemption? In this guest conversation on World Travel Made Easy, DeAndre Coke shares how he and his fiancée, Taryn, coordinate cards across multiple businesses, decide when paying a 3% fee is smart, and build redemptions […]

December 11, 2025 Costa Rica | Travel Bakir Djulic

✈️ Fly to Costa Rica for Under $398 Round-Trip – Peak Season Deal (Was: $650)

Dreaming of Costa Rica? Now is the perfect time to book your tropical escape. Thanks to a widespread airfare sale, you can fly to Liberia (LIR) or San José (SJO) for as low as $220 round-trip, just in time for Costa Rica’s sunny peak season (January to March). Whether you’re drawn by the beaches of […]

November 28, 2025 Amex Platinum | annual fees | benefits | credit card | Credit cards | Delta DeAndre Coke

Is the Amex Platinum Card Still Worth It? Has It Lost Some of Its “Premium” Feel?

The Amex Platinum used to be the ultimate travel flex. Now it’s packed with lifestyle perks, rising fees, and fewer clear wins for travelers. Is it still worth it—or is Amex selling prestige more than value?

November 21, 2025 AA | Air France | Amex Platinum | award search | Award Travel | business class | business-class | credit card | Credit cards | europe | Food Tours DeAndre Coke

How Katie Powers Turned Points & Miles Into Her Dream Europe Trip

If you have earbuds in, a podcast queued up, and a browser full of award search tabs, this story is for you. Katie Powers went from beginner nerves to Europe wins in about a year, starting with zero experience in points and miles and ending with lie-flat business class, luxury hotels, and a three-country Europe […]

October 26, 2025 Dominican Republic | Lounges | Priority Pass | Punta Cana DeAndre Coke

Punta Cana Airport Pool Lounge Review: Pool Access, Food, Tips, & More

We review the Punta Cana Airport Lounge, pool with runway views, real food, quick bar, and big showers. We cover Priority Pass access, smart tips, and timing.

September 18, 2025 Delta | Highlight | Mexico | Offer Bakir Djulic

Fly Nonstop to Mexico from Just 17K Points Roundtrip – Delta Main Cabin Deal Breakdown

Escape to Mexico with Delta for just 17K points roundtrip! Book with SkyMiles, Flying Blue, or Virgin. See all cities, transfer bonuses, and booking tips.

August 28, 2025 Asia | cathay | Southeast Asia | Travel Bakir Djulic

Fly to Southeast Asia in Style: Business Class from 88k Miles Each Way (Summer 2026)

Score a rare business class deal to Southeast Asia from just 88,000 miles each way. Fly with Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, and beyond in summer 2026.