A few places to begin
If you want the story behind a choice, start here. If you want the mechanics, the linked publications go into more detail.
From my notebook
- Four of us, two companion certificates, one Christmas trip: why we split a family booking into two pairs.
- Why I’m starting this notebook: what belongs here, and what belongs in the reference guides.
- The cheaper flight isn’t always the better trip: an illustrative comparison of price, time and the trip you actually want.
From a question to a guide
| Your question | Where I’d start |
|---|---|
| I’m new to points. How do I begin? | Travel Tutor |
| Which bank points or card features should I understand? | Points Professor |
| How do the numbers work for my spending? | Card Calculator |
| What should I check about an airline, airport or lounge? | Airline Ace |
| What matters about a hotel room or loyalty program? | Hotel Hacker |
| What should I check before renting a car? | Rental Car Reviews |
For a wider starting point, Accel Media’s question guide connects the publications. These are connected editorial properties, rather than independent recommendations from outside the network.