On that note, consider earning more miles and rewards points by applying for a travel-related credit card — after doing some research on which offers the most custom-tailored benefits, of course. For example, travelers who frequent certain airlines or hotel chains may benefit from a partnership card, such as the American Express Starwood Card or the Virgin America Visa; travelers who frequent a wider variety of brands may prefer a broader points card, such as the Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard or Chase Sapphire Preferred. Many of these offer benefits including double or triple points on travel purchases, 10 percent back when redeeming points for travel expenses, and no foreign transaction fees — making using these cards an easy way to travel both more often and with greater ease.
