If you're ready to get serious about traveling more for less, here's everything you need to know about how to earn and redeem ...

you will have to call the phone number listed so you can use your Chase Ultimate Rewards for those reservations. You cannot book cruises online, though you can still earn or redeem points by phone.

here's a look at some of CNBC Select's best rewards credit cards for earning transferrable points and miles: Points are worth 25% more when you redeem them for travel booked through Chase Travel SM.

The minimum redemption amount starts at 2,500 points, or $25. Read about Chase's limited-time offer on gift cards: Save 10% on gift cards via Chase Ultimate Rewards You will want to make sure you ...

The Chase trifecta consists of three Ultimate Rewards-earning credit cards that can help you maximize your points. Here's how ...

The rewards are issued as Chase Ultimate Rewards® points that are normally worth a penny apiece if you redeem them for cash back. I primarily use the Chase Freedom Unlimited® for “everything ...

Caroline LupiniManaging Editor, Credit Cards & Travel Rewards Caroline Lupini ... Also, the redemption rate for points through the Chase Travel portal or Pay Yourself Back will drop from 1.5 ...

Credit card rewards value is how much each point ... depending on the redemption. Chase: Chase points are generally worth 0.8 to 2+ cents per point, depending on the redemption.

If you earn 135,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points within a calendar ... a Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve® can expand your redemption possibilities.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred card has been a winning travel card for years. Find out how it stacks up to some competition these days.