Whether or not those trips sound like your cup of tea, the expert advice is clear: being flexible with your booking can pay ...

Whether or not those trips sound like your cup of tea, the expert advice is clear: being flexible with your booking can pay ...

This card offers excellent rewards — not to mention transfer partners — for an unbeatable price. It doesn't offer the perks of an airline- or hotel-branded card, though.

You get bonus points for spending on travel, dining and some everyday purchases. Points are worth more when used to book through Chase.