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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. You may have overlooked Virgin Atlantic when planning your travels. While booking cash and award flights with the U.K.-based carrier can be costly (especially with added surcharges), the airline’s loyalty program, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, offers attractive partner award charts and noteworthy Saver fares. Since Flying Club partners with major credit card rewards programs, points and miles enthusiasts can snag a great deal. For example, you can find business-class lie-flat seats from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) for just 29,000 points one-way. Despite the program’s recent switch to dynamic pricing for flights operated by Virgin Atlantic, Virgin points currently stand out for offering incredible value with many uses. Keep reading to find out more about Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, including how to earn, redeem and maximize your reward points. Related: How I booked lie-flat business-class seats to London for just 21,000 points How to earn Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points BEN SMITHSON/THE POINTS GUY There are several ways to earn Virgin points directly. Fly with Virgin Atlantic You can earn Virgin points by flying with the carrier. The number of

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post that is regularly updated with new information and offers. Whether your ideal vacation involves climbing mountains, snorkeling reefs, exploring caves or hiking through ancient forests, you can do it in a national park. With the recent weakening of the U.S. dollar, domestic travel is becoming a more affordable alternative to exploring abroad. The U.S. has no shortage of stunning sights, including 400-plus national parks, preserves, monuments and more. However, with parks feeling the effects of ever-increasing visitor numbers and the Trump administration’s recent budget cuts, they could be even more crowded and short-staffed this summer. It’s more important than ever to plan ahead and check for facility and trail closures. Here are our top tips for saving money (and dodging the crowds) on your national park trip this year, from cashing in your points and miles to cutting costs on park entry fees. Related: Things people misunderstand about traveling on a budget Travel during shoulder season Fall in Grand Canyon National Park. J.J. RAIA/GETTY IMAGES An easy way to save money is to plan your trip outside peak travel periods. Spring and fall are considered shoulder seasons for most national parks, offering cheaper

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post that is regularly updated with new information and offers. Whether your ideal vacation involves climbing mountains, snorkeling reefs, exploring caves or hiking through ancient forests, you can do it in a national park. With the recent weakening of the U.S. dollar, domestic travel is becoming a more affordable alternative to exploring abroad. The U.S. has no shortage of stunning sights, including 400-plus national parks, preserves, monuments and more. However, with parks feeling the effects of ever-increasing visitor numbers and the Trump administration’s recent budget cuts, they could be even more crowded and short-staffed this summer. It’s more important than ever to plan ahead and check for facility and trail closures. Here are our top tips for saving money (and dodging the crowds) on your national park trip this year, from cashing in your points and miles to cutting costs on park entry fees. Related: Things people misunderstand about traveling on a budget Travel during shoulder season Fall in Grand Canyon National Park. J.J. RAIA/GETTY IMAGES An easy way to save money is to plan your trip outside peak travel periods. Spring and fall are considered shoulder seasons for most national parks, offering cheaper