Lori Zaino

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Lori Zaino, travel and points expert

Travel & Points Expert

20+
Years in points and miles
65
Countries visited
14
Articles written

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How Lori Zaino thinks about points

Always (politely) ask for an upgrade.

Lori Zaino is a freelance writer based in Madrid, Spain, specializing in travel, loyalty programs, credit cards, and gastronomy. After traveling to dozens of countries (mostly on points and miles), Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Italy remain her favorite destinations.

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The Capital One Venture X card, illustrating point.me's review of its premium perks and 2x miles earning.
Credit Cards

Review: The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

13 min read
September 11, 2026
The Capital One Venture and Venture X cards side by side, illustrating point.me's head-to-head card comparison.
Credit Cards

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card Vs. The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

12 min read
September 8, 2026
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card shown with travel rewards visuals, illustrating point.me's updated card review.
Credit Cards

Chase Sapphire Preferred Review

11 min read
June 17, 2026
Silhouetted palm trees against a warm pastel sunset, evoking the tropical destinations like Cancun and Los Cabos featured in our Memorial Day weekend award flight deals.
Flight BookingLoyalty ProgramsTrip Planning

Memorial Day Travel Deals: Pay With Points, Not Cash

7 min read
May 12, 2026
A tax form beside a credit card, illustrating how to earn thousands of points by paying your tax bill.
Credit Cards

How to use your tax bill to earn thousands of points

14 min read
March 24, 2026
A sunny beach getaway, illustrating last-minute award travel deals to top 2026 spring break destinations.
Travel TipsFlight BookingTrip Planning

Last-Minute Award Travel Deals to the Top Spring Break Destinations in 2026

14 min read
March 4, 2026