Get the Most Family Travel When You Diversify Your Miles & Points
Million Mile Secrets team member Keith recently used miles & points to book 6 award flights from Sydney to the US for an upcoming trip with family and friends. I’ll let him explain why it helped to...
View ArticleWorth It? Buy American Airlines Miles at a Big Discount This Month
If you forgot to take advantage of American Airlines’ last buy miles promotion, here’s another chance! Via One Mile at a Time, you can buy American Airlines miles for as little as ~1.72 cents each...
View Article3 More Airlines Exempt From Electronics Ban
Good news for folks traveling between the US and the Middle East! The ban restricting travelers from bringing electronics larger than a smartphone no longer applies to 3 major airlines! You can now...
View ArticleHow to Stay in Tokyo for Free: Part 8 – Day Trip from Tokyo – What to Do in...
Emily: Have you always wanted to visit Japan? You can get there for a fraction of the cost with a few credit card sign-up bonuses! My boyfriend and I recently flew from Austin to Japan for ~$200...
View ArticleA Simple Rewards Program to Supplement Your Existing Miles & Points!
Thanks Again is a free rewards program that earns you points on purchases at eligible merchants, like airport restaurants and shops. Then, you can convert points to frequent flyer miles, hotel loyalty...
View ArticleTips for Researching Your Next Adventure!
Planning a trip takes effort. But doing a bit of research before you go can save you time. And because time is precious (especially on short trips!), I put together a guide to show you how to research...
View ArticleDo You Know the Difference Between IHG Hotel Brands?
You can redeem IHG points for free hotel stays at 10 of their hotel brands. This includes more than 5,000 hotels in 100+ countries! Emily and I have enjoyed stays at several IHG brand hotels,...
View ArticleHow to Stay in Tokyo for Free: Part 7 – Day Trip From Tokyo – Hyatt Regency...
Emily: Have you always wanted to visit Japan? You can get there for a fraction of the cost with a few credit card sign-up bonuses! My boyfriend and I recently flew from Austin to Japan for ~$200...
View ArticleHow to Stay in Tokyo for Free: Part 6 – Why Tokyo is the Culinary Capital of...
Emily: Have you always wanted to visit Japan? You can get there for a fraction of the cost with a few credit card sign-up bonuses! My boyfriend and I recently flew from Austin to Japan for ~$200...
View ArticleUsing Points to Make a Backpacking Trip to 32 Countries Across 6 Continents...
Welcome to the next installment of our Reader Success Series where Million Mile Secrets Readers share how they booked a trip with miles & points to get Big Travel with Small Money! Nate is our...
View ArticleCan a Spouse Earn a Sign-Up Bonus If They’re Already an Authorized User?
Million Mile Secrets reader, Chris, commented: My wife is an authorized user on my Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card. Can she apply for her own card and still earn the sign-up bonus? Yes, she can!...
View ArticleBlog Giveaway: 6,000 United Airlines Miles!
Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Emily and I appreciate your support and kind words over the years. To thank you, we’re giving away 6,000 United Airlines miles! United Airlines Miles...
View Article24,000 IHG Points Winner!
Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Thanks to everyone who participated in our 24,000 IHG points giveaway! Are You the Winner of 24,000 IHG Points? Find out who won! Congratulations to...
View ArticleHow to Stay in Tokyo for Free: Part 5 – Where to Shop in Tokyo
Emily: Have you always wanted to visit Japan? You can get there for a fraction of the cost with a few credit card sign-up bonuses! My boyfriend and I recently flew from Austin to Japan for ~$200...
View Article“We Roll the Money We Save on Travel into Our Food Budget for Michelin-Star...
Welcome to the next installment of our interview series where folks share their thoughts about Big Travel with Small Money! Miles & Points Interview: Points and Miles Beyond Hawaii Ryan and Taryn...
View ArticleAmazon Prime Day Approaching! Daily Deals, and JetBlue Bonus for New Members
Nearly all of us here at Million Mile Secrets have a subscription to Amazon Prime. And one benefit that comes with it access to private deals on Amazon Prime Day. This year, Prime Day is on July 11,...
View ArticleImproved Offer: 3 Free Nights at Top-Notch Hotels With 1 Sign-Up Bonus
If you collect Wyndham points, here’s good news! Via Doctor of Credit, the Barclaycard Wyndham Rewards credit cards have increased sign-up bonuses. With the annual fee version of the card, you can earn...
View ArticleChanges to United Airlines Awards – What You Need to Know
Changes are coming to the United Airlines frequent flyer program! Via The Points Guy, effective November 1, 2017, United Airlines will introduce new award pricing. They’ll replace “Standard Awards,”...
View ArticleHyatt Adds Another Hotel Brand to Loyalty Program
Starting today, you’ll have another option for earning and redeeming Hyatt points! Miraval Resorts is a brand that is all about health and wellness, with top-notch fitness activities, spas, and...
View Article“What I Learned While Taking My First Solo Trip”
Million Mile Secrets team member Harlan recently told me about his first big solo trip to Europe. The idea of traveling alone might sound daunting to some folks. So I asked him to share his...
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