The Secret Way to Get the Most Southwest Flights From Your Points!
Recently, I wrote why I selected Southwest as the airline on my AMEX Business Platinum card. I think the 50% points back perk opens up a terrific new way to use AMEX Membership Rewards points for...
View ArticlePlanning a Hawaiian Vacation With Ink Business Preferred 80,000-Point Bonus
Are you dreaming of Hawaii? With the Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card 80,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards point sign-up bonus, you’ll have fantastic options to make a Hawaiian vacation a reality. You can...
View ArticleEmily’s Top International Shopping Destinations: Paris, France
Emily: Hi everyone! You know how much I like traveling. Another passion of mine is shopping for locally handmade art and treasures in the places I visit. To me, art is the absolute best thing to...
View ArticleDelta – Alaska Airlines Partnership Ending May 1, 2017
It’s over! Via View From the Wing, Delta and Alaska Airlines are ending their partnership May 1, 2017. The airlines haven’t been playing nicely together for quite some time, so it’s not surprising...
View Article5 Top San Diego Hotels Using Marriott & Starwood Points
If you’ve never been to San Diego, I highly recommend it! From the beautiful beaches to top-notch San Diego Zoo to the festive Gaslamp Quarter, there are plenty of reasons to swing by San Diego. I...
View ArticleCheaper Short-Haul Awards With Alaska Airlines’ New Award Chart!
Good news for folks who like to earn and use Alaska Airlines miles! Via Travel Codex, Alaska Airlines has switched to a distance-based award chart. And it’s NOT increasing the price of any awards!...
View ArticleVirgin America Points Will Convert to Alaska Airlines Miles at a 1:1.3 Ratio
There’s lots of Alaska Airlines news today! I shared details of Alaska Airlines’ new award chart and the ending of their partnership with Delta. This comes after last week’s closing of the deal to...
View Article15 Things You MUST Do With Your AMEX Business Platinum
I was excited to recently get The Enhanced Business Platinum® Card from American Express OPEN because of the limited time 100,000-point sign-up bonus and card perks like 50% points back on paid...
View ArticleWhy This Obscure 30% Transfer Bonus = Big Travel
In this post, Million Mile Secrets contributor Andy digs into the limited-time 30% transfer bonus from hotel points to Cathay Pacific! Andy: Through December 31, 2016, Cathay Pacific is offering a 30%...
View ArticleHandy Chart of Airline Fee Credits With Premium Cards
I get a lot of questions about the airline fee credits that come with premium cards, like the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige, and AMEX Business Platinum card, for example. These cards offer...
View ArticleWhat Counts as Travel & Earns 3X Points With Chase Ink Business Preferred?
The new Chase Ink Business Preferred card has a terrific 3X bonus category for travel purchases. This is an excellent perk for folks who spend lots of money on airfare or hotels. Because you’ll earn...
View ArticleHurry! Fly Coast to Coast From ~$237 Round-Trip!
Via The Points Guy, you can fly across the US in coach for ~$237! I found a flight from New York (JFK) to San Francisco departing February 4, 2017, and returning February 11, 2017, for ~$237. And a...
View Article5 Top Washington, DC, Hotels Using Marriott & Starwood Points
Considering a trip to Washington, DC? Remember, you can use Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, or Starwood points for free nights at top hotels in our nation’s capital! Emily and I spent a weekend there a number...
View ArticleSweet Spot: Fly to Ireland From 6 US Cities for Only 26,000 British Airways...
Considering a trip to Ireland? Via Travelmiles101, you can now fly Aer Lingus to Ireland from 6 US cities, like Chicago, New York, Washington, DC, and more. It’s just 26,000 British Airways Avios...
View ArticleHow to Get Free Premium Wi-Fi at Starwood Hotels
During my stay at the Sheraton San Diego during FinCon 2016, I took advantage of free premium Wi-Fi in my room thanks to my Starwood Preferred Guest® Business Credit Card from American Express. You can...
View ArticleBetter Offer for Chase United Airlines Card With $50 Statement Credit
The current sign-up bonus for the Chase United MileagePlus Explorer card is 30,000 United Airlines miles after meeting minimum spending requirements. But if you make a test booking on the United...
View ArticleHilton Hotel Category Changes: What They Mean for You
Via The Gate, Hilton is making changes to its award chart, and 11 hotels will increase in award category as of January 11, 2017. Because there are so few hotels affected by these changes, it probably...
View Article5 Top New Orleans Hotels Using Marriott & Starwood Points
Planning a trip to New Orleans? You can use Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, or Starwood points for free nights at top hotels in this vibrant city! And explore the city’s popular restaurants, bars, casinos,...
View ArticleThe Amazing Value of 5 Free Stopovers & 2 Open Jaws With Cathay Pacific Award...
In this post, Million Mile Secrets contributor Andy digs into the limited-time 30% transfer bonus from hotel points to Cathay Pacific! Andy: You can get a great value out of Cathay Pacific miles if...
View Article5 Top Miami Beach Hotels Using Marriott & Starwood Points
Considering a trip to Miami Beach to enjoy the city’s famous nightlife and beautiful beaches? You can use Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, or Starwood points for free nights at top hotels in this tropical...
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