Hilton Makes Big Changes to Award Program: What You Need to Know
Big news for folks who like Hilton hotels. Hilton has announced positive changes to how you redeem award points & cash, and keep elite status starting late February 2017. But they’re eliminating...
View ArticleExploit The “Excursionist” United Airlines Loophole for Free Segments: Part 3...
United Airlines recently changed their MileagePlus program, including some of their award flight booking rules. For some folks, booking award flights has become trickier and even more expensive. But...
View ArticleI Found My New Best Friend Traveling to London: Part 3 – British Airways...
Emily: I love to travel, and my mom does, too! When I was growing up in Ohio, we could only afford road trips to local amusement parks. But collecting miles and points has opened up a whole new...
View ArticleBest of Million Mile Secrets – January 2017
1. Earning the Southwest Companion Pass is easier now that the Chase Southwest Business Premier bonus has increased to 60,000 Southwest points! Bring a Friend to the Bahamas, Mexico, or Costa Rica...
View ArticleEarn 50,000 Miles With Better Offer for Chase United Explorer Card
There’s an improved offer for the Chase United MileagePlus Explorer card! You’ll earn 50,000 United Airlines miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of opening your account....
View ArticleExploit The “Excursionist” United Airlines Loophole for Free Segments: Part 4...
I’ve asked Million Mile Secrets contributor Jake to show y’all more advanced ways to get Big Travel from the United Airlines Excursionist Perk! Jake: United Airlines recently changed their...
View ArticleI Found My New Best Friend Traveling to London: Part 4 – Where to Stay in...
Emily: I love to travel, and my mom does, too! When I was growing up in Ohio, we could only afford road trips to local amusement parks. But collecting miles and points has opened up a whole new...
View Article7 Creative Ways to Use a Southwest Companion Pass Without a Companion
Lyn blogs about Southwest at Go To Travel Gal and offers a free guide on how to quickly earn the Southwest Companion Pass. I’ve asked her to answer one of our readers’ questions about the Southwest...
View ArticleThis Weekend: Free Access to Museums, Zoos, Aquariums, & More for Bank of...
Looking for something fun and educational to do this weekend? Bank of America has a few suggestions! If you are a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch debit or credit cardholder, you’ll receive free...
View Article“I Only Became Serious About Miles & Points When I Wanted to Go to Bora Bora...
Welcome to the next installment of our interview series where folks share their thoughts about Big Travel with Small Money! Miles & Points Interview: Miles per Day Vinh is a miles & points...
View ArticleI Found My New Best Friend Traveling to London: Part 5 – Where to Stay in...
Emily: I love to travel, and my mom does, too! When I was growing up in Ohio, we could only afford road trips to local amusement parks. But collecting miles and points has opened up a whole new...
View Article7,000 American Airlines Miles Winner!
Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Thanks to everyone who participated in our 7,000 American Airlines miles giveaway! Are You the Winner of 7,000 American Airlines Miles? Find out if you...
View ArticleBlog Giveaway: Beats by Dre Wireless Headphones!
Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Million Mile Secrets readers are the best! This week, we’re giving away a pair of Beats by Dre over-ear headphones, courtesy of Retale! Download the...
View ArticleCan You Use a Spouse’s Loyalty Account Number on a Card Application?
Million Mile Secrets reader, Shane, commented: I received sign-up bonuses from the Hilton HHonors™ Card from American Express and Citi Hilton Visa card. My wife and I are trying to save up more points...
View ArticleHow Miles & Points Brought a Family of 9 Together for a Bahamian Holiday Trip
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! Andy and his...
View ArticleWhy You Should Take a Screenshot When You Apply for New Cards
Million Mile Secrets reader, Jack, commented: My wife applied for the Citi American Airlines Platinum Select MasterCard. She was approved and completed the minimum spending requirements to earn the...
View Article5 Ways to Collect Miles Other Than Sign-Up Bonuses
Million Mile secrets reader, Amol, emailed: I am an occasional business traveler. I have yet to collect enough points to redeem for award travel. Do you need to travel more frequently to make use of...
View ArticleI Found My New Best Friend Traveling to London: Part 6 – Where to Eat Around...
Emily: I love to travel, and my mom does, too! When I was growing up in Ohio, we could only afford road trips to local amusement parks. But collecting miles and points has opened up a whole new...
View ArticleWhen (and When NOT!) to Tip Abroad
Lots of folks in the US consider ~20% to be the “standard” tip amount. But when you’re traveling abroad, tipping practices vary from country to country! Who to Tip is a guide to worldwide tipping...
View Article4 Days Only: Up to 60,000 Bonus Miles When Buying United Airlines Miles
Want more United Airlines miles for an upcoming getaway? Via Loyalty Lobby, you can earn up to a 67% bonus when you buy or gift United Airlines miles through February 9, 2017. The more miles you buy,...
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