How and Why to Sign-Up for Airline and Hotel Rewards Programs (and Which Ones You Should Open First)

Written by Alex @ Million Mile Secrets

If you are just beginning in the miles and points hobby, the myriad of award programs, award points, and card options can be overwhelming. Each airline and hotel chain has its own points program, and the rules and values seem to constantly change.  Luckily, we spend a lot of time looking at these programs for …

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Chase Southwest Premier benefits and perks

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The Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card is one of the best airline credit cards for folks who collect Southwest points or live in an area where Southwest frequently flies. Not only does this card offer several ways to collect tons of Southwest points, but it’s integral for folks that have their sights set on earning …

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Wells Fargo Propel American Express® card benefits and perks: Earn bonus points on ordering, Netflix, Spotify and more

Written by Alex @ Million Mile Secrets

When searching for your next favorite credit card, the process usually involves weighing a card’s benefits against its annual fee. You have to consider if you’ll use the benefits of the card enough to justify paying that fee every year. But along comes the Wells Fargo Propel American Express® card. This is a card that doesn’t …

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Can’t Decide Where to Travel Next? Try a Mystery Cruise and Wake Up in a Surprise Country Each Morning. Here’s What to Expect!

Written by Alex @ Million Mile Secrets

Sometimes the best travel experiences are the ones you never plan.  Now, some cruise lines are helping you be more spontaneous during your travels by offering new itineraries that don’t reveal their destination. That’s right, you can’t plan or plot out your trip ahead of time.  Because you simply don’t know where you are going …

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Which Credit Card Is Best For Cruising, and Everything Else You Need to Know About What to Expect From Payments on Cruise Ships

Written by Alex @ Million Mile Secrets

Cruises are a special type of vacation. It is a whole different way to travel, and comes with its own quirks and nuances that you have to master.  Having now traveled on many cruises myself now, I always joke that there needs to be a Cruising 101 course offered on cruise ships for first-timers. One of …

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Driving in Italy Is a Total Scam! In 10 Days I Got 4 Tickets Totaling ~$827 – Here’s What You Can Learn From My Mistakes

Written by Alex @ Million Mile Secrets

I have always considered myself a good driver.  I drive a significant amount (~20,000 miles a year), and have a maintained a nearly spotless driving record.  I have only ever received 1 speeding ticket in 15 years of driving! Well that is, until I took a trip to Italy last year.  During this trip, we wanted …

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How to Plan a Simple Credit Card Miles Strategy for 2019 – I Only Used 3 Credit Cards Last Year and Still Got 12+ Nearly Free Flights!

Written by Alex @ Million Mile Secrets

Now that the new year has arrived, this is the best time to reconsider your miles and points strategy.  All of your hotel and airline elite status quotas have reset, meaning you have a full year ahead for you to work toward earning elite status. If nothing else, a fresh year is just a great …

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Here’s How to Get a Free Ski Pass at Select Resorts (Easily Worth $100+) Thanks to Alaska Airlines

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As we roll into January, this is the perfect time to strap on the skis and hit the slopes.  Whether you live far away from the mountains or are looking for a change of scenery this year, Alaska Airlines is offering free lift passes at participating ski resorts when you fly with them! This is …

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You Can Stay At These Las Vegas Resorts With Hyatt Points – Here’s the Trick to Avoiding Those Nasty Resort Fees

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The next time you plan a trip to Las Vegas you can use your Hyatt points and match your Hyatt elite status to MGM.  You can book a dozen MGM locations with your Hyatt points, so this gives you lots of options to take advantage of your Hyatt elite status, even if you aren’t a …

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Here’s How to Maximize the Hilton 2019 Points Unlimited Promotion

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With all the Holiday promotions behind us, Hilton is kicking off the new year with a promotion they are calling Points Unlimited.  And it can be fairly good deal with very few restrictions. The promotion runs from January 4 through May 5, 2019, and you can earn a bonus of 2,000 Hilton points per stay PLUS …

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Earn a Free Night( Worth Up to 70,000 IHG Points) After Staying Just 2 Nights At Some of the Newest IHG Hotels

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Just a few weeks ago, IHG announced that it has added 13 Upscale and Luxury hotels to the IHG family.  All these hotels are located in prime locations throughout the UK and will be rebranded under the Kimpton and Intercontinental brands over time. Until March 31, 2019, folks that spend 2+ nights at any of …

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Only Days Left to Book Discounted Awards on the Longest Flight in the World & the Miles You Need Couldn’t Be Any Easier to Earn

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Singapore Airlines is considered by many to be one of the best airlines in the world.  They especially excel with premium seating like those offered in Business and First Class. Right now is a great time to experience the magic of Singapore, and the luxury of Singapore Airlines, with some great flight deals to Singapore …

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If Alaska Airlines Wants to Keep Me as an Elite Status Member They Need to Join an Alliance

Written by Alex @ Million Mile Secrets

As we transition into 2019, Alaska Airlines sits in an interesting place.  They are big enough to be taken seriously among the major airlines, but still too small to do many “major airline” things. One example of those “major airline” things that Alaska Airlines has been struggling with, is joining airline alliance.  Alaska Airlines has …

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IHG Purchased Points Promotion – Book PointBreaks Hotels for as Little as ~27.50 Per Night

Written by Alex @ Million Mile Secrets

Looking to stock up on IHG points for an upcoming vacation?  If you need to purchase IHG points, now would be a good time to do it. Through December 28, 2018, folks can buy IHG points with an 80% bonus.  This is an good discount on purchased points and can make a good deal when …

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Crazy Promotion! Match Hilton Elite Status to SkyTeam Elite Status for Perks When Flying Delta, Air France, and Others (Ends December 21)

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Elite status is hard to earn but can make all the difference when traveling because it can get you valuable upgrades and perks.  These perks are absolutely incredible when traveling internationally because you might be on a plane for 10+ hours at a time. Earning elite status is a lot of work, and generally requires …

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