Don’t Drop the Ball: Last Chance for Times Square Hotels on New Year’s Eve – FREE With Marriott, Hilton, or IHG Points

Written by Avery @ Million Mile Secrets

While New Yorkers might roll their eyes at the thought of spending New Year’s Eve at Times Square, it’s something you need to try at least once.  However, getting a hotel anywhere in New York on December 31 is expensive, let alone at Times Square, where hotels can easily cost more than $2,000 for the night! Fortunately, …

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How I Booked ~$8,300 Worth of First Class Flights in Etihad Apartments Using Marriott Points (With an Extra Business Class Flight From South Africa for Free!)

Written by Avery @ Million Mile Secrets

Etihad’s First Class on the Airbus A380, the Apartments, is the golden trophy for many points and miles enthusiasts.  Etihad arguably offers the best First Class in the sky, with one of the largest seats (and a bed!), premium catering, and a shower at 42,000 feet! There are a few ways to book Etihad First …

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Experiment: Can You Earn Expedia Rewards With the Chase Travel Portal?

Written by Avery @ Million Mile Secrets

There’s been big news recently for folks who like to book flights, hotels, and more through the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal.  Expedia is now powering the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal, which has opened up many more options! Currently, the Expedia-run portal is only available to Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Unlimited cardholders, but …

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All-New Ultimate Guide to United Airlines Miles: Part 8 – Program Limitations and How to Work Around Them

Written by Avery @ Million Mile Secrets

While you can redeem United Airlines miles for amazing award flights on United Airlines and Star Alliance partners like Lufthansa and Air Canada, the program is not without its stumbling blocks. Fortunately, there are easy ways to limit the impact of these pitfalls.  By knowing what to look out for, you’ll be able to potentially …

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All-New Ultimate Guide to United Airlines Miles: Part 7 – Converting Flexible Points to United Airlines Miles

Written by Avery @ Million Mile Secrets

Transfer Flexible Points to United Airlines United Airlines miles are a valuable way to travel the world, allowing you to book United Airlines award flights and fly on Star Alliance partner airlines like Air Canada and Lufthansa. But even if you don’t fly United Airlines or have one of their credit cards, you can still earn …

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All-New Ultimate Guide to United Airlines Miles: Part 6 – Make the Most of the Excursionist Perk (Free One-Way!)

Written by Avery @ Million Mile Secrets

United Airlines Excursionist Perk Add a free one-way flight to round-trip or multi-city award flights that include destinations outside the continental US, Canada, and Alaska The price of your award won’t be any higher than if you didn’t book the free one-way You can book Excursionist Perk flights online United Airlines allows you to see …

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