Written by Brian Biros @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: The Comfort Suites Paradise Island is right next to the Atlantis Bahamas, and guests get full access to the Atlantis Resort for a fraction of the room price! Labor Day weekend is fast approaching. This traditionally marks the end of summer, but there’s still time to go out with one last big weekend …
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5 Best Hotels in Australia and the South Pacific You Can Book With Hilton Points — Use the Hilton Card Limited-Time Offers
Written by Brian Biros @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: The free weekend night from the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card can be used at nearly any Hilton property, including the Conrad Bora Bora Nui which costs over $750 per night! You’ll have a hard time finding a bucket list that doesn’t include Australia, New Zealand or the South Pacific. A Hilton …
Is the Avianca Vida Credit Card Worth the Annual Fee? Most Likely No, but Maybe in a Few Cases
Written by Brian Biros @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: With the Multiply Your Miles discount combined with Avianca’s occasional promotions, you may be able to purchase miles for less than 1 cent per point. It would be easy to pass right over the Avianca Vida Visa® Card, but with a limited-time sign-up bonus increase from 20,000 LifeMiles to 40,000 LifeMiles after meeting …
Is the Avianca Vuela Credit Card Worth the Annual Fee? For Flying Avianca or Maximizing LifeMiles Partner Sweet Spots, It May Be
Written by Brian Biros @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER TIP: Spend $12,000 on the Avianca Vuela Visa® Card and receive a 50% discount on an award redemption to Central America or Colombia, including business class! The Banco Popular Avianca Vuela Credit Card is making a splash in credit card news these days with an exciting limited time sign-up bonus of up to 60,000 LifeMiles. …
US Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Credit Card Benefits: Solid Protections and a Unique Perk Worth $25 per Round-Trip Award Flight
Written by Brian Biros @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: Purchase Security protects items for 90 days after purchase in case of theft or damage, even if the damage is your fault! The US Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Credit Card is definitely one of the most underrated travel credit cards. Currently, you can earn 25,000 FlexPoints after spending $2,000 on purchases in the …
Is the US Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Credit Card Annual Fee Worth It? Yes, for Savvy Travelers and Generous People
Written by Brian Biros @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: The U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature Card is one of the only credit cards that earns a bonus for charitable donations. The US Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Credit Card comes with a welcome bonus of 25,000 FlexPoints (worth $375 in travel) after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first four months. The …
Best (and Worst!) Ways to Book Marriott Hotels With Points
Written by Brian Biros @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: Using Marriott Bonvoy points for a Marriott stay is usually a good value, but transferring points to Marriott Bonvoy is a poor value. After the merger of Marriott and Starwood created the world’s largest hotel company, Marriott rebranded their rewards program as Marriott Bonvoy. This one loyalty program now covers 30 hotel brands and …
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Read MoreSecrets to Automatically Getting VIP Hotel Elite Status
Written by Brian Biros @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: The Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express is the only credit card to include top-tier hotel status. Cardholders automatically get Hilton Diamond status! Having elite status during a hotel stay can completely change the hotel experience. Elite status can make your stay relaxing and more comfortable and save you lots of money, with perks …
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Read MoreIs the Alaska Airlines Credit Card Annual Fee Worth It? Short Answer: Absolutely
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INSIDER SECRET: The $99 companion fare renews every year, which makes the Alaska Airlines credit card $75 annual fee well worth it. The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card comes with a valuable 40,000-mile sign-up bonus and its famous $99 companion fare (plus taxes and fees from $22), after you meet minimum spending requirements. It also …
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Read MoreBank of America points value: How much are they worth and how do I maximize their value?
Written by Brian Biros @ Million Mile Secrets
Bank of America offers several valuable credit cards, many focused on the travel audience, and some for anyone with a cash back focus. Plus, folks with a Preferred Rewards relationship with Bank of America can earn rewards at an improved rate (up to 3….
Not Just a Free Bag and Companion Fare: Alaska Airlines Credit Card Benefits
Written by Brian Biros @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER TIP: You don’t need to pay extra for Collision Damage Waiver coverage when you rent a car with your card. With the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card, you’ll receive 40,000 Alaska Airlines miles after spending $2,000 on purchases within 90 days of account opening. You’ll also get the extremely valuable Alaska Airlines companion …
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Read MoreThe Points & Miles Backpacker: Off the Beaten Path in Slovenia
Want to get off the beaten path? With longstanding tourist magnets Italy and Austria attracting travelers to the west and north, and trendier countries such as Croatia and Hungary to the south and east, Slovenia has managed to slip under travelers’ radar, leaving it delightfully crowd-free. This central European nation is also more affordable than …
Read MoreThe Points & Miles Backpacker: How to Choose a Travel Buddy
Where you go, what you do and how you do it are most emphasized when backpacking, but at least as much scrutiny should be put into who you travel with. You backpacking companion(s) can make or break a travel experience, and unlike other travel plans, changing your companion mid-trip can range from complicated to nearly …
Read MoreThe Points & Miles Backpacker: A Backpacking Approach to Credit Cards, Points and Miles
They say when you have time to travel you don’t have money, and when you have money you don’t have time. Backpackers are unapologetically in the former category. Often the end of our trip is a threshold on our bank account rather than a date on the calendar. We require a slightly different strategy for …
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