Written by Chris Campbell @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: Military members can easily get TSA PreCheck benefits by entering their DOD ID number when making a flight reservation. If you have a friend or family member in the military, there is a super-simple way for them to get TSA PreCheck benefits. Anyone in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Reserves, National Guard …
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How to earn 5x points on non-bonus-category spending
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INSIDER SECRET: You’ll get the most out of the rewards you earn by transferring your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to an annual-fee Chase Ultimate Rewards travel card. Many of the best credit cards for travel offer one or more bonus categories where you can earn 2x, 3x or even 5x points per $1 spent. Maximizing your …
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Read More5-Step Guide to Setting Travel Goals (and Making Your Dream Trip a Reality)
Written by Chris Campbell @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: Before you book your award ticket, research partner airline routing rules and pricing to save tons of miles and points. If you are new to traveling with miles and points, odds are that you are overwhelmed by the various programs, redemption options and rules associated with award travel. Trying to navigate ways to …
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Read More5 Tips for staying healthy while traveling
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With the new surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, travelers (rightfully so) have a heightened awareness of the ways in which they can stay healthy while on the road. Even without a worldwide pandemic, if you are trying to stick to a regimen of healthy diet and exercise, traveling can be hard. Without access to your own …
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Read More7 Places to Visit on a Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
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INSIDER SECRET: The Pacific Coast Highway in California makes for an incredible road trip, especially if you save a ton of money by using miles and points along the way. If you are looking for a great road trip on your next vacation, consider California’s famous Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Officially known as State Route 1, …
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Read MoreTop Tips for a Long Weekend Trip to Europe
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INSIDER SECREST: Using miles and points can make a long weekend trip to Europe possible, even on a budget. Whether it’s the beautiful streets of Barcelona, the peaks of the Swiss Alps or the incomparable sunsets in Santorini, Europe offers endless adventures. Some trips to Europe can (and should) last several weeks, but you can …
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Read MoreCollect American Express Points? Here’s Why Transferring Them to This Lesser-Known Airline Can Be an Incredible Deal
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INSIDER SECRET: Transferring your Amex Points to ANA is a great way to travel to Europe cheaply. If you have an American Express card that earns Membership Rewards points, you are probably aware of the option to transfer your points to different travel partners. But you may not be aware of the excellent points redemption opportunities …
3 Ways to Earn a Ton of Credit Cards Points in the Next 3 Months
Written by Chris Campbell @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: Without a doubt, the best way to rack up travel rewards quickly is to earn a welcome bonus from one of the best credit cards for travel. When talking to folks who are new to miles and points, some of the biggest questions are often “How do you earn so many points?” and, …
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Read More3 Tips for College Students to Build Their Credit
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INSIDER SECRET: Becoming an authorized user on someone’s credit card can be a good way to build your own credit history. Building strong credit can be a daunting task for just about anyone. But if you are a college student, this can be exceptionally hard. With little to no income, student loans and no credit …
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Read MoreNew to Miles and Points? Here’s Why Savvy Travelers Never Carry a Balance on Their Credit Card
Written by Chris Campbell @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: Simply put, most of the best credit cards for travel have extremely high interest rates. That’s why it’s so important to pay off your balance in full every month. If you are just beginning to collect miles and points, you are beginning a journey that will allow you to experience places and adventures you …
Top 3 Perks That Come With Car Rental Elite Status
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INSIDER SECRET: Hertz and National members can choose from a variety of cars to rent upon arrival, even at the lowest membership level, which is free to join. If your normal travel schedule doesn’t involve renting cars, you might not be aware of some of the great perks and benefits that come with having status …
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Read MoreWhy Premium Credit Cards With High Annual Fees Are Worth It for Casual Travelers
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INSIDER SECRET: A number of the best credit cards for travel are premium cards. And in many cases, the annual fee is more than offset by the card benefits. If you’re a casual traveler, who takes only a few trips per year, you may be turned off by the high annual fee that many premium …
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Read MoreThe Fastest Way to Earn a Free Car Rental On Your Next Trip
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INSIDER SECRET: The fastest way to a free rental car for most people will be Enterprise Plus, where free rental days start at just 400 points. When you’re travelling, one of the most aggravating costs to deal with is renting a car. There are no shortage of horror stories online – from long lines at …
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Read MoreDid You Know? Hyatt Points Are Some of the Most Valuable Hotel Points, Here’s Why
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INSIDER SECRET: You can easily redeem Hyatt points for 1.5-2 cents per point. That’s far more than you can typically get with other hotel brands. Among all the major hotel brands, Hyatt points are arguably the most valuable hotel points currency. Though they don’t have as large of a portfolio as Marriott or Hilton, Hyatt still …
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Read MoreTriple Dip: How to Earn Tons of Extra Travel Rewards (Like United Miles) From Your Online Shopping
Written by Chris Campbell @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: When employing this strategy it’s best to use a credit card with a good earning rate on non-bonus spending. I’ll explain why. One of the best ways to earn more miles and points is to maximize your earnings on your everyday spending. Other than taking advantage of large welcome bonuses from some of …
Small Victories Add Up — 5 Ways to Earn Extra Travel Rewards on Your Next Hotel Stay
Written by Chris Campbell @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: Lots of hotel chains will offer bonus points if you choose to forgo housekeeping services. For most people, the fastest way to build up a stash of hotel points is by earning welcome bonuses from the best credit cards for travel, spending on a hotel-branded credit card and, of course, earning points from …
Test Your Knowledge: Do You Know the Top Credit Card For Every Spending Category?
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Insider Secret: To maximize your points, choose a credit card with a high earning rate in the categories where you spend the most. One of the best ways to maximize your points is to use credit cards that have good earnings in your top spending categories. Who wants to earn 1X points per dollar when …
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Read MoreHere’s a Lesser-Known Trick to Earning a Free Night at a Hyatt Hotel
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Insider Secret: You can earn a free night at a Category 1-4 Hyatt hotel after paid stays at 5 different Hyatt brands. Like many miles and points enthusiasts, I’m a big fan of Hyatt hotels. With the ease of earning World of Hyatt points through paid stays, from the World of Hyatt Credit Card or by …
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Read MoreNew to Travel Rewards? Newsflash: You Can Earn Miles & Points for Flights You’ve Already Taken
Written by Chris Campbell @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: You can earn miles for flights taken up to 12 months ago with some airlines. If you’ve just recently started collecting miles and points, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed by how long it will take you to earn enough miles for your next free flight. While you can certainly rack up miles …
Free Flights, Hotel, Food and Drinks – How I Used Points for an All-Inclusive Vacation to the Caribbean!
Written by Chris Campbell @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER TIP: Using miles and points for an all-inclusive vacation is a great way to minimize or eliminate out of pocket costs. During the summer, one of my favorite vacation destinations is the Caribbean. White sand beaches, clear blue water, warm sunny weather – all of these make the Caribbean an ideal place to rest, relax …