Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
In 2003 my friend told me that he had accepted a job as a web developer at a small company with a funny name. The company, that no one had ever heard of at the time, turned out to be Google. Two years later, he showed up at my apartment driving a…
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Chase pre-approval: How to qualify for a credit card
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
If you’re reading Million Mile Secrets, there is a good chance you’re here to learn more about how to earn and redeem travel rewards. This blog is an incredible resource that can help you make your travel dreams a reality. And many of our tips an…
Should you use currency conversion at the airport?
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
You’ve just walked off the airplane after a 12-hour flight, and you cannot wait to pick up your bags and get as far away from the airport as possible. After all, you’re about to start your vacation! There’s just one thing you need to take care of ̵…
8 tips for flying with kids
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
Traveling during the pandemic has become a delicate balance of spending just the necessary amount of time at an airport and being aware of every possible safety measure to ensure good health during and after the trip. This becomes especially tricky whe…
The ultimate packing list for your camping trip
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
With numerous travel restrictions in place due to COVID-19, more people have been taking advantage of spending time in the great outdoors. For some, camping trips are a regular tradition every summer. For others, the idea of sleeping in the woods, while exciting, is also a bit daunting. The good news is that given the …
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Read MoreCapital One Savor approval tips
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
When it comes to the best cash back cards, the Capital One Savor® Savor® Cash Rewards Credit Card is one of my favorites. Not only does it come with a really generous welcome bonus ($300 after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first three months) but you’ll also get bonus cash back on certain on purchases …
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Read MoreCapital One Savor approval tips
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
When it comes to cash back cards, the Capital One Savor® Savor® Cash Rewards Credit Card is one of my favorites. Not only does it come with a really generous welcome bonus ($300 after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first three months) but you’ll also get bonus cash back on certain on purchases you make …
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Read MoreHow I saved nearly $3,500 on two flights to Europe during the busiest time of year
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
When my parents told me that they wanted our whole family to meet in Germany next July to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on a European River Cruise, I was both excited and filled with dread. July is arguably the busiest time of the year to fly to Europe — and the most expensive. My …
Here’s how I used my Capital One Savor bonus
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
Last month I signed up for my first cash-back credit card, the Capital One® Savor® Cash Rewards Credit Card. I was drawn to this card for two reasons. First, there is a generous $300 bonus when you spend at least $3,000 within the first three months of opening this card. Also, you’ll get cash back on …
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Read MoreHere’s how I met the Capital One Savor minimum spend to unlock the $300 bonus
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
I recently wrote about why I signed up for the Capital One® Savor® Cash Rewards Credit Card. Initially, my biggest motivation in signing up was the welcome offer — a $300 bonus after meeting minimum spending requirements. But having the card has encouraged me to better strategize my credit card spending, and I now make an effort …
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Read MoreCapital One Savor tips: How I got approved!
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
When it comes to cash-back cards, the Capital One® Savor® Cash Rewards Credit Card is one of my favorites. Not only does it come with a really generous welcome bonus ($300 after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first three months) but you’ll also get bonus cash back on certain on purchases you make with this …
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Read MoreWhy I applied for the Capital One Savor card
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
Until recently, all of my focus on credit card rewards was directed at accumulating airline miles. A free flight can save you thousands of dollars so airline credit cards seemed far and away the most valuable route. Plus, my husband and I travel frequently enough that I couldn’t imagine needing any other rewards card outside …
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Read More9 airport restaurants that are worth the trip
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: Regardless of where you eat, use one of the best credit cards for restaurants to maximize your meal purchase. Grabbing a bite to eat at the airport used to mean standing in line at the food court. But in recent years, inventive restaurateurs have found a captive market in some airports. Travelers facing long …
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Read MoreI Asked for Travel Advice From Five Generations of Women and Here’s What They Said
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: The top piece of practical advice is to always take one of the best credit cards for travel with you to maximize y our spending. Regardless of how many times I’ve planned trips, it’s fun and interesting to ask advice from fellow travelers. By doing this, I’ve learned about small towns in Panama, mezcal spots …
6 Tips for Surviving Travel With Your Parents
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: Take the lead and book everyone’s travel using one of the best credit cards for travel. Your family members can pay you back and you can reap the rewards. As Benjamin Frankin said, “Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.” That quote also seems to ring true when it comes to …
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Read MoreHow to Deal With a Chatty Seatmate on an Airplane
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: For the latest tips and ways to travel big without spending a fortune, please subscribe to the Million Mile Secrets daily email newsletter. There you are, comfortable in your assigned seat, ready for takeoff. You’ve done everything right. You checked in early. You breezed through security with patience. You stood in line and boarded the …
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Read MoreDon’t Like Paying for Flights? Here’s How to (Mostly) Avoid It
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: Learning how to manage any of the best credit cards for travel you have is just as important as learning how to use the travel rewards you earn. In a perfect world, travel would be free and unlimited. You’d arrive at the airport with just the right amount of time to walk through …
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Read More5 Big Reasons That Solo Travel Rules
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: When you travel alone, you might be motivated to try a new activity just for the sake of interacting with others. These days, we humans are more self-sufficient than ever. We trust dating apps enough to meet up with strangers for first dates. We get in cars with Lyft and Uber drivers we’ve …
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Read MoreI Asked 14 Friends to Share Their Road Trip Tips, Here’s What They Said
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: When you’re planning a road trip, figure out how to get bonus rewards for all the items that you’ll need to purchase while traveling (like by using one of the best gas credit cards). It’s a great game to see how many points you can rack up on the road! When summer rolls in, …
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Read MoreTravel Burnout Happens: Salvage Your Travel Rewards After Canceling a Trip
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: If you feel like canceling a trip, not all is lost if you understand how to salvage the money and points that you’ve already spent. Last summer it happened. I had just returned from spending four months in Mexico. Before that, it had been five weeks in Arizona, three weeks in Asia and …
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