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Hilton is a favorite among Million Mile Secrets readers and staff because it’s so easy to earn Hilton Honors points and use points at Hilton hotels. You can choose a luxury hotel, like Waldorf Astoria, or a family-friendly Hampton Inn, which offers free hot breakfast for all hotel guests. The refreshed Hilton Honors American Express …
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INSIDER SECRET: Having elite status from one of the Amex Hilton cards, especially the Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express, can improve your chances of getting an upgrade to a more spacious room or suite for your family. Hilton hotels are a top pick for many families, including my own, thanks to their incredible …
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Qualifying for free breakfast as an elite traveler is by far the easiest at Hilton hotels. While several of the current Hilton hotel brands offer free breakfast to all guests, the majority only offer free breakfast to Gold and Diamond Hilton status holders. Don’t let the fancy-sounding status discourage you, though. You can easily earn …
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INSIDER SECRET: You’ll earn one of the best cash back returns around for dining and entertainment with this card — it’s like getting a 4% discount on these purchases, anywhere you go. It’s said there’s no such thing as a completely free vacation, and that’s mostly true. However, you can get pretty darn close between …
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INSIDER SECRET: This card (and other Amex Delta cards) unlocks the ability to redeem using Delta Pay With Miles at a rate of 1 cent per mile. If you frequently fly Delta, you should consider applying for the Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express. The card comes packed with perks that can save …
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INSIDER SECRET: When new hotel promotions come out, always register (it’s free and only takes a minute), even if you don’t currently have plans for a trip. You never know when you’ll have an unexpected stay and earn surprise bonus points. One of the best things about the Hilton Honors loyalty program is how easy it …
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INSIDER SECRET: This card comes with a slew of travel and purchase protections, including the fifth night free on Hilton award stays of five or more consecutive nights you’ll get from automatic Silver Hilton status. If you’re looking to earn lots of Hilton Honors points but don’t like the idea of paying an annual fee, …
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Has this been you? You’ve booked your rental car with one of the best credit cards for car rentals, confident that you won’t have to pay any extra insurance for your vehicle. While checking out, the agent runs you through your pricey insurance options with the car rental company, and when you decline, a high-pressure …
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INSIDER SECRET: If you have a big legal bill coming up, consider applying for one of the best travel credit cards and using the legal expense to unlock a hefty welcome bonus. At some point in your life you’ll probably need a lawyer. Whether it’s for a happy occasion, like a new home or adoption, …
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INSIDER SECRET: Even if you use the benefits of this card (like airport lounge access and free breakfast at Hilton hotels) a couple of times a year, you can come out well ahead of the annual fee. Travelers who like Hilton hotels should consider the newly refreshed Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card (previously the …
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INSIDER SECRET: You don’t have to blow your points budget at luxury hotels to get spacious accommodations. You can find what you want at lesser-known, moderate brands, especially if you have elite status. It’s a treat to book award nights at hotels from aspirational brands like Conrad, Waldorf Astoria, St. Regis and Ritz-Carlton — pricey …
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INSIDER SECRET: If you make the most of the benefits and perks of the Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express, you can come out way ahead of the $450 annual fee (see rates and fees). The Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express is turning out to be the most profitable card in my …
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INSIDER SECRET: Because you won’t typically earn hotel points at independent hotels, it’s a wise move to make your reservation through a third-party booking site to take advantage of bonus points. Plus, you can double-dip by starting your search through a shopping portal. Most miles and points enthusiasts have a favorite hotel chain (or two), …
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INSIDER SECRET: This card’s name may have changed, but it still comes with outstanding benefits like automatic Hilton Gold elite status and Priority Pass lounge visits, plus an improved welcome offer. Hilton is a favorite among Million Mile Secrets readers and staff because it’s so easy to earn Hilton Honors points and use points at …
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INSIDER SECRET: It doesn’t cost a penny to use Autoslash and takes almost no time to set up. It’s worth investing a couple of minutes to track your car rental reservations because the savings can be in the hundreds of dollars. Nobody likes paying more than they have to for travel, but hunting for the …
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For many miles and points enthusiasts, the Chase Sapphire Reserve is the gold standard when it comes to “premium” credit cards with benefits and perks for frequent travelers. I’d had my eye on the card for a couple of years, but couldn’t get becau…
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INSIDER SECRET: The annual fee on the Capital One® Savor® Cash Rewards Credit Card is waived for the first year, so you can try out the card and see how it fits with your spending habits. There’s a big focus in our hobby on collecting airline miles, hotel points and transferable rewards to unlock free …
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No matter how frugal you are, there’s almost no escaping common everyday purchases like groceries, gas and transportation. You’re going to have to spend this money anyway, so earning the most rewards for these expenses is a smart move. The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express and Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card from American …
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INSIDER SECRET: This is a small business credit card, but you maybe be eligible to apply and not realize it. Many people qualify for small business credit cards with part-time side gigs such as reselling, freelancing or tutoring. The Blue Business℠ Plus Credit Card from American Express does not have a welcome bonus, but that …
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INSIDER SECRET: This card has the lowest annual fee of any of the Chase Southwest cards. Southwest is a Chase transfer partner, so you can earn transferable points with cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, then move points directly to your Southwest frequent flyer account. However, transferring points will NOT count toward earning the Southwest …
