Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
This post has nothing to do with booking free flights or free hotels or free rental cars. We tell you how to do that stuff all the time. Vacation for most people begins once they step foot off the plane at their destination. But for a miles and points …
Tag: Guides
A guide to Hyatt’s Brand Explorer perk (A trick to getting a free night with Hyatt!)
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
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 transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards points to your account, Hyatt hotels…
Guide to United stopovers and open-jaw tickets
Written by Sarah Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Airlines change their award rules often. The least of an exception is United Airlines, which nuked nearly all stopover loopholes back in 2019. So many valuable tricks from the past no longer exist — but every ending is a new beginning. Here is a …
How to buy stock with a credit card — here’s what to consider
Written by Brendan Dorsey @ Million Mile Secrets
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind for the markets. With the meteoric rise and fall of Gamestop shares and retail investors attacking hedge funds’ short positions, there’s a newfound interest in investing in the stock market. Most inv…
My 6 favorite Delta Comfort+ perks
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
Have you ever noticed that certain airlines generate die-hard fans who will happily and without prompting chat you up about all of the benefits that won them over? These folks can be quite convincing, especially when they’re on minute five of a monolog…
How to use Amex points to fly on United (and get max value)
Written by Sarah Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
You don’t need to collect United Airlines miles to get where you’re going on United Airlines. In fact, if you’re serious about booking award flights on United, you should be collecting other points instead! One great example is American Express Members…
Guide to Frontier Airlines miles – Everything you need to know
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
Frontier Airlines has carved out space in the market as a low-cost option for those who are looking to fly on a budget. They don’t offer a first class experience, but when you find a fare from Denver to Los Angeles for $29 one way, it’s kind of t…
How to tell a credit card from a debit card
Written by Sarah Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
If you’re like my husband and me, we have a thick stack of metal and plastic cards. A mix of both debit and credit. At a quick glance debit and credit cards are visually similar — same shape and size and all that. But card issuers make it easy to…
9 secret features of Hilton’s loyalty program that you need to know
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Hilton used to be low on the loyalty program totem pole for me. Until I did some analysis for myself and realized how elite Hilton Honors actually is — as long as you follow a series of tricks. There are a number of “secrets” that can…
Best premium credit cards
Written by Deborah Atchison @ Million Mile Secrets
Signing-up for credit cards with big bonuses is the easiest and fast way to earn lots of miles & points. “Premium” cards often come with the best bonuses, plus valuable perks, like the ability to earn transferable points, bonus spending categories,…
Guide to the Delta Skymiles shopping portal
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
Raise your hand if you like shopping! Yeah, me too. Even though it’s sometimes tough to justify those purchases. What if you could earn extra Delta Skymiles at some of the retailers you love? That makes it much easier to hit the “buy now” button,…
Airbnb while Black: How to avoid racism while traveling
Written by Kristina Byas @ Million Mile Secrets
With domestic and global travel impacted by COVID-19, most Americans have been stuck indoors since early 2020. Once the world re-opens, the travel industry is expected to recover after its 48% decrease from the $1.1 trillion spent in 2019. While …
2021 Edition: Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access
Written by Aaron Wong @ The Milelion
Which credit cards come with lounge access, how many free visits do you get, and what’s the catch?
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The 9 tricks I’m using to have a five-star vacation (worth $8,000+) for ~$95 per day
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
I’ve been toying with a trip to California for a while now. As coronavirus restrictions begin to lift in the state, I’ve gone ahead and made speculative bookings. I’ll show you what that looks like below — every single tactic ca…
Guide to booking American Airlines Vacations packages
Written by Alexandra Maloney @ Million Mile Secrets
With coronavirus vaccines being distributed and travel restrictions slowly lifting throughout the world, I can’t help but think about the days I’ll be able to travel freely again. If you’re in the same boat, consider taking a look at the American Airli…
8 benefits of Priority Pass lounge access
Written by Sarah Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Priority Pass Is the most useful lounge membership available. It grants you access to more than 1,300 locations worldwide – so no matter where you’re trotting, there’s bound to be a lounge nearby. You’ll receive free alcohol, free snacks, and sometimes…
Air Canada baggage fees and policies
Written by Alexandra Maloney @ Million Mile Secrets
It’s common knowledge among points and miles enthusiasts that Air Canada’s Aeroplan is one of the best airline rewards programs in the business. You can transfer both Chase and Amex to Aeroplan. And the program has and other valuable partners, like Uni…
Jetblue baggage fees and policies
Written by Sarah Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Unlike other airlines with frustrating and complicated baggage policies, JetBlue takes a simpler route. There’s no need to scroll through pages and pages trying to locate basic information. With their unfussy rules, it’s painless to estimate how much y…
7 need-to-know American Airlines secrets — Only pros know them all
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Airline loyalty programs can look a little convoluted if you’re new to miles and points. Even after studying extensively, there are bound to be some useful nuances that you miss. American Airlines is the biggest airline in the world (at least it …
How to change or cancel a Spirit Airlines flight
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
Booking flights during COVID can be tricky. Many travelers are on the fence about whether or not to take that trip and are paying extra attention to the various airlines’ cancellation policies. Budget airlines, like Spirit Airlines, often have a …