Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
As the old saying goes, “don’t put all your eggs in one basket”. I find that to be extremely applicable to earning points & miles through credit cards. As things change, so should your strategy. When it comes to hotels, I’m not super loyal to one brand. I think Hilton has done a great job …
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50% bonus when transferring American Express Membership Rewards to Hilton (targeted offer)
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
Right now some American Express Membership Rewards accounts are being targeted for a 50% transfer bonus to Hilton. Normally, Amex points transfer to Hilton at a 1:2 ratio in 1,000-point increments, so if you’re targeted for the 50% bonus you could transfer Amex points at a 1:3 ratio. In most cases, the best way to use …
The Best Travel Credit Cards for Millennials (From a Millennial!)
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
Folks love to poke fun at millennials for all of the things they have “ruined” or obsession with avocado toast and student loans, but they are a unique consumer. We millennials appreciate Instagram-able experiences, no hassles, no frills, efficiency, and the ability to do things on our time. In my conversations with fellow millennials, I’ve …
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Read MoreComing Soon! No Need For Your Physical AMEX Card To Access Delta SkyClubs
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
Mistakes do happen when you travel. For me, they tend to happen more often than not. However, they do become learning experiences, and you can even discover certain things! As we all know, to access Delta SkyClubs you must carry with you one of the following cards: The Platinum Card® from American Express The Business Platinum® …
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Read MoreDelta Branded Credit Cards Are Not The Best For Flying Delta – Here’s Why!
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
As I’ve talked about my affinity for Delta over the past several months, I’ve had several readers ask for suggestions for the best credit card for flying Delta. Many flyers immediately assume the American Express Delta family of cards is best. However, analyzing the benefits of these cards versus others prove the lack of strength …
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Read MoreHow to Book Delta Flights Using Miles On Your Delta App
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
Delta is always making efforts to be the innovator in the airline industry. As various digital products are being introduced to make booking flights even simpler, Delta has recently added the option to book award flights with Delta miles on its mobile app! I’m finding that many apps & websites in the airline industry are …
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Read More3 Great Travel Secrets To Avoid Disney World’s Ridiculous Prices
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
We all know that Disney is insanely priced. Earlier this year, we found that Disneyland had upped its ticket and annual pass prices once again, following suit with a move by Disney World. But there are few things you can do to avoid sky-high prices once you’re there. Sign-up for our free newsletter so you …
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Read MoreI Earned 100,000 AMEX Membership Rewards Points With a Simple Idea for a Side Hustle
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
My wife and I have been able to travel extensively in the past few years because of points and miles. Since we started dating ~3.5 years ago, we have traveled to 7 countries and made numerous trips within the US. In talking with our friends and family members about our travels, we have found ourselves …
Credit Card Is a Curse Word for Many, But Really They Are Like Fireworks
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
Personal finance is somewhat of a taboo topic of conversation in America. It is hardly taught in schools, and then 18 year olds are expected to make decisions about taking on loads of debt for college when they have no understanding of money. It is a flawed system that leads to a lot of misunderstand …
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Read More3 Reasons I Made the Switch From Cash Back to Credit Card Miles
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
Getting into the travel rewards credit card world can be intimidating at first. With so many options, it can get extremely overwhelming. As soon as I turned 18, I dove head first into it with cash back cards. In my opinion, cash back credit cards are much easier to monitor, like my Costco Anywhere Visa® Card …
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Read MoreCredit Card Miles and Perks Got Me 2 Round-Trip Tickets To Australia for ~$330 – Here’s How I Did It
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
Airlines have been having all sorts of sales and mistake fares right after the holidays. As if our wallets aren’t already suffering enough. Recently there were major sales to Sydney, Australia, and my wife and I had been waiting for the right moment to book an adventure for her Spring Break. We were able to …
My Father-In-Law’s $25,000 Pain Was My 250,000-Point Gain! How I Used Credit Cards to Turn Wedding Expenses Into Big Travel
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
One of my favorite quotes ever is “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” My wedding was a perfect metaphor of this! My wife and I met in May 2015 on Tinder, and I had this funny feeling on our first date that she was the one (aww, cute!). After 6 months, she dragged me …
After a Year of Having Delta Elite Status, I’m Convinced It’s Overrated – Even With the Upgrades
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
Many frequent travelers value their airline elite status as it comes with all sorts of perks and upgrades. In 2017, I was flying very frequently for work with Delta as I am based in Salt Lake City, and earned my very first airline status as Delta Silver Medallion member. It isn’t a huge deal as …
I Have Free Airport Lounge Access But This Goof Cost Me – Here’s How to Avoid the Same Mistake
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
If you are enjoying the fruits of the points & miles hobby, the details can become a bit overwhelming. Things like bonus categories for purchases, when annual fees are coming up, and ensuring you are keeping an eye on your 5/24 status with Chase can be time consuming. And when it comes to figuring out …
Being Able to Easily Earn a Cool 500,000+ Hilton Points Is Only One Reason Hilton Is Better Than the Competition
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
Hilton has really blown 2018 out of the water with their American Express cards. My wife and I both are American Express fans. With the AMEX Hilton cards we have been able to earn over half a million Hilton points, this year, with the following cards: Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express Hilton Honors …
Tired of Unruly “Support” Animals on Your Flight? Delta Has Your Back!
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
Airlines are trying to figure out the best way to handle those with Emotional Support Animals (ESA’s) as carefully as possible. Delta, however, has drawn a line in the sand. They have announced that for all flights purchased after December 18, 2018, ESAs will not be allowed on any flights longer than 8 hours. To …
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Read MoreDelta Is Making It Easier to Use Your Miles & Why This Isn’t Good News
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
As a Delta loyalist, I normally have nothing poor to say about the airline. However, as someone that values Delta miles (especially when they have great sales to Europe like this one), they have made an extremely disappointing change. Delta has introduced the ability to use miles to pay for upgrades on any ticket except …
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Read MoreAirport Security Can Make Holiday Travel Rough – Here Is A Global Entry Interview Trick To Keep You Jolly!
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
The holiday season is filled with family, friends, egg nog, and extremely long lines at airport security. While there isn’t much any of us can do with the crowds, there is a great way to save yourself from painfully long TSA lines. It’s called Global Entry (and it comes with TSA PreCheck)! And if you’re …
How I’m Using American Express Membership Rewards Points to Fulfill My Dream of Flying Singapore Airlines First Class and How You Can Do It Too!
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
Over the years I’ve collected millions of points and miles with travel rewards credit cards. And I’m always looking for unique ways to spend them. Many people within the points and miles community (myself included) can get carried away with earning, and not burning! About a year ago, I came across the Singapore Airlines Suites …
The Youngest Person to Visit All 196 Countries Gave ALL His Miles Away! Here Are His Thoughts on Travel and Meet the Winner of His Giveaway
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
James Asquith is a world record holder, travel monster, CEO, and best of all, a great dude. Originally from England, he started traveling at a young age, but started regularly traveling after a trip to Vietnam at 18 years old. In 2013, he accomplished the feat of becoming the youngest person to visit every single …