Because Southwest will soon begin flying to Hawaii, I’ve been researching some of the best hotels I can stay in using points. Luckily, there are many great hotel credit card cards that can help you earn points toward free stays too! Most of us on the Million Mile Secrets team stay for free at hotels just by …
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ReGift Your Global Entry Credit Card Benefit (Worth $100!) – Check The Credit Cards In Your Wallet
Credit cards come with amazing perks these days. You can get free lounge access, Uber credits, and cash back onto your credit card statements. Several travel credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve® include a statement credit for the application fee for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck (worth up to $100.) Lots of credit cards offer this benefit, …
Read MoreWhy I’m NOT Spending ANYTHING on My New Chase Southwest Airlines Credit Card (That Counts Towards the Southwest Companion Pass!)
I recently applied for, and got approved, for the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card. The bonus points earned after meeting tiered minimum spending requirements count towards the Southwest Companion Pass. Because I have a travel partner I regularly fly with, having the Southwest Companion Pass is very valuable to me because I’ve saved $1,000s! Here’s everything …
Read MoreI Received the Dreaded “Pending” Message After Applying for This Popular Chase Credit Card – Here’s How I Handled It & Finally Got Approved!
I recently applied for the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card. I wanted this Chase credit card because the bonus points earned after meeting tiered minimum spending requirements count towards the Southwest Companion Pass, which is the #1 deal in travel! The Southwest Companion Pass is my favorite airline deal because I save so much money. In 2018 alone, …
Read MoreMinimum Spending Requirements Got You Down? We’re Sharing Our Top 8 Tips to Help Your Earn TONS of Chase Ultimate Rewards Points!
Before you even apply for a travel rewards credit card, you need to think about how you’re going to complete the minimum spending requirements. If you don’t meet the minimum spending, you will not get ANY bonus points. But meeting the minimum spending requirements is a lot easier than it looks, even with cards such as the …
Read More2-for-1 Flights on Southwest Airlines (Worth ~$1,000s!) How I’m Gifting My Family the #1 Travel Deal With the Southwest Companion Pass
This Christmas I’m working to give my family the gift of the Southwest Companion Pass. Research shows that happiness received from getting material possessions doesn’t last. Having experiences like travel is what makes people happier — and that happiness lasts with the memories that are made with family and friends. The Southwest Companion Pass is …
Read MoreI’m Planning to Transfer My Chase Ultimate Rewards Points to Hyatt for a Winter Escape — Tell Which Hyatt Ziva in Mexico Is Your Favorite!
Since having my daughter and going back to work full-time, I’ve been wanting to simplify family travel, and that means trying out an all-inclusive resort where I don’t have to plan much and be pampered at the same time. These resorts are nice because all you can eat and drink, plus many activities are included …
Read MoreHow to Fly in Etihad’s ~$16,000 First Class Apartment Suites Using the Best Travel Credit Cards!
Etihad’s First Class Apartments sit at the top of many mile collecting enthusiast’s bucket lists. The Etihad’s First Class Apartment isn’t a typical airplane seat…instead, it’s 1-room suite on select Airbus A380 routes. Million Mile Secrets contributor Avery recently flew in Etihad’s First Class Apartment from Abu Dhabi to New York (JFK) using Marriott / Starwood points which …
Read MoreEven With A Very Small Business, My Mom Still Got Approved for My #1 American Airlines Credit Card Recommendation!
My mom has a few store credit cards and a credit score of ~750. Credit cards to places like Home Depot and JC Penney may save you a little bit of money when you shop at their stores, but these credit cards won’t earn you cheap flights like the best travel credit cards will. Not …
Read More$22 for TWO Flights to Hawaii! How I Booked Cheap Flights With American Airlines Miles!
Earlier this year I booked two round-trip award flights to Hawaii by using 90,000 American Airlines miles and paid just ~$22 in taxes and fees. It was my third time to Hawaii, and this time we went to Oahu! By using the best travel rewards credit cards, I’ve been able to save thousands on flights and …
Read MoreBankruptcy on Your Record? How My Friend Still Got Approved for the Chase Sapphire Preferred
A good friend of mine declared bankruptcy ~8 years ago in 2010. Her husband became unemployed, and they had a daughter in college. Unable to pay their mounting bills, they thought bankruptcy was the only option. Since then, my friend has worked really hard to improve her credit. She’s paid off the credit cards she …
Read MoreHow to Get 4 FREE Nights at Marriott TownPlace Suites With Just 1 Credit Card Bonus – My Review of the Free Breakfast, Gym, WiFi, Pool, and More!
I recently stayed at a Marriott TownPlace Suites and was pleasantly surprised by the experience. TownPlace Suites are extended stay hotels. Their rooms are spacious suites with full kitchens, and you get complimentary hot breakfast. Marriott’s TownPlace Suites are perfect for families and for travelers with long stays at a destination. But any traveler will enjoy …
Read More3 Best Travel Credit Cards That Include a FREE $100 Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck
If you’re a frequent traveler like me, you understand the frustration of going through airport security. Removing your shoes and taking out laptops is a pain. Not to mention the super long lines! The past several years though, I haven’t had to go through traditional security thanks to the best travel credit cards that include …
Read MoreImprove Your Credit Score With These 3 Easy Tips — How I’m Helping My Friend Earn LOTS of Miles & Points!
A friend of mine has been focusing on improving his credit score and asked for help because his credit score is ~630 points. This means that he most likely will be declined for some of the best travel credit cards we recommend. The good news is that it can take months, or even just a couple …
Read MoreSouthwest Airlines: Sometimes Their Crazy Cheap Fares (With Free Bags!) Aren’t As Good As They Seem — Here’s What I Mean
I recently booked my $10 flights home for the holidays thanks to Chase Ultimate Rewards points and the Southwest Companion Pass. The flights for my partner and me to fly cost only 19,000 points TOTAL, and I’ll be bringing my daughter as a lap child. But as I was searching for flights, I realized that …
Read MoreEven Shrewd Deal-Hunters Shouldn’t Mind Paying the Annual Fee on this Popular Chase Credit Card
Many people don’t like credit cards that charge an annual fee. But savvy miles and points enthusiasts will know that sometimes it’s worth it to pay the annual fee because the benefits outweigh the costs. The Million Miles Secrets Team loves the Chase Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card. It’s a staple in many of our wallets …
Read More130,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points & 70,000 American Airlines Miles! My Mom’s Getting a Credit Card Makeover!
My mom has been focusing on improving her credit over the last few years, and her credit score is finally up to ~730! This means that she can start to apply, and hopefully get approved, for the best travel credit cards! I recently checked the current credit cards she has, and they include a Costco …
Read MoreBe on The Lookout for $20 Costco Gift Cards With Select Car Rentals! And How to Save Money on Car Rentals Over the Holidays
For a recent trip to the Washington, DC area, I booked my rental car through Costco Travel. My rental car was ~$256 for 7 days, and it came with a $20 Costco gift card! This Costco Promotion Comes & Goes It was the first time I saw a gift card promotion on Costco’s website! I …
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving From the Million Mile Secrets Family!
Happy Thanksgiving from the Million Mile Secrets family! We’ve got a fantastic team here at Million Mile Secrets and the blog couldn’t run without them! And of course, we are thankful for you! Thanks so much for reading Million Mile Secrets over the years. And if you are new to the blog, welcome! We hope …
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Read MoreYou’re Missing $1,000s From Chase Business Credit Cards Bonuses — Here’s an Easy Business I Started (With 5 Tips!) Perfect for Travelers
There are a lot of small business opportunities that you might haven’t considered. Owning a business means that you’ll be eligible for more Chase business credit cards, like the Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card, our #1 pick for best small business credit cards. Here’s our list of favorite small business credit cards, all with great bonuses! A few …
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