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Insider Secret: Airlines love charging additional fees, plain and simple. Your best bet for avoiding these fees is to plan in advance, know the airline policies, and keep a credit card that offers an airline fee or travel credit. My number one goal for award travel is to minimize out-of-pocket expenses and maximize value and …
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INSIDER SECRET: If you hold the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card, you are always better off redeeming your points for cash than to reimburse travel. That’s because you can simply pay for the travel with your credit card, EARN POINTS for your purchase, and use the cash back to cover the cost! Although Chase, Amex, and …
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How much are your points really worth? It’s an important question to answer to help you gauge which airline credit cards can get you the most bang for your buck. We’ll continue our miles & points value series with a post about Alaska Airl…
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INSIDER SECRET: Some airlines allow you to book free stopovers on award flights. So it’s possible to add in a trip to Fiji or Hong Kong or somewhere else for no extra miles. Whether you want to visit Australia for its incredible beaches, top-flight wineries, amazing wildlife or impressive historical narrative, miles and points can …
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Often referred to as America’s greatest city, San Diego is a fantastic domestic destination for travelers looking for natural beauty, warm weather, and diverse culture without needing to leave the continental US. And with a phenomenal food and brewery scene, endless conference agenda, and world-class beaches and hiking, you might soon find San Diego on …
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Citi is an MMS advertising partner. Savvy travelers know that flexible points are some of the most valuable, because you can redeem them for award flights and hotels to travel for nearly free. But when you can’t find award flights or rooms, they’re even more handy to book paid travel with no blackout dates through …
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Whether you’re brand new to earning miles and points for free travel, or you’re a seasoned veteran who’s always planning their next international adventure, Chase Ultimate Rewards points are the most useful points to have in your arsenal. That’s because it’s easy to earn and redeem Chase points with plenty of options to book flights, …
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INSIDER SECRET: Flying Blue frequently publishes promotional award prices. We’ve seen previous deals offering roundtrip flights to Tel Aviv for as little as 25,000 miles in coach! My wife and I had the incredible privilege of visiting Israel two years ago, and did a self-guided tour of several of the country’s top religious sites. For …
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Chase Ultimate Rewards points are our favorite rewards currency at MMS. They are so easy to earn, they’re simple to use, and they provide plenty of flexible redemption options. With excellent airline and hotel transfer partners and the option to book t…
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If you’ve had the privilege of vacationing in Hawaii, you might already scheming about how you can return with the right combination of miles, points, and time off work. And if you’ve never been, it’s not to be missed – and you can use your Chase Ultimate Rewards to get to Hawaii for nearly FREE! …
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Hopefully you’ve had a chance to experience the joy and fulfillment that travel can bring. Experiencing new cultures or cities along with friends and loved ones can truly be eye-opening, enriching, and challenging in ways that help develop our characters and help us grow as individuals. Though some folks might choose to travel for rest, …
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When planning an international vacation, you typically want to squeeze in as much as possible. Because if you’re flying halfway around the world, you should make the most of your time off, jet lag, and the money and miles you’re already spending to get there! That’s why savvy travelers take advantage of free (or discounted) …
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You might have noticed the updates to the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal that began rolling out earlier this year for some cardholders. And now, the Chase portal is powered by Expedia for all Chase Ultimate Rewards cards, including the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Ink Business Preferred Card. Things are a little …
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If you’re new to miles and points, you might not know that American Airlines miles are some of the easiest to earn and most valuable. That’s because American Airlines is the biggest airline in the world and has thousands of daily flights, in addition to their strong partnerships with other world class airlines. Because of …
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For our 3rd anniversary, I wanted to surprise my wife with a trip to somewhere tropical and relaxing – especially as this would be our last year as a family of two! Although we only found out about our baby-to-be a month or so before the trip, we had been hoping to start a family …
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In November of 2017, my wife and I took an amazing 2-week trip to Africa. The highlights of the trip included a safari in the Masai Mara, getting SCUBA certified, relaxing on beautiful beaches, and visiting the school and orphanage that our local church helped start almost 20 years ago. We didn’t break the bank …
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British Airways is a favorite award program of many miles and points enthusiasts, in part because British Airways Avios points are incredibly easy to earn from the best travel credit cards. But they’re also well known for imposing large fuel surcharges on many of their own and partner award flights. With these large fees, an award …
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Whether you want to visit Australia for its incredible beaches, amazing wineries and wildlife, or to learn about the nation’s impressive history, miles and points can help you get there! Unfortunately, flights to Australia aren’t always cheap… or convenient! Even if you live in Texas or California and can fly non-stop, you’ll still be looking …
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Who says being a senior means you can’t still travel like you’re young? If you’re older and looking to make the most out of your travels, there are plenty of ways to have an adventure – in comfort and style – without breaking the bank! Whether you prefer to RV around the U.S. or fly …
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Savvy travelers know that flexible points are some of the most valuable, because you can redeem them for award flights and hotels to travel for nearly free! But when you can’t find award flights or rooms, they’re even more handy to book paid travel with no blackout dates through a travel portal. Citi ThankYou points are …
