Do You Know the Difference Between IHG Hotel Brands?

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IHG Hotel Brands

You can redeem IHG points for free hotel stays at 10 of their hotel brands.  This includes more than 5,000 hotels in 100+ countries! Emily and I have enjoyed stays at several IHG brand hotels, including the Crowne Plaza South … Continue reading →

     

 

 

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Can a Spouse Earn a Sign-Up Bonus If They’re Already an Authorized User?

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Authorized User Sign Up Bonus

Million Mile Secrets reader, Chris, commented: My wife is an authorized user on my Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card.  Can she apply for her own card and still earn the sign-up bonus? Yes, she can! Authorized users CAN earn a sign-up bonus on … Continue reading →

     

 

 

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Hyatt Adds Another Hotel Brand to Loyalty Program

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Starting today, you’ll have another option for earning  and redeeming Hyatt points! Miraval Resorts is a brand that is all about health and wellness, with top-notch fitness activities, spas, and treatments.  And it now participates in the World of Hyatt … Continue reading →

     

 

 

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Ultimate Guide to Big Travel With American Express Membership Rewards Points Part 13: Hotels

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American Express Membership Rewards Points For Hotels

You get lots of travel flexibility with AMEX Membership Rewards points.  Because if you don’t have set travel plans for a future trip, these transferable points give you travel options when you’re ready to book. Folks in the miles & points hobby … Continue reading →

     

 

 

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How a Family of 4 Enjoyed the Magic of Disney for Nearly Nothing!

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How A Family Of 4 Enjoyed The Magic Of Disney For Nearly Nothing

Welcome to the next installment of our Reader Success Series where Million Mile Secrets Readers share how they booked a trip with miles & points to get Big Travel with Small Money! Jonathan is our newest reader success story to show folks it’s possible to travel without spending a lot of … Continue reading →

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How You Earn Flexible Bank Points With Several Cards in the Same Program

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Multiple Flexible Points Credit Cards

Million Mile Secrets reader, Amy, commented: Is American Express Membership Rewards similar to Chase Ultimate Rewards where you earn points on each card individually?  Or are AMEX Membership Rewards points pooled into one account automatically? Fantastic question, Amy! When you have multiple … Continue reading →

     

 

 

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Top 10 Easiest Awards to Book in 2017

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Easy Award Flights And Hotels To Book 2017

To get the Biggest Travel with Smallest Money, it’s worth the time and effort to learn award booking tricks.  But it takes practice! If you’re looking for an easy way to to earn points and book cheap travel, I’ll give you a … Continue reading →

     

 

 

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How to Earn Lucrative Sign-Up Bonuses Without Paying Annual Fees Out-of-Pocket

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Ways To Offset Credit Card Annual Fee

I’ve written why even thrifty folks like me should consider annual fee cards.  Because these cards often come with big sign-up bonuses and great perks that can help you achieve your travel goals! That said, I understand folks new to our … Continue reading →

     

 

 

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Let IHG PointBreaks Inspire Your Travel

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How To Book IHG PointBreaks Hotels

Million Mile Secrets team member Joseph is (likely) heading to Panama for his next trip.  I asked him to tell you how he decided upon his destination! Joseph:   I always anticipate the new IHG PointBreaks hotel list every few months.  That’s … Continue reading →

     

 

 

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He Gave His Parents a First Class Trip to Beijing, Hong Kong, & Singapore With Miles & Points!

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He Gave His Parents A First Class Trip To Beijing Hong Kong Singapore With Miles Points

Welcome to the next installment of our Reader Success Series where Million Mile Secrets Readers share how they booked a trip with miles & points to get Big Travel with Small Money! Ramy is our newest reader success story to show folks it’s possible to travel without spending a lot of … Continue reading →

     

 

 

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Do ALL Credit Inquiries Count Toward Chase’s 5/24 Limit?

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Do ALL Credit Inquiries Count Toward This Banks Strict Card Limit

Million Mile Secrets reader, Ryan, commented: Does the Chase “5/24 rule” only apply to inquires for credit cards or also other loans as well?  I have 4 credit inquires in the past 24 months, including 1 loan and 3 credit cards. … Continue reading →

     

 

 

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Tips & Tricks to Save on a Trip to New York City This Summer

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Free Things To Do In NYC

I’ll share how you can get Big Travel with Small Money on a trip to the Big Apple, including tips from Million Mile Secrets readers! Using miles & points can save you money on flights and hotel stays.  And there are plenty of cheap or free things … Continue reading →

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How to Book Disney Trips With AMEX Membership Rewards Points

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Disney World With American Express Membership Rewards Points

Ken and his wife Emily write about using points and miles (and saving money) on Disney trips at Mousehacking.com.  So I’ve asked them to share their tips on booking trips to Walt Disney World and Disneyland using AMEX Membership Rewards points. … Continue reading

     

 

 

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An 11-Day Hawaiian Vacation for 3 for Under $2,000!

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An 11 Day Hawaiian Vacation For 3 For Under 2000

Welcome to the next installment of our Reader Success Series where Million Mile Secrets Readers share how they booked a trip with miles & points to get Big Travel with Small Money! Allen is our newest reader success story to show folks it’s possible to travel without spending a lot of … Continue reading

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7 Best Credit Cards to Help Achieve Your Travel Goals – June 2017

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It’s an exciting time for folks in the miles & points hobby!  Because there are excellent sign-up bonuses and ongoing perks available on lots of travel credit cards. Choosing the right card can make it easier for you to achieve your travel goals, … Continue reading

     

 

 

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Family Fun in New York City Using Southwest Points

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Planning A Family Trip To New York City With Southwest Points

Lyn writes about flying on Southwest for her GotoTravelGal.com blog and has flown her family all over the US almost entirely free on Southwest.  I’ve asked her to share how families can visit New York City on the cheap, from flights … Continue reading

     

 

 

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No Award Chart? No Problem! Tips for Booking Your Next Hilton Stay

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Book Hilton Hotels With Points

Earlier this year, I let you know about big changes Hilton made to its award program, including eliminating their award chart. Without an award chart, it’s more difficult to know how many points you’ll need for an award stay.  And because the AMEX Hilton … Continue reading

     

 

 

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Last Chance to Apply for These AMEX Hilton Limited-Time Offers!

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American Express Hilton Credit Card 100000 Point Bonus

If you’ve been meaning to apply for the limited time AMEX Hilton card offers, you don’t have much time left! After May 31, 2017, you will no longer earn the increased offers that come with the Hilton Honors™ Card from American … Continue reading

     

 

 

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Million Mile Secrets Readers Prefer the AMEX Hilton Surpass – Here’s Why!

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American Express Hilton Surpass Compared To American Express Hilton Card

The limited-time highest-ever AMEX Hilton card offers are disappearing on May 31, 2017. So if you’ve been trying to decide whether to apply for the Hilton Honors™ Card from American Express or the Hilton Honors™ Surpass® Card from American Express, I thought I’d … Continue reading

     

 

 

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