Does Pooling Hilton Points Keep Them From Expiring?

Keep Hilton Points From Expiring

Million Mile Secrets readers, Robert and Brian, commented: Does pooling Hilton points with friends and family reset the expiration date for your hotel points? Excellent question! Hilton points expire after 12 months of no earning or redemption activity. Unfortunately, combining Hilton points … Continue reading

     

 

 

Read More

This Couple Took an Epic Trip to New Zealand in First Class for Next to Nothing!

This Couple Took An Epic Trip To New Zealand In First Class For Next To 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! John is our newest reader success story to show folks it’s possible to travel without spending a lot of … Continue reading

     

 

 

Read More

Enjoy Europe With Free Breakfast & Wi-Fi With Limited-Time Card Offer

Hilton Hotels In Europe With Free Breakfast

Folks traveling on a budget can do well in Europe by redeeming Hilton points for stays at Hampton by Hilton brand hotels. Besides excellent locations in destinations like Amsterdam, London, and Frankfurt, you’ll also enjoy perks like free hot breakfast & … Continue reading

Read More

7 Fun US Cities to Explore With Free Breakfast & Wi-Fi Using Limited-Time Card Offer

Looking to save money on your next vacation? With the best-ever sign-up bonuses on the AMEX Hilton Honors and the AMEX Hilton Honors Surpass cards, you can earn points to use toward free stays!  But you must apply before May 31, 2017. And when you redeem points for stays at Hampton by Hilton brand … Continue reading

Read More

Save Your Hyatt Points! Get 10% Back on Summer Award Stays

If you’re a Chase Hyatt cardholder, you can get 10% of your points back when you redeem Hyatt points this summer! Via Travel Codex, Hyatt’s new promotion is valid for stays between June 1, 2017, and September 5, 2017.  But … Continue reading

Read More

Bask in Latin American Sunshine With Free Breakfast & Wi-Fi Using Limited-Time Card Offer

It’s exciting to use points for free hotel stays in destinations like Cancun and San Juan.  And it’s even better when you can enjoy additional complimentary perks like hot breakfast & Wi-Fi! If you’re looking to book an award stay and get free breakfast … Continue reading

Read More

Excited to Use Your 2 Free Night Certificates at ANY Hyatt Hotel?

Million Mile Secrets reader, Tskr, commented: How soon do the 2 free night certificates post after meeting the spending requirements on the The Hyatt Credit Card? The free night certificates typically post to your Hyatt loyalty account a few days … Continue reading

Read More

A ~$36,000 Round-the-World Trip in First Class for a Fraction of the Cost!

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! Amy is our newest reader success story to show folks it’s possible to travel without spending a lot of … Continue reading

Read More

Timing Your Trip: Why the Travel Season Makes a Difference

The time of year you choose to vacation usually affects the prices you’ll pay and your travel experience. Busy seasons (like holidays) can attract lots of tourists to popular destinations.  I typically prefer traveling in low or shoulder season when things … Continue reading

Read More

Flash Sale! Buy IHG Points With 100% Bonus

Do you collect and use IHG points?  Here’s a chance to buy them for cheap! Via Frequent Flyer Bonuses, you’ll get a 100% bonus when you buy 5,000+ IHG points through May 19, 2017.  This could save you even more than the … Continue reading

Read More

5 Best Small Business Credit Cards for Airbnb Hosts

I recently shared how becoming an Airbnb host can help folks make extra money. As a host, you can qualify for a small business credit card.  This is a great way to separate your personal and business expenses and earn miles & … Continue reading

Read More

Readers Reveal Their Favorite Uses of Starwood Points

I enjoy hearing from y’all about how you like to use miles & points.  So I loved reading your comments from a recent Starwood giveaway! We asked how you use Starwood points to get Big Travel.  And we received a … Continue reading

Read More

Today’s Daily Getaway: Buy Hyatt Points for as Little as ~1.04 Cents Each!

Here’s a good deal for folks who know how to get good value from Hyatt points! At 1:00 pm Eastern Time today, you can buy various quantities of Hyatt points at a big discount.  Up to 46% off, depending on which package … Continue reading

Read More

Best Cards for Real Estate Agents & Online Advertising Expenses

If you’re in real estate sales or have a business with online advertising expenses, there are lots of excellent credit cards that can earn you miles toward travel or cash back. And several cards include online advertising as a bonus … Continue reading

Read More

5 Great Deals on Southwest This Summer

Lyn writes about Southwest on her GotoTravelGal.com blog and has written a free guide on how to quickly and easily earn the Southwest Companion Pass.  I’ve asked her to share some of the best deals on Southwest flights to help you … Continue reading

Read More

How to Get a $1,000 Hotel Room for $75

The 100,000-point sign-up bonus on Hilton Honors™ Surpass® Card from American Express is the highest it’s ever been! And the limited-time offer also includes a free weekend night certificate after the first anniversary date of card approval!  Combined with the 100,000 points, this sign-up … Continue reading

Read More

Using Miles and Points to Save on a Family Trip to Las Vegas

Lyn writes about flying nearly free on Southwest Airlines on her GotoTravelGal.com blog and has written a free guide called, “The Step-by-Step Guide to Earning the Southwest Companion Pass and Flying Free Around the U.S.” Her family flies almost free … Continue reading

Read More

This New Hotel Promotion Sounds Familiar!

Choice Hotels has released their new promotion for stays between May 11 and July 31, 2017.  And it’s similar to their last promotion. You’ll earn 8,000 Choice points after 2 stays, enough for a free night at low-category hotels.  But … Continue reading

Read More

This Is the Best Card for an Amazing Honeymoon

Earning credit card sign-up bonuses is the easiest way to get Big Travel with Small Money. For example, a couple can get a hotel stay worth $4,000+ by earning just 1 card sign-up bonus each.  This is a great way to save money on … Continue reading

Read More

How to Earn 100,000 Points in ADDITION to This Card’s Sign-Up Bonus!

Via Doctor of Credit, you can earn 20,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points for each friend you refer to the Ink Business Preferred! This is the highest referral bonus I’ve ever seen for a Chase Ultimate Rewards points earning card. You … Continue reading

Read More