Weekly Points: What Makes Hilton Diamond Worthwhile, Hyatt Stays Guide, Welcome To Costa Rica and More!

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Benefits That Make Hilton Diamond Worthwhile:  Elite status with loyalty programs normally provides perks.  The perks differ from program to program.  So is obtaining Hilton Diamond status worth it? Hyatt Stays Guide:  Hyatt is a very popular hotel chain among points enthusiasts because of the extreme value their loyalty program provides.  There are some tips […]

Weekly Points: Earn Bonus Marriott Points, Cashing Out Points, Using Shipping Credits and More!

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Centurion Lounges Are Starting To Reopen:  American Express had to shut down their Centurion Lounges for obvious reasons.  They’re starting to reopen with new procedures.  I think they’ve done a great job balancing what makes Centurion Lounges so great with the new safety precautions. Earn Bonus Marriott Points:  Marriott points are very valuable, and part […]

Weekly Points: Earn Bonus Hotel Points, Marriott Award Sale, Best Bonus Categories and More!

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500 Hyatt Bonus Points Per Night:  Hyatt is offering some bonus points per night if you stay at select properties worldwide.  Hyatt points are extremely valuable because it doesn’t take a large balance for some free stays.  Do you have an upcoming stay at these locations? Earn An Easy 1,000 Hilton Points:  Hilton and Lyft […]

Weekly Points: The Case For Cash Back, Appealing Transfer Bonuses, Using Positioning Flights and More!

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The Case For Cash Back:  In this hobby we’re taught that transferring our points to airline/hotel partners is the way to maximize the value of our points.  While that is true, there’s nothing wrong with cash back.  There’s no right or wrong way to use your points.  Cash back is another option you have. 40% […]

Weekly Points: Award Routing Rules, Point Buying Opportunities, Win 100K AA Miles and More!

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Taking Advantage Of Amex Platinum:  This very popular card comes with a hefty annual fee which may scare newbies.  However, with all of the perks this card offers, you can easily justify the annual fee by taking advantage of what this card offers. Promotional Companion Pass Offer:  The Southwest Companion Pass is easily the best […]

Weekly Points: South America Restrictions, Max Out Your Membership Rewards Points, Hyatt Promo Overlap and More!

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Shortcut To Hilton Diamond Status:  I love Hilton Diamond status because of how easy it is to obtain.  Just by holding the right card you have Hilton Diamond.  Right now, you can use this shortcut to get Hilton Diamond without paying the hefty annual fee on the right card. South America Restrictions By Country:  Most […]

Chase Sapphire Preferred: Our Top Recommended Card

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If you polled the team at Travel Miles 101 for our favorite travel rewards credit card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card would definitely top the list. If you want to get started traveling the world with rewards points & miles, this is a card you need in your wallet.   This was already our favorite […]

Weekly Points: Best Ways To Fly To Hawaii, Marriott Bonvoy Basics, What Card You Should Be Using and More!

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Best Ways To Fly To Hawaii:  Even though the pandemic has halted travel, it doesn’t mean you can’t plan for it.  Hawaii remains a very popular spot that many want to discover or return to.  Some of the old tricks in this hobby have been replaced with new ones. Marriott Bonvoy Basics:  For those that […]

Weekly Points: No More Airline Change Fees, Finding The Cheapest Flights, Changes To Hawaiian Travel and More!

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Bye Bye Change Fees?:  The airline industry has taken huge hits to their bottom line with the pandemic, and they’re pulling out all the stops to try to lure people to fly.  One of the big 3 US airlines announced the elimination of change fees, and the others are following suit! Award Change And Cancellation […]

Weekly Points: Membership Rewards Sweet Spots, Credits To Use Before The End Of The Month, Food Delivery Promo Codes and More!

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Membership Rewards Sweet Spots:  I love Membership Rewards.  I love sweet spots.  Combine the two and I start to salivate at the opportunities to travel for cheap.  If you’re unfamiliar with uses for your Membership Rewards, take a look at this guide! Google Travel’s New Features:  There’s a lot of disruption in the travel industry […]