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Hyatt to Launch Peak Award Pricing in July 2021
March 30, 2021
Many things that were supposed to happen in 2020 didn’t. Perhaps this is one of those things we’re glad was postponed—World of Hyatt implementation of peak award pricing. Unfortunately, the change…
A Review of the Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Cap Cana
March 26, 2021
My husband and I recently spent eight nights at Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic. In short, the hotel is situated on a beautiful white sand beach, its architecture and the landscaping…
How to Book Hawaiian Airlines Flights with Partner Programs
March 25, 2021
Few things sound more appealing than a relaxing vacation after how high the anxiety levels have been during the past year. For those looking for a domestic trip, Hawaii might be a logical choice even…
An Overview of Cell Phone Protection: Which Cards Offer It and Which One is the Best to Use
March 18, 2021
Although a large welcome bonus is as good a reason to sign up for a new credit card as any, it doesn’t hurt to make note of a card’s other benefits before clicking “Submit” on an application page.…
Incredible 50,000 Membership Rewards Points Welcome Bonus
March 9, 2021
The Blue Business Plus card from American Express is an old favorite of ours. And shortly after coming out with a great welcome offer on the American Express ® Business Gold Card, American Express…
Rewards Earning Strategy for Domestic Economy Travelers
March 8, 2021
If your travel goals include mostly domestic travel, and you are traveling as a family and need to book multiple seats, then your travel rewards earning strategy is likely very different from someone…
Anatomy of an Award: My First Trip To Florida’s Gulf Coast
March 5, 2021
I must admit, I’ve been to many countries throughout the world, but I’ve only been to Florida once in my life. So between the latest COVID-related travel restrictions that include testing before you…
Best Ways to Book American Airlines Flights with Membership Rewards
March 3, 2021
The American Airlines AAdvantage program doesn’t partner with any flexible bank rewards program, with the exception of Marriott Bonvoy points that transfer to the airline at a ratio of 3:1. This…
A Review of the American Express Gold Card
February 26, 2021
If I had to choose just one card to use for all of my points earnings, I am fairly confident that I would choose the American Express® Gold Card. There’s a lot of compelling reasons why I’d choose…
Best Ways to Fly to Africa with Points and Miles
February 25, 2021
Wildlife safaris, natural wonders, bustling markets—with 54 countries to choose from, Africa’s got it all. Figuring out which loyalty program to use to fly to the second-most populous continent might…
Best Ways to Save Money on Airbnb
February 22, 2021
Right now, if you sign up for Airbnb through this link, you’ll get $50 off your first qualifying booking. Many moons ago, Airbnb started as a home sharing platform and turned into a full-fledged…
How to Earn Points and Miles on Home Improvement
February 19, 2021
As a millennial homeowner I’ve learned one truth. Home ownership isn’t a trap, but home improvement sure is! Lowe’s and Home Depot have begun calling my name on weekend mornings. Home…
What’s in My Wallet: Anya Kartashova
February 16, 2021
To keep the What’s In My Wallet series going—and so that we can actually call this a series—I’ll go next and take you on a socially distanced tour of my wallet. Some of my credit cards have high…
Business Owners Shouldn’t Ignore the New Brex Account
February 12, 2021
Editor's Note: If you're involved with the points and miles world, you've likely seen tons of chatter about Brex in the last few weeks. For good reason too - we're highlighting this offer to you…
Booking An Around the World Ticket with ANA
February 11, 2021
After the last round of offers for The Platinum Card® from American Express that came with a 100,000 Membership Rewards welcome offer (or more!), a lot of people will find themselves in possession of…
The Hidden Value in Hotel Credit Cards: Annual Free Nights
February 8, 2021
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Anatomy of an Award: My First (Hopefully) Post-COVID Trip to Hawaii
January 29, 2021
My last trip was February 2020. My wife and I returned home from an awesome week-long stay at Scrub Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands not knowing that it would be our last trip for a long…
Team Piece: How We’d Use the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Bonus
January 27, 2021
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card gets a lot of love in the world of points and miles, as it should: it’s the best card for beginners to get 99.95% of the time. With its valuable sign-up bonus,…
5 Best Ways to Fly to Europe with Points and Miles
January 26, 2021
Whether it’s eating a croissant near the Eiffel Tower, skiing in the Alps or riding in a gondola across Venice canals, Europe offers a lot of reasons to visit. In fact, France, Spain, Italy, Germany…
Stack These Marriott Promotions to Get Easy Status
January 22, 2021
With a new year comes new opportunities. There will always be the opportunity to earn new points, but today we want to share some new (and some soon to be gone) updates to the Marriott Bonvoy…
Best Ways to Earn AA Miles
January 20, 2021
I’m not gonna lie, when it comes to airline programs, I think that American Airlines AAdvantage program is one of the best out there. There are a lot of great ways to redeem American Airlines…
How to Use ExpertFlyer to Find Award Space
January 14, 2021
You signed up for a credit card, met the minimum-spending requirements and earned a welcome bonus. You’ve done everything the credit-card issuer told you to do to take your first free flight on…
When to Use British Airways Avios and When to Use Iberia Avios
January 12, 2021
Let’s talk about Avios. Three airlines—Aer Lingus, British Airways and Iberia—use this rewards currency, yet they’re separate award programs. Same, same, but different. And, because the programs are…
Our Award Booking Service: A Case Study
December 31, 2020
Hey MileValue Family, Many of you take the time to read each and every article we publish. For that, we are truly grateful. Some have even taken advantage of our free credit card…
Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Transferring American Express Membership Rewards to Hilton Hotels
December 23, 2020
I bet I know exactly what comes into your mind when I ask the question “which hotel program is best for transferring bank points to.” The majority of people would hedge their bet on transferring…