Capital One Transfer Partners: Airline Partner Introduction
December 6, 2023
Most experienced points and miles enthusiasts agree that transferring flexible currency, including Capital One Miles or Spark Miles, to partner loyalty programs often provides the greatest value. In recent years, Capital One Miles have become significantly more valuable, as Capital One has added transfer partners and improved transfer ratios.
In a related article, we provide details about how to transfer Capital One Miles to partners, address factors to consider in evaluating transfer options, discuss common questions and describe how to obtain Capital One Miles.
Your Guide to The Platinum Card from American Express
November 23, 2021
If you’re looking for a solid, do it all travel card, then The Platinum Card® from American Express should be on your radar. This one card brings you great airport lounge access, hotel status, and more.
Let’s keep it short, because there’s a lot to get into with this great card and we’re going to take a deep dive into everything you need to know about the Amex Platinum.
The Basics of The Platinum Card from American Express
Before we dive deep into the perks of the Amex Platinum, we need to go over all the basics.
The Capital One Combo: One Of The Best Tools For Earning Miles
November 18, 2021
I’ve been a huge fan of card combinations that can really sweep you off your feet at the ability to rapidly earn tons of points without chasing a bonus. Combos like the Citi Premier® Card (Note from the editor: Citi Premier® Card is no longer available to new applicants) and the Citi® Double Cash Card, or the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and the Chase Freedom Unlimited®.
For the past few years, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Freedom Unlimited® has been my absolute go to combo.
Walking Across America with Points: Week 3
September 15, 2019
It's been a while since we've heard from Mike Hammari, the man who is walking across the United States using travel rewards to minimize accommodation costs and therefore nights slept outdoors. He's vlogging his experience on YouTube and blogging about it here on MileValue.
A Quick Catch Up
These recounts of his journey are being written in retrospect. Mike took a break in the middle of his walk to return to work, travel some (not on foot), and is now back on the steaming, late summer road of central Texas. Last I heard, his shoes had recently melted.
Choice Privileges,Daily Getaways
Today Only: $24 Hotel Rooms Through Daily Getaways
April 28, 2017
Update as of 1:35 pm ET: All packages of Choice Privileges points are sold out.
It’s the end of the third week (of five weeks) of discounted travel packages from the US Travel Association called Daily Getaways.
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Daily Getaways 2017: Preview of Week 3
April 23, 2017
Daily Getaways is a series of daily discounted travel packages sponsored by the US Travel Association that started last two weeks ago and runs for three more. Every weekday at 1 PM ET, a discounted travel package or packages will go on sale, and the best deals sell out in just a few minutes.
In 2013, Scott blogged every deal.
Free Night at Choice Hotels After Two Paid Stays. Good Deal?
March 2, 2016
Choice Privileges operates mostly motels in the United States, but some nicer hotels abroad like the $325-per-night Clarion Hotel in Stockholm.
Choice just launched a promotion offering a free night after two stays. This is a typical promotion among hotels that can often be worthy of a mattress run (i.e. booking two cheap one night stays you don't need to get a free stay at an expensive property later), so I looked into it.
Choice Privileges,Daily Getaways
Today Only: $24 Hotel Rooms, The Best Daily Getaway of the Week
April 3, 2015
Update at 2:55 PM ET: All deals sold out. I missed out. Being in Hawaii for Daily Getaways makes it tough to get in on the deals.
Today is the tenth day of five weeks of discounted travel packages from the US Travel Association called Daily Getaways.
Choice Privileges,Daily Getaways
Choice Privileges Points for 0.37 Cents Today Only, $22 Hotel Stays
May 21, 2014
Update at 2:02 PM ET: The 40k and 32k packages were all taken within seconds. I snagged two 36k packages. How did you do?
Today is the third day of five weeks of discounted travel packages sponsored by the US Travel Association and American Express called Daily Getaways. Every weekday at 1 PM ET, a discounted travel package or packages will go on sale and will usually sell out in a few minutes.
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How I Saved 88% on My Hotel Room in Stockholm. Easy to Replicate Techniques for Huge Hotel Discounts
August 25, 2013
Miles and points aren't all about traveling in first class for pennies, although that's the most aspirational aspect of the game, and the most fun to write about. In the last few weeks, I've used hotel points for massive savings on adequate rooms in convenient locations in expensive cities.
Through just a little bit of planning, I've spent about $255 total for my last six nights of hotels or $42 per night.