Guides Archives | Million Mile Secrets https://millionmilesecrets.com/category/guides/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:12:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.4 https://millionmilesecrets.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/mms-icon-green.svg Guides Archives | Million Mile Secrets https://millionmilesecrets.com/category/guides/ 32 32 BonusTracker: Best credit card bonus offers https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/credit-card-bonus-tracker/ https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/credit-card-bonus-tracker/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:13:58 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=620525 Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. In an effort to bounce back to full form in 2021, airlines, hotels and banks are working to entice travelers to come back into the fold and start spending again. One of the ways […]

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]]> https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/credit-card-bonus-tracker/feed/ 4 Best Hilton credit cards: Improved weekend night certificates, earning rates and more https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/best-hilton-credit-cards/ https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/best-hilton-credit-cards/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=578819 Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. Depending on your personal travel goals, you should focus on earning and accumulating the points, miles or cash back that will be the most valuable for your specific needs. We recently told you about the overall best […]

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]]> https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/best-hilton-credit-cards/feed/ 2 These three cards offer a blank airline ticket to anywhere in the world (round-trip!) as a welcome bonus https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/these-cards-offer-a-blank-airline-ticket-to-anywhere/ https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/these-cards-offer-a-blank-airline-ticket-to-anywhere/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:00:54 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=642115 Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. I’ve over-simplified this post to give you an idea of how easy it currently is to visit whichever corner of the planet you’ve always dreamed about. Listed below are not necessarily the absolute best […]

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]]> https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/these-cards-offer-a-blank-airline-ticket-to-anywhere/feed/ 1 Chase Sapphire Reserve approval tips https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/chase-sapphire-reserve-approval-tips/ https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/chase-sapphire-reserve-approval-tips/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:09:01 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=559718 Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. For many miles and points enthusiasts, the Chase Sapphire Reserve is the gold standard when it comes to “premium” credit cards with benefits and perks for frequent travelers. I’d had my eye on the card […]

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]]> https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/chase-sapphire-reserve-approval-tips/feed/ 2 When to use miles or points vs. paying cash (using our points calculator with newly added features!) https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/use-points-miles-vs-cash/ https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/use-points-miles-vs-cash/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:41:00 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=598835 Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. We get a lot of questions regarding whether redeeming points for a specific flight or hotel stay is a “good deal” or if it makes sense to just pay cash. The answer isn’t always straightforward. In most […]

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]]> https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/use-points-miles-vs-cash/feed/ 3 Marriott points value – What they’re worth and how to get the most out of them https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/marriott-points-value/ https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/marriott-points-value/#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2021 17:33:03 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=536860 Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. Marriott is the largest hotel chain in the world with over 1.3 million rooms across 30+ hotel brands. This is great because you can collect points with the Marriott Bonvoy program at hotels ranging from ultra-luxury resorts to family-friendly hotels […]

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]]> https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/marriott-points-value/feed/ 16 Understanding the value of IHG points (and ways to save the most money on your next stay) https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/ihg-points-value/ https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/ihg-points-value/#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2021 17:33:13 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=541231 Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. There’s something to be said about the value of IHG points value and their flexibility for booking travel. With 5,900+ hotels worldwide, there’s a good chance you can find a location for your next […]

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]]> https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/ihg-points-value/feed/ 12 25 Resources for LGBTQ Travelers: Tips for travel inspiration, planning and safety https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/25-resources-for-lgbtq-travelers/ Sat, 05 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=641223 While also a source of adventure and enjoyment, planning for a trip and traveling can be tricky. While there’s plenty of activities to look forward to, there is a lot you need to plan for, both expected and unexpected. You need to pick a destination, make reservations, plan how you’re going to get around, book […]

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]]> What are Hilton points worth, anyway? Here’s your answer https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/hilton-points-value/ https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/hilton-points-value/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:33:25 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=537618 Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. The fact that Hilton uses dynamic pricing makes it more difficult to put an exact value on Hilton Honors points because the price for an award night can vary, depending on the hotel and dates of travel. But Hilton […]

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]]> https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/hilton-points-value/feed/ 11 How to calculate the value of Hyatt points https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/hyatt-points-value/ https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/hyatt-points-value/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:33:44 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=552265 Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. Hyatt points are a crowd-pleaser in the miles and points community. You can take some first-class vacations with them. Plus, you can earn Hyatt points in a flash with some of the best travel credit […]

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