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Greg The Frequent Miler

Greg The Frequent Miler
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Greg is the owner, founder, and primary author of the Frequent Miler. He earns millions of points and miles each year, mostly without flying, and dedicates this blog to teaching others how to do the same.

Find Preferred Hotels bookable with points (easy searchable table)

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Many Preferred Hotels, but not all, can be booked with points. Of those, some can be booked with Preferred Hotels' own I Prefer points, some can be booked with Choice points, and some can...

What are Preferred Hotels (I Prefer) Points Worth?

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In October 2024, Citi added Preferred Hotels as a new transfer partner. Those with the Citi Strata card (or the no-longer-available Prestige or AT&T Access More cards) could now transfer Citi ThankYou points at...
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Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits. Which to pick? (New: Feb 1 deadline & new 40K...

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If you have earned 50 elite qualifying nights with Marriott Bonvoy within a calendar year, then you are eligible to pick a "Choice Benefit". A second Choice Benefit is available for those who complete...
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Earn $2500 Delta MQDs without flying (Not too late for 2024)

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If you're in the hunt for Delta elite status, you may be trying to cram in a December flight or two. But that can be very expensive and time consuming. Fortunately, there's an easy...

Delta One Suites Re-review. Detroit to Seoul and back

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In 2018, I flew Delta One Suites from Detroit to Tokyo and back. Now, six years later, I flew Delta One Suites from Detroit to Seoul Korea and back. The A350-900 aircraft was the...

I’m a SAS EuroBonus Millionaire!

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I just received an exciting email from SAS. The subject heading is "You're a SAS EuroBonus Millionaire!" You may remember that in our Million Mile Madness challenge, Nick, Stephen, and I competed to earn...

Preferred Problems (issues booking Preferred Hotels with points)

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts is a collection of independent hotels around the world. For point collectors, there are two ways in which it's possible to book many of these hotels with points: book with...
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End of Year Checklist for 2024

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Time is winding down to secure your elite status requirements, snag your Companion Pass, and to make the most of your credit card "coupon book" perks. Here's a checklist of points & miles related...

Many Preferred Hotels now bookable with points

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When Citi added Preferred Hotels as a transfer partner at an incredible 1 to 4 transfer ratio (details here) our excitement was muted due to the fact that only a few hotels were actually...

How to find and book Etihad First Class Apartments

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Etihad First Apartments is the name for Etihad’s amazing first class suites on their Airbus A380 aircraft. Each suite is like a little room with a narrow hallway, a recliner chair, a bench that...
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Great ways to save money or miles on flights

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Whether you plan to book flights with cash or points, it's great to pay less. This post is a high-level round-up of techniques for saving cash, points, or miles when booking your next flight. Book...

Etihad First Apartment Re-Review: Absolutely Awesome

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I first flew Etihad First Apartments in 2019 on an overnight flight from Abu Dhabi to London. I was blown away by that experience. Now, in November 2024, I had the great opportunity to...

My AAdvantage love affair continues

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More than a year ago I published "Why AAdvantage is my new favorite mileage program." It was not, and is still not, my favorite points program. That honor goes to transferable points programs: Amex...

My experience obtaining a China 24 hour Transit without Visa

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Last Week, as part of the Million Mile Madness challenge, I flew to China twice without a visa. On the first visit, I simply transferred to another flight without leaving the airport. On the...

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