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Best uses for Virgin Points (Sweet Spot Spotlight)

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Virgin points are super easy to accumulate. Points transfer 1 to 1 from most major transferable points programs. Even better, transfer bonuses are common...
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Best uses of Avios for Award Tickets (British Airways, Iberia, Qatar, and Aer Lingus)

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Avios is a rare airline currency in that this isn't just the name of points used by the British Airways frequently flyer program, but...
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A new Marriott sweet spot: Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas

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While looking at accommodation options for our 20th anniversary next year I came across an awesome-looking new Marriott property that promises to be a...
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New Choice Hotels sweet spots: Booking suites at Radisson properties

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In late July 2023, Choice Hotels finished incorporating former Radisson Rewards Americas properties into their portfolio which made it possible to book those Radisson...
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Choice Privileges sweet spot: Frenchman Orleans at 519 in New Orleans

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I'm currently working on a post highlighting some new Choice Privileges sweet spots now that the Radisson Rewards Americas program has been merged into...
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45K business class to South America: LATAM sweet spot via Alaska Mileage Plan

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The Frequent Miler Party of 5 challenge has been plugging forward on an epic trip meant to highlight sweet spots and opportunities for those...
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Air France / KLM Flying Blue sweet spots for award travel

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Flying Blue sweet spots have been more difficult to define than those in other programs ever since Air France and KLM ditched the Flying...
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Best uses for Delta miles

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This post has been updated to include business class award deals where neither the start nor destination is within the U.S. or Canada.  Plus,...
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Avianca LifeMiles sweet spots for award flights

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Avianca LifeMiles is one of my favorite airline programs because of unique sweet spots, the ability to "hack" awards to pay fewer miles than...
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Chase Ultimate Rewards sweet spots

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When I ask readers about their favorite award currency, Chase Ultimate Rewards is often a #1 pick. That's true due to an abundance of...
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Award spotlight: Marriott’s Torre de Palma Wine Hotel, Portugal

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Torre de Palma Wine Hotel belongs to Marriott's Design Hotels brand.  I stumbled upon this place when researching options for my 3 Cards 3...
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Award spotlight: Rancho Santana, Nicaragua

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Rancho Santana is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is bookable with Choice Privileges points.  I stumbled upon this place when researching...
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Air France & KLM across Europe for less [Sweet-Spot Spotlight]

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Since this post was originally written, I've stumbled upon a neat little trick.  It is sometimes possible to reduce award prices by flying with...
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Sweet spot awards that I actually use [On Greg’s Mind]

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We frequently post about great deals using points & miles, and we refer to these as "sweet spot awards."  Some of these are almost...

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