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Tag: Sweet Spot Spotlight

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American Airlines award chart sweet spots you might be ignoring

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During our Million Mile Madness challenge, it probably isn't a surprise that Greg, Stephen, and I have all filled in some gaps in our...
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Best uses of Amex Membership Rewards points

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Membership Rewards sweet spots are plentiful and strong. Indeed, Amex Membership Rewards is the strongest transferable points program in terms of the sheer number...
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Best ways to get to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific using miles...

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Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific are bucket-list destinations for many travelers, in no small part due to the travel time and the...
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Best Uses of Avianca LifeMiles

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Avianca LifeMiles is one of our favorite airline programs because of its combination of unique sweet spots, the ability to manipulate awards to pay...
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Best Uses of Avios (British Airways, Iberia, Qatar, and Aer Lingus)

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“Avios” is the name of the points currency shared by several airline frequent flyer programs: British Airways, Iberia, Finnair, Aer Lingus and Qatar Airways....
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Best uses for Delta miles

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The way to "win" the points & miles game is to acquire points cheaply (or for free) and to then use them towards outsized...

Best Uses of Capital One Miles

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Capital One Miles have become a premier transferable currency system over the past several years. In addition to being able to use them to...
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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 ways to fly to Hawaii using miles from the US mainland

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If tropical paradise is always on your mind, your mind may wander to how to get there with miles and points.  Alaska, AA, Delta,...
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Best uses of Chase Ultimate Rewards

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Chase Ultimate Rewards is often a #1 pick when points and miles enthusiasts talk about their favorite award currency, and that's primarily due to...

[DEVALUED] Regional first class starting at 12,500 points (Sweet Spot Spotlight)

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UPDATE: Since this post was published, Qatar has increased award pricing for flights on American and Alaska airlines. See details here. I wrote the majority...
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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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