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Miles and Points Guides

“How can you afford to travel so much?” If I earned some miles and points every time someone asked me this, I’d have more travel rewards that I could ever possibly use in a lifetime!

Flexible points, airline miles, and hotel points have been the #1 reason behind why I’m able to travel so much. I’ve used them to fly all over the world, from Patagonia to southern Africa to Southeast Asia, and Europe.

If you’re just getting started with award travel, get access to my FREE points and miles course, Travel Hacking Basics.

Free Travel Hacking Basics Course Sign Up Form

If you’re wondering which travel rewards credit card you should start with or get next, I recommend taking a look at this guide all about the first 5 cards anyone new should consider.

(Spoiler: The Chase Sapphire Preferred is my hands-down recommendation for anyone looking for their first travel rewards credit card.)

Use the guides below to help you learn how to earn and maximize your miles and points.

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Which Travel Rewards Credit Cards to Look at Right Now (January 2021)

Chase Credit Card Array

Chase Freedom Flex vs Freedom Unlimited

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How (and Why) to Book Domestic Award Flights Using Partner Miles

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Credit Card Application Rules by Bank

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How to Transfer Flexible Points: 10 Things You Need to Know

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10 Best Credit Cards For Airport Lounge Access

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15 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make as a Points and Miles Beginner

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Delta Basic Economy: What You Need to Know

First Class Seat

How to Use ExpertFlyer to Find Award & Upgrade Availability

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card

American Airlines

American Airlines Basic Economy: How to Save Money & Maximize Benefits

United Airlines Airplane

United Basic Economy: How to Overcome It (and Even Benefit!)

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How to Get to South Africa with Points and Miles

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Who are the Capital One Transfer Partners?

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How to Fly to Italy with Miles and Points

Aeroplan Air Canada

A Beginner’s Guide to Redeem Aeroplan Miles for Award Flights

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The Ultimate Guide to Travel Hacking: Award Flight Basics

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Redeeming United Miles for the Best Value

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How to Use Plastiq to Meet Credit Card Minimum Spend

16 Ways to Meet Credit Card Minimum Spend Requirements

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Shop Smart and Earn Miles for Back-to-School

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Redeem Hilton Honors Points in Geography Sweet Spots for the Most Nights

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How much are Hilton Honors Points Worth?

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15 Ways to Earn Hilton Points

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Hilton Honors Gold vs Hilton Diamond Status: Which is Right for You?

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Hilton Honors Sign Up and Loyalty Program Resources

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Citi Transfer Partners

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How to Transfer Marriott Points to Airline Partners

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Amex Membership Rewards Transfer Partners

Chase Ultimate Rewards Transfer Partners: The Basics

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Part 2: What You Need to Know About Chase Ultimate Rewards Transfer Partners

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What You Need to Know About Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Part 1

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How to Use Miles and Points for Banff and the Canadian Rockies

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How to Use Avianca LifeMiles for Cheaper Star Alliance Flights

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The 3 Best Ways of Getting To Ecuador with Airline Miles

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A Beginners Guide to Using British Airways Avios

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What are Miles and Points?

Cash Back Travel Rewards

Is It Better to Get Cash Back or Miles for travel?

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How to Make Your Travel Dreams Come True with Money You Already Spend

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How I Use Airline Alliances and Partners to Earn and Redeem for Free Flights

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3 Ways Cash and Debit Cards Make Reaching Travel Goals a Challenge

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Travel Rewards Credit Cards for Beginners: The First 5 to Get + a Strategy

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5 Things You Need to Organize Before Travel Hacking

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How to Use Virgin Atlantic Miles to Europe for Terrific Value

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How to Use 100k Ultimate Rewards Points Part 2

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How to Use 100k Ultimate Rewards Points Part 1

Chase Sapphire Reserve

What You Need to Know About the Chase Sapphire Reserve

Hilton Honors Gold vs. Hilton Diamond Status

The Ultimate Guide to Travel Hacking: Hotel Rewards

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The Ultimate Guide to Travel Hacking: Credit Card Bonus Categories and Beyond

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The Ultimate Guide to Travel Hacking: Maximizing One-Ways and Stopovers

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The Ultimate Guide to Travel Hacking: Shopping Portals and Dining Programs

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The Ultimate Guide to Travel Hacking: Credit Cards Part 2

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The Ultimate Guide to Travel Hacking: Credit Cards Part 1

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Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Travel Hacking: Getting Started

5 Ways to Earn IHG Points and Benefit from their Rewards Program

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How to Use Hotel Points for Free Nights at National Parks

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10 Travel Hacking Secrets Your Boss Hopes You Don’t Know

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Hotel Review: Three European Radisson Blu Hotels

Reader’s Question: Can I Transfer Miles from One Airline to Another?

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8 Smart Ways to Use Your Airline Miles to Fly to Hawaii

How to Quickly Increase Your IHG Hotel Points From 0 to 100k!

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How to Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for a Hyatt Stay

A Beginners Guide to Hotel Rewards Programs

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Should You Redeem Airline Miles to Buy Merchandise?

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The Worst Travel Hacking Mistake and Proven Ways to Avoid It

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6 Travel Hacking Myths

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Begin to Travel Hack in 5 Simple Steps

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Reader’s Question: Should I Pay the Annual Fee on my Credit Card?

Why It (Sometimes) Makes Sense to Pay For Hotel Stays

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The Southwest Companion Pass: What Is It and How to Earn It

Have an Opinion? Put it to Work to Earn Miles and Points

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What’s Your Favorite Credit Card to Earn Points for Travel?

Paying Bills

5 Ways to Earn Thousands of Miles and Points

London Trip for the Cost of Dinner and a Show

Star Alliance Airpane

Why You Should Know About Airline Alliances

How I Booked Patagonia and Thailand for $78.60!

Why I Travel Hack (and Why You Should, Too)

Setting a Travel Goal and Staying Organized

The Wonders of Shopping Portals

Earning with Dining Programs

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Hi, I'm Jackie, the Globetrotting Teacher. Travel has been life-changing for me whether I'm traveling solo or with my favorite travel partner, Peter my husband! Learn more about my travels and how I use miles and points to travel around the globe. About Me

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