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How You and Your Bestie Can Fly—and Stay—in Hawaii for $22!

Oct 8, 2022
5 min

How You and Your Bestie Can Fly—and Stay—in Hawaii for $22!

A Motel 6 hotel in Columbus, Ohio will cost ~$60 per night. My bestie a/k/a my wife, and I, recently stayed in Maui, Hawaii, for a week. How much did I have to pay for roundtrip airfare and seven days at an oceanfront resort? $22.40! Say what? That's right! Thanks to the wonderful world of credit card miles & points. In this post, I'll show how it was done, which will give you a blueprint of how to do it! All opinions and reviews expressed herein are the author's alone a

Thessaloniki, Greece—An Easy Guide When Visiting for the First Time

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Aug 14, 2022
9 min

Thessaloniki, Greece—An Easy Guide When Visiting for the First Time

Thessaloniki, Greece is an intriguing city! It is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of the geographical region of Macedonia. It is known for its festivals, events, and lively cultural atmosphere. The food is delicious as well! However, if you've never been before, it can be quite overwhelming to plan your stay. International travel does require forethought. Have no fear! I have created a simple guide to help you plan your first visit to Thessaloniki, Gre

Athens, Greece—An Easy Guide When Visiting for the First Time

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Jul 17, 2022
7 min

Athens, Greece—An Easy Guide When Visiting for the First Time

Athens, Greece is an amazing city! It is home to a number of archeological sites, museums, and quaint streets and shops. In addition, the food is delicious! However, if you've never been before, it can be quite overwhelming to plan your stay. International travel does require forethought. Have no fear! I have created a simple guide to help you plan your first visit to Athens, Greece! If you want a simple guide to help you plan your first visit to Thessaloniki, Greece, cl

AwardYourMiles

Jun 25, 2022
7 min

How to Fly—and Stay—in Greece for $100!

My dad used to tell me: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." That's not always true. Case in point: My wife, a close friend of ours who we regard as our daughter, and I recently enjoyed an unforgettable vacation in Greece. I paid the sum of $304.71 for the three of us! This included: (1) airfare from Columbus, Ohio to Athens, Greece (departure); (2) four days at an Airbnb in Athens (Plaka); (3) airfare from Athens, Greece to Thessaloniki, Greece; (4) five da

Chase Ultimate Rewards—Are You Redeeming Your Points Strategically?

AwardYourMiles

May 15, 2022
7 min

Chase Ultimate Rewards—Are You Redeeming Your Points Strategically?

Early on in my marriage, I didn't see the value of my wife going to multiple grocery stores when she did our grocery shopping. It was when I started doing grocery store shopping that I learned the art of comparison shopping—getting the best price for a needed item. In short order, I was going to multiple grocery stores—like my wife was—and was saving a lot of money in the process. Thank you wife! What is the point? Sometimes, by doing your homework, you can make your doll

Chase Has Done It Again—80,000 Ultimate Rewards Points Welcome Bonus!

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May 1, 2022
9 min

Chase Has Done It Again—80,000 Ultimate Rewards Points Welcome Bonus!

A must-have credit card in the Award Travel arena is the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. This Flexible Points Credit Card has perks and benefits that mitigate travel expenses and other unforeseen issues experienced by travelers. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card generally offers an enticing welcome bonus of 60,000 Ultimate Rewards® points. As of the date of this post, the offer is back to 80,000 Ultimate Rewards® points—for a limited time! Just how valuable is this offer?

Credit Card Calculators Designed to Save You Money!

AwardYourMiles

Apr 10, 2022
4 min

Credit Card Calculators Designed to Save You Money!

Saving money is an art—it sometimes takes a little planning, effort, and creativity to stretch your dollar. One important area this proves true is related to credit cards. Unfortunately, it is all too easy to neglect this aspect of your financial health. One reason for this is a lack of knowledge. At AwardYourMiles, we have created multiple credit card calculators with the specific goal of providing you with education designed to save you money! All opinions and reviews e

Your Guide to Beating Inflation With Your Credit Card & More!

AwardYourMiles

Mar 27, 2022
5 min

Your Guide to Beating Inflation With Your Credit Card & More!

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation in the United States rose 7.9 percent in February of 2022—the highest since January of 1982! This has had an impact on our everyday expenses. This includes increased utility bills, higher gasoline prices, more expensive groceries, etc. What can be done to mitigate this impact on our lives? The following guide will contain reasonable and practical steps we all can take to make our dollar go farther! We wi

Air Canada Aeroplan—How to Book an Award Ticket

AwardYourMiles

Mar 13, 2022
8 min

Air Canada Aeroplan—How to Book an Award Ticket

In 2020, Air Canada "remodeled" its Aeroplan loyalty program. This created some changes that could be beneficial for you when booking an Award Ticket. Let's dive right into this program! All opinions and reviews expressed herein are the author's alone and have not been reviewed or approved by any credit card issuer, airline, bank, hotel chain, or other entity. Some of the credit card offers and links appearing in this article are from companies from which we may receive co

Three Myths About Award Travel Debunked!

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Mar 6, 2022
5 min

Three Myths About Award Travel Debunked!

Award Travel—strategically redeeming your miles & points for "almost free" travel—has been around for decades. Why is there a large segment of the population that doesn't take advantage of Award Travel—even though they travel frequently? Chances are, they have been victimized by one of three myths surrounding Award Travel. Let us examine these myths and debunk them—one at a time! All opinions and reviews expressed herein are the author's alone and have not been reviewed or

An Easy Guide to Five Credit Cards Designed to Get You Started With Award Travel

AwardYourMiles

Feb 27, 2022
9 min

An Easy Guide to Five Credit Cards Designed to Get You Started With Award Travel

Most of us enjoy having options when ordering from a menu at a restaurant. We can select a meal that hits the spot. However, too many options can become a source of frustration—and paralyze our ability to make a decision. The same holds true with selecting a credit card designed to maximize credit card rewards—aka miles & points. There are a lot of good ones out there. But, which one is right for you if you want to get started with Award Travel? I have reviewed five trav

Chase Sapphire Preferred Card vs. Citi Premier Card

AwardYourMiles

Feb 20, 2022
8 min

Chase Sapphire Preferred Card vs. Citi Premier Card

Are you trying to decide between the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Citi Premier® Card? Which card will be better for you? Find out below! All opinions and reviews expressed herein are the author's alone and have not been reviewed or approved by any credit card issuer, airline, bank, hotel chain, or other entity. Some of the credit card offers and links appearing in this article are from companies from which we may receive commission or a referral bonus when you cl

Wow! Southwest Credit Cards' Welcome Bonus Makes It Easy to Earn the Companion Pass

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Feb 13, 2022
5 min

Wow! Southwest Credit Cards' Welcome Bonus Makes It Easy to Earn the Companion Pass

There are some things out of the reach for many of us. I enjoy the sport of bowling and have tried—and failed many times—to bowl a perfect 300 score. In the Award Travel space, Southwest Airlines' Companion Pass® may be the most valuable benefit you can earn. Unfortunately, it has been out of the reach for some of us—until now! All opinions and reviews expressed herein are the author's alone and have not been reviewed or approved by any credit card issuer, airline, bank, h

British Airways Executive Club—How to Book an Award Ticket

AwardYourMiles

Feb 6, 2022
8 min

British Airways Executive Club—How to Book an Award Ticket

Booking an Award Ticket with a frequent-flyer loyalty program you're not familiar is like learning a foreign language. You may never even try to learn. You may be familiar with the big three: Delta SkyMiles®, United MileagePlus®, or American AAdvantage®. We are going to discuss a loyalty program you may not be as familiar with—British Airways Executive Club—and see how you can get value when booking an Award Ticket! All opinions and reviews expressed herein are the author's

Flexible Points Credit Cards vs. Co-Branded Credit Cards—Don't Make This Mistake!

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Jan 30, 2022
7 min

Flexible Points Credit Cards vs. Co-Branded Credit Cards—Don't Make This Mistake!

Would you rather have a $100 Vanilla Visa® Gift Card or a $100 gift card at your go-to grocery store? I'm sure you would agree that the $100 Vanilla Visa® Gift Card is a better selection. Why? Not only can you use it at your go-to grocery store, but you can use it at many other stores. On a similar note, credit cards that earn flexible points are oftentimes more valuable than credit cards that earn fixed miles or points. Let's now take a deep dive into this topic so that

An Easy Example of How to Leverage Your Miles & Points for an Award Ticket

AwardYourMiles

Jan 24, 2022
6 min

An Easy Example of How to Leverage Your Miles & Points for an Award Ticket

Shortly after I married my wife, she taught me the importance of leveraging our money to buy groceries. She had her routine: Visit three different grocery stores to get the most value when purchasing our food. Now that I do our grocery shopping, I appreciate the lesson learned! The miles & points we have accumulated through credit card spend carry a similar principle. We want to get the most value from them as possible! In this article, we will demonstrate an easy example

Chase Sapphire Preferred Card vs. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

AwardYourMiles

Jan 16, 2022
7 min

Chase Sapphire Preferred Card vs. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Are you trying to decide between the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card? Which card will be better for you? Find out below! All opinions and reviews expressed herein are the author's alone and have not been reviewed or approved by any credit card issuer, airline, bank, hotel chain, or other entity. Some of the credit card offers and links appearing in this article are from companies from which we may receive commission or a refer

Three Easy Ways to Save Hundreds of Dollars With Your Cable & Internet Provider!

AwardYourMiles

Jan 8, 2022
6 min

Three Easy Ways to Save Hundreds of Dollars With Your Cable & Internet Provider!

They lure you in like a fisherman uses bait to catch a fish. Once you bite, you may be in for an unpleasant bill—after the welcome offer has expired. Who are we talking about? Your cable & internet service provider! All opinions and reviews expressed herein are the author's alone and have not been reviewed or approved by any credit card issuer, airline, bank, hotel chain, or other entity. Some of the credit card offers and links appearing in this article are from companie

Citi Double Cash Card—Get Rewarded for Purchases and Payments!

AwardYourMiles

Jan 2, 2022
6 min

Citi Double Cash Card—Get Rewarded for Purchases and Payments!

Most credit cards that offer rewards are one-sided—you only earn rewards when you make a purchase. The Citi® Double Cash Card adds an additional way to earn rewards—as you pay your balance! All opinions and reviews expressed herein are the author's alone and have not been reviewed or approved by any credit card issuer, airline, bank, hotel chain, or other entity. Some of the credit card offers and links appearing in this article are from companies from which we may receive

International Travel—Five Things You Should Research First!

AwardYourMiles

Dec 25, 2021
7 min

International Travel—Five Things You Should Research First!

The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted travel in many ways. With new variants emerging—most recently Omicron—it is very important to research these five things if you plan on traveling to a different country from the United States. All opinions and reviews expressed herein are the author's alone and have not been reviewed or approved by any credit card issuer, airline, bank, hotel chain, or other entity. Some of the credit card offers and links appearing in this article are fro

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