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    If you’re new to the miles & points hobby, all the information to absorb can be overwhelming!  Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start.

    We’ve got lots of terrific resources for you at Million Mile Secrets that can help you get Big Travel with Small Money!

    But you need to know where to look!

    Need Help Navigating Million Mile Secrets? I’ll Show You Around!

    Let me give you a tour to help get you going!

    Start With the Beginner’s Guide

    We were all new at this once!  So if you’re just starting out with miles & points, my Beginner’s Guide will show you how this hobby works.

    My Beginner’s Guide Will Give You Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Get Started With Miles & Points!

    We’ve visited amazing places like India, Hong Kong, Australia, and Iceland using miles & points.  And you can do it, too!

    Which Credit Cards Should You Choose?

    You’ll always find the best credit card offers in the Hot Deals tab.

    Emily and I always share the best offers with our readers, even when they don’t earn us a commission.  Because it’s the right thing to do, and we want you to get the most travel from your miles & points!

    We’ll Always Tell You About the Best Credit Card Offers, Even If They Don’t Earn Us a Penny!

    Before you decide which credit cards to sign-up for, read my posts on:

    But I Have Questions!

    That’s good!  Here’s how to find the answers:

    1.   Special Series

    Check out the “Special Series” tab for information on common questions, like:

    Your Questions May Already Be Answered in the Special Series Section

    2.   You’ve Earned the Miles & Points – What Next?

    Looking for information on how to book your next trip?  Check out my award booking guides, which you can find under the “Use Miles” tab.

    Learn How to Make the Most of Your Miles & Points in the “Use Miles” Section

    3.   Still Haven’t Found What You’re Looking For?

    Often times, we’ve already written about it in previous posts!

    You can easily search the site for answers to your questions by using the Google search bar.

    Type Your Search Into the Google Custom Search Box to Find Posts We’ve Already Written

    4.  Stuck?  Send a Comment!

    Don’t be afraid to ask if you can’t find an answer.

    The best place to ask questions is on the “Contact Me“ page.  We try our best to personally respond to everyone in a timely fashion (but if I’m traveling please be patient!).

    Reach out on the Contact Me Page With Your Comments & Questions!

    And I encourage everyone in the Million Mile Secrets community to set-up a Gravatar!  It helps us get to know you better!

    Don’t Miss Out on the Latest News!

    Things change frequently in our hobby, and we’ve made it easy for you to keep up with the newest deals, better offers, and cheap fares!

    1.   Subscribe to the RSS Feed & Daily Emails

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    Want to hear about breaking news right away?  You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

    That way, you won’t miss time-sensitive deals, like cheap fares to Europe, Hawaii, and Australia!

    Get the Latest News – Fast – by Following Us on Social Media

    And to see what we’ve been up to, check out our Instagram page!  You can see where we are, what we’re doing, what we ate, and how we got there!

    Where in the World Are Daraius & Emily? Check Our Instagram Page to Find Out!

    And we love interacting with y’all on social media!

    Bottom Line

    We write Million Mile Secrets to help ordinary folks learn how to earn Big Travel With Small Money!

    If you’re new to miles & points, start with the Beginner’s Guide to learn the basics of this hobby!

    And once you’re ready to start signing-up for credit cards, you’ll always find the latest, best offers on Hot Deals page.  Even if they don’t earn us a commission!

    We love connecting with our readers through social media – so don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you’re always in the loop!

    Editorial Note: We're the Million Mile Secrets team. And we're proud of our content, opinions and analysis, and of our reader's comments. These haven’t been reviewed, approved or endorsed by any of the airlines, hotels, or credit card issuers which we often write about. And that’s just how we like it! :)