Limited Time: Up to 50% Off Starwood Points Purchases! Highest Discount Ever!

Via View From the Wing, you can save up to 50% off Starwood points purchases through December 31, 2016.  This is the highest discount I've seen! The savings amount is targeted and ranges from 25% to 50%.  If you're targeted for the 50% savings, this can be a great deal. That's because Starwood points are hard to earn.  And they're extremely valuable with flexible redemption options like free hotel stays at Starwood, Marriott, and Ritz-Carlton hotels.  Or transfer Starwood points to airlines! Check If You’re Targeted to Save 50% Off Starwood Points Purchases! I’ll explain more about the deal!

5 Great European Hotels to Book With Hyatt Points

Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. Now that the sign-up bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred card has increased to 50,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after completing the minimum spending requirements, you can get more Big Travel with Small Money than before. This includes award nights at top-tier Hyatt hotels in Europe in the best locations worth over ~$1,000! I've always said the best use of Chase Ultimate Rewards points is to transfer them to travel partners! Heading to Vienna? Stay in the Luxurious Park Hyatt Vienna With Your Chase Ultimate Rewards Points or Hyatt Free Night Certificates Of course, you still get 2 free nights at ANY Hyatt hotel when you sign-up for the Chase Hyatt card after meeting the minimum spending. I'll show you 5 top European hotels to experience with your Hyatt points!

“As a College Student Working ~10 Hours a Week, Making $150 in Minutes Was Like Gold!”

Welcome to the next installment of our interview series where folks share their thoughts about Big Travel with Small Money! Miles & Points Interview:   Caroline Lupini Caroline writes Caroline Lupini to share her travel experiences with recent college graduates like herself. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.  And she's giving away award booking consultations, amenity kits, and more! Caroline Rock Climbing in Ireland How and when did you start collecting miles and points?

Lufthansa Card Bonus Boosted to 50,000 Miles, Worth 2 Round-Trip Flights on United Airlines

Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. There's an increased 50,000 mile sign-up bonus for the Barclaycard Miles & More Premier World Elite MasterCard. That's enough for 2 round-trip domestic award flights to anywhere in the continental US or Alaska on partner United Airlines. Or a round-trip award seat to Europe in Business Class when you book special Mileage Bargains routes! You'll earn a total of 50,000 Lufthansa miles after you meet the minimum spending requirements. Use Lufthansa Miles to Go on a Last-Minute Skiing Trip Anywhere in the Mainland US or Alaska! Bring a Friend, Because 50,000 Lufthansa Miles Is Enough for 2 Round-Trip Tickets! You can use Lufthansa miles to fly on Star Alliance partner airlines, including United Airlines! Emily and I don't earn a commission from this offer, but we'll always tell you about the best deals. I'll explain if you should consider this card!

“If You’re a Skeptic Like I Was, You’ll Change Your Mind When You Book Your 1st Award Trip”

Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. Welcome to the next installment of our interview series where travel bloggers share their insights on having Big Travel with Small Money! Miles & Points Interview:   Out and Out Harlan writes Out and Out to share his thoughts on miles and points, personal finance, financial independence, and more. You can connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Harlan Pretending to Be a Moai on Easter Island!  He Flew Down in LAN Business Class! How and when did you start collecting miles and points?

10 Top Million Mile Secrets Moments of 2015

Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers.  2015 was an incredible year in the world of miles and points!  We laughed, we cried, we got carpal tunnel syndrome trying to earn award stays at top IHG hotels. We’re Sad to Say Goodbye to 2015, but We Can’t Wait to See All the Big Travel This Hobby Will Bring Our Way in 2016! Emily and I want to wish y'all a Happy New Year!  We wouldn't be here without all of your support, kind words, and stories of success. And we hope 2016 brings you and your loved ones even more travel, adventure, and lasting memories! Let's take a look back at some of the most memorable miles and points news we shared with you in 2015!

4 Beautiful Ritz-Carlton Hotels in the Middle East

Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. Because of the increased sign-up bonus of 50,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points on the Chase Sapphire Preferred card, I’ve been thinking about ways to use the points to splurge on special getaways at Ritz-Carlton hotels. I’ll show you how you can get free award nights at beautiful Ritz-Carlton hotels in the Middle East, including popular tourist destinations like Cairo, Doha, and Tel Aviv! Dreaming of Arabian Nights? Find Out My Top Ritz-Carlton Hotel Picks for Award Nights in the Middle East With Chase Ultimate Rewards Points! You can also earn more Ritz-Carlton award stays with other cards including the Chase Marriott Rewards Premier and Chase Ritz-Carlton Rewards card. I'll show you 4 top hotels in the Middle East to book with Ritz-Carlton points!

Review of the New Fidelity Visa 2% Cash Back Card

Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. Big news for folks with an AMEX Fidelity card! By July 1, 2016, Fidelity will transition all of its customers to new Visa Signature cards issued by US Bank.  And the new Fidelity Visa card still offers unlimited 2% cash back on purchases. US Bank Now Issues the Fidelity Card as a Visa, but the 2% Cash Back Perk Will NOT Change. Current Cardholders Can Expect a New Card by July 1, 2016 I'll explain what this means if you already have the card.  And show you a few new perks you'll gain! Emily and I don’t earn a commission on this card, but we always tell you about the best deals!

Best of Million Mile Secrets – January 2016

1.   I tried to break it to you gently that AMEX is shutting down Bluebird and Serve accounts. AMEX Bluebird & Serve Used to Be a Great Way to Meet Minimum Spending Requirements. But Many Folks Had Their AMEX Bluebird & Serve Accounts Closed Earlier This Month 2.   I showed you a new way to meet minimum spending requirements on Visa & MasterCards!