Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers.  Million Mile Secrets reader, Susan, commented: Is there a benefit to having both the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve?  Our travel plans do not include any Southwest flights for the next 18 months. Great question, Susan! The only major perk you'll give up by getting rid of the Chase Southwest card is the annual Southwest points bonus you receive on your card anniversary. The 6,000 bonus Southwest points offset the card's annual fee, which for some folks is a reason to keep the card open. But you'll earn more flexible Chase Ultimate Rewards points and get better bonus spending categories with the Sapphire Reserve.  And you'll still have the option to transfer points to Southwest to book an award flight. Everyone Gets 2 Free Checked Bags With Southwest.  So the Only Major Perk of Having the Southwest Card Is the Anniversary Points Bonus I'll explain what else you should consider if you're thinking of cancelling the Chase Southwest card.

Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers.  Thanks to Million Mile Secrets reader Mike B for giving us the heads-up that the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa is pricing award nights much lower than it should. This hotel should be a Starwood category 6 location, which normally costs 20,000 to 25,000 Starwood points per night.  But Mike B let us know that some time yesterday, the price dropped to 12,000 Starwood points! That's a terrific deal for a hotel that can cost $800+ per night!  It's not clear if this is a glitch or on purpose, and I can't find an explanation for the sudden price drop. For Unknown Reasons, You Can Book The Newly-Renovated Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa for Only 12,000 Starwood Points per Night It's tempting to book at such a good rate!  Let's look at the deal.

Million Mile Secrets readers have used their miles & points for trips all over the world.  We love hearing your stories and seeing your candid photographs.  And others do, too! We always invite you to shoot us an email if you're interested in filling-out our easy questionnaire.  There is no success too small to share - we simply love it when you get Big Travel with Small Money! Million Mile Secrets Readers Use Their Points in All Kinds of Ways. From Extended Stays in Europe, to Once in a Lifetime Sports Events, and Trips to Asia. Here’s a Chance to Share Your Story! Find out how to share your trip with other Million Mile Secrets readers!

Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers.  Two things I love most are eating and saving money.  And thanks to miles & points, I can do both at the same time! I'll show you how to stay for free at hotels in 7 US cities known for great street food, 5-star restaurants, and world-famous food festivals!  So you'll have more money to spend on your taste buds! I've been researching Hilton hotels, because for a limited time, the Hilton Honors™ Surpass® Card from American Express comes with 100,000 Hilton points after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.  That's the highest bonus ever! Stand in Line for Hours at Franklin’s Barbecue in Austin. It’s Part of the Experience! I'll give food enthusiasts ideas for how to use Hilton points to accomplish their delicious goals!

A few weeks ago, I told you about the upcoming Daily Getaways promotion. Via One Mile at a Time, we now have a preview of what to expect from the 2017 Daily Getaways!  You'll have the chance to save on hotels, car rentals, amusement parks, and more! Daily Getaways is a 5 week long promotion offered every year by the US Travel Association.  And they've released a preview of the first 2 weeks. Daily Getaways Can Sell Out Quickly, So Take a Look to See If Any Interest You Before They Sell Out I'll share what we know about the deals, and let you know if they're worth it.

Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. If you're in real estate sales or have a business with online advertising expenses, there are lots of excellent credit cards that can earn you miles toward travel or cash back. And several cards include online advertising as a bonus category.  This means you can accumulate rewards faster by choosing the best card for a business purchase you were already planning to make. Don’t Miss Out on an Opportunity to Earn Bonus Cash Back or Extra Credit Card Points With Your Online Advertisements! I'll share how you can earn credit card points for advertising online and other business expenses!

Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. Million Mile Secrets reader, Chris, commented: My wife is an authorized user on my Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card.  Can she apply for her own card and still earn the sign-up bonus? Yes, she can! Authorized users CAN earn a sign-up bonus on the same card if and when they decide to apply in the future. This is good news, especially for Chase Marriott cardholders.  Because you earn 7,500 bonus Marriott points when you add an authorized user and make a purchase in the first 3 months of account opening. Then, they can apply for the card to earn the card's 80,000 point sign-up bonus after meeting minimum spending requirements!  But keep in mind, Chase counts authorized users account toward the bank's strict card limits. An Authorized User Can Earn the Same Card’s Sign-Up Bonus in the Future! So They Can Earn Lots of Points to Use at Fantastic Hotels Like the Scrub Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands I’ll share details of the current Chase Marriott offer.  And explain how authorized user accounts can affect Chase applications.

Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers.  You get lots of travel flexibility with AMEX Membership Rewards points.  Because if you don’t have set travel plans for a future trip, these transferable points give you the option to choose from multiple airline partners when you’re ready to book. Folks in the miles & points hobby know earning transferable points, like AMEX Membership Rewards points, are the best way to get Big Travel.   The AMEX Membership Rewards program has 17 direct airline partners.  Plus, you’ll get access to other indirect partners as well, which gives you many choices for flights to Africa! Or you can save time and points by using AMEX Pay With Points to book flights through the Membership Rewards travel portal. Use AMEX Membership Rewards Points for a Flight to Beautiful Cape Town, South Africa I’ll show you the best ways to use AMEX Membership Rewards Points for flights to Africa!

Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. Folks sometimes tell Emily and me it…