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Transferred: Amex Points to BA Avios, Bonus Mostly Spent

British Airways Avios

Last month I wrote a post asking: Should I transfer my Amex points to BA?

After waiting and waiting for what seemed like way too long for a solid transfer bonus to be offered by American Express, it seemed that now was the time to make a move. Getting a 40% bonus for transferring Membership Rewards points to British Airways Avios seemed enticing enough to me. Continue reading Transferred: Amex Points to BA Avios, Bonus Mostly Spent

Hertz 3X Points Promo + Extend Your Points Expiration Date

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Hertz sent out an e-mail a couple of days back, letting us know that their triple points bonus promo was back for the first quarter of 2015.

If you’re looking to rent a car with Hertz, this could be great news.

Along with the potential to earn triple points, I found out some other important info in a post from Dan’s Deals. Continue reading Hertz 3X Points Promo + Extend Your Points Expiration Date

Miles & Points Earned From Credit Card Bonuses In 2014

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With 2014 in the books it’s time to reflect and look back on how many miles and points I earned from credit card sign up bonuses.

I decided to be a bit more conservative this year and try to keep the applications down. I did manage to  earn another big haul that will help us to continue to fund lots traveling for years to come. Continue reading Miles & Points Earned From Credit Card Bonuses In 2014

1,500 IHG Bonus Points for Next Stay

IHG hotelsLast week Kim, Lucas and I had a very nice stay at IHG’s Even Hotels in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Some of you might wonder why we’d go out of our way to stay in Norwalk. The area actually has an excellent children’s museum and a few other things to do close by. However, the real reason was to complete one of my offers for the Into the Nights promo. Continue reading 1,500 IHG Bonus Points for Next Stay

Thanks Amazon Payments, My Last Free 2,000 Miles/ Points

Screen Shot 2014-10-11 at 5.28.03 PMWhat’s been an easy and effortless way to earn  2,000 miles/ points every month for free over the past few years is about to end…

I’ve been sending $1,000 per month from Kim and my Amazon Payments accounts back and forth to each other since reading a post about the service on Million Mile Secrets. Continue reading Thanks Amazon Payments, My Last Free 2,000 Miles/ Points

Double or Triple Points on Southwest- Targeted

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Lucas and I were “selected” by Southwest for special points earning offers while Kim received a similar, yet less rewarding offer.

Lucas and I were offered Triple Points this fall when flying to any of Southwest’s 90+ destinations. While Kim, who is a Companion Pass holder was only offered Double Points. Continue reading Double or Triple Points on Southwest- Targeted