Jake Pearring, Author at Million Mile Secrets https://millionmilesecrets.com/author/million-mile-secrets28/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:36:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.4 https://millionmilesecrets.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/mms-icon-green.svg Jake Pearring, Author at Million Mile Secrets https://millionmilesecrets.com/author/million-mile-secrets28/ 32 32 Best Hilton credit cards: Improved weekend night certificates, earning rates and more https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/best-hilton-credit-cards/ https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/best-hilton-credit-cards/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=578819 Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. Depending on your personal travel goals, you should focus on earning and accumulating the points, miles or cash back that will be the most valuable for your specific needs. We recently told you about the overall best […]

The post Best Hilton credit cards: Improved weekend night certificates, earning rates and more appeared first on Million Mile Secrets.

]]> https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/best-hilton-credit-cards/feed/ 2 How many Amex cards can you have? (And other things to know when applying for Amex cards) https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/common-mistakes-amex-credit-cards-points/ https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/common-mistakes-amex-credit-cards-points/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2021 22:07:15 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=523898 Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. American Express issues some of the best travel credit cards in our hobby, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. These are unlike typical […]

The post How many Amex cards can you have? (And other things to know when applying for Amex cards) appeared first on Million Mile Secrets.

]]> https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/common-mistakes-amex-credit-cards-points/feed/ 21 Is it worth downgrading to the Chase Sapphire no annual fee card? https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/pros-cons-of-changing-your-sapphire-preferred-to-the-no-annual-fee-sapphire-card/ https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/pros-cons-of-changing-your-sapphire-preferred-to-the-no-annual-fee-sapphire-card/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2020 16:00:01 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=173288 Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. Credit card annual fees are no fun. Especially when so many compelling cards are fee-free, deciding when it’s worth it to pay a card’s annual fee can be a daunting task. But instead of […]

The post Is it worth downgrading to the Chase Sapphire no annual fee card? appeared first on Million Mile Secrets.

]]> https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/pros-cons-of-changing-your-sapphire-preferred-to-the-no-annual-fee-sapphire-card/feed/ 1 American Airlines carry-on baggage policies https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/american-airlines-carry-on-baggage-policies/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:00:09 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=622960 Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. Even as a young traveler, my parents always encouraged me to “travel light” with just a carryon. Reduced wait times, less risk of baggage loss, no bag fees, and the comfort of always having your belongings nearby! […]

The post American Airlines carry-on baggage policies appeared first on Million Mile Secrets.

]]> Vacations I’m planning for a post-pandemic world https://millionmilesecrets.com/inspiration/vacations-im-planning-for-a-post-pandemic-world/ https://millionmilesecrets.com/inspiration/vacations-im-planning-for-a-post-pandemic-world/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=620824 Other than a brief road trip or two, my family and I have been mostly travel-restricted so far in 2020, as has most of the world. While my points and miles balances may be growing, I’m bummed about the trip cancellations and lack of certainty around when and where my family will be able to […]

The post Vacations I’m planning for a post-pandemic world appeared first on Million Mile Secrets.

]]> https://millionmilesecrets.com/inspiration/vacations-im-planning-for-a-post-pandemic-world/feed/ 2 How many credit cards should you have? https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/how-many-credit-cards-should-you-have/ https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/how-many-credit-cards-should-you-have/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:00:04 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=620538 Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. With an outpouring of new and improved credit card sign up bonuses offering massive incentives, it can be tough to discern which cards are the best for your individual needs. Specific card benefits, perks and earning rates […]

The post How many credit cards should you have? appeared first on Million Mile Secrets.

]]> https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/how-many-credit-cards-should-you-have/feed/ 1 8 Amazing Uses of Marriott’s 50,000-Point Free Night Certificate https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/best-ways-to-use-50000-marriott-points/ Sun, 04 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=620249 Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. At the end of August, my family took our first “vacation” in six months. We drove up and down the California coast and stayed at some awesome hotels, redeeming hotel free night certificates that […]

The post 8 Amazing Uses of Marriott’s 50,000-Point Free Night Certificate appeared first on Million Mile Secrets.

]]> The future of loyalty programs after the pandemic https://millionmilesecrets.com/news/the-future-of-loyalty-programs-after-the-pandemic/ Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:00:17 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=619543 Without question, these are unprecedented times for the travel industry and loyalty programs as a whole. For many travelers, 2020 has been an opportunity to slow down, reevaluate travel priorities and consider what trips and vacations will be the most fulfilling or valuable when travel (hopefully) resumes in the not-so-distant future. In the midst of […]

The post The future of loyalty programs after the pandemic appeared first on Million Mile Secrets.

]]> The best ways to use 100,000 Capital One miles https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/best-ways-to-use-100000-capital-one-miles/ Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:00:02 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=619404 Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. Flexibility has been key to any travel planning strategy in 2020. The state of flights, international vacations and travel restrictions means that the more adaptable you can be, the better. For folks in search […]

The post The best ways to use 100,000 Capital One miles appeared first on Million Mile Secrets.

]]> Emirates launches two credit cards with unique perks, but are they worth getting? https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/emirates-credit-cards-are-they-worth-it/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://rvprmmsprd.wpengine.com/?p=618840 Update: One or more card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers. If luxury travel is what brought you to miles and points, Emirates might just be your favorite global airline. It offers best-in-class service, a diverse route network, and a downright fun onboard experience that […]

The post Emirates launches two credit cards with unique perks, but are they worth getting? appeared first on Million Mile Secrets.

]]>