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I like booking American Airlines reduced mileage awards. And I’ve gotten excellent value from my American Airlines AAdvantage miles when redeeming to fly intra-Japan on Japan Airlines. But, my favorite way to redeem American Airlines miles is to fly Qatar Airways one-way between the U.S. and Africa. In particular, I enjoy stretching my redemption to …
The top 10 most valuable World Mastercard benefits Stella Shon © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. When talking about points, I often stress the importance of building up a diversified portfolio of points and miles. This gives you the most flexibility, both for earning lucrative bonuses and increasing your redemption opportunities to book award travel. Credit cards are a ...
How to book an award ticket to Malta from 55,000 miles round-trip Ariana Arghandewal © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Starting June 1, Malta will be one of the few European countries opening its doors to fully vaccinated travelers. In fact, the Mediterranean island nation is so keen to welcome tourists that it’s offering up to $238 in credits towards hotel expenses. If you manage to get a hold of that credit, that’s great. But if...
The cheapest ways to get to Croatia using points and miles Andrew Kunesh © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. From the beaches of Dubrovnik and Split to the historic city streets of Zagreb, there’s truly something for everyone in this European country. Currently, Americans can travel to Croatia without quarantine so long as they’re vaccinated and bring their CDC-issued vaccine card. It’s getting easier to travel to Croatia too. One...
How to fly to Puerto Rico from just 9,000 miles each way Juan Ruiz © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. While Puerto Rico had endured several natural disasters in the form of hurricanes and earthquakes in recent years, the island has remained resilient with the help of continuing recovery efforts. Resurgent tourism from U.S. mainland visitors has provided a much-needed boost to the local economy during the pandemic. Since no passport is ...