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My Favorite Use of Points Ever? VIP at the Knicks With SPG
As airlines and hotels programs devalue their points by increasing the amount of points needed for free flights and rooms, redeeming for non-travel experiences is becoming more and more appealing....
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How to Redeem Points for Adventures, Events and Experiences
I typically encourage readers to use points and miles exclusively toward award travel, since gift cards, merchandise, and other alternatives provide less value. However, there are some exceptions, and...
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Experiences With Points: Hilton HHonors Auction Platform
Though I typically encourage readers to use points and miles for award travel (e.g., lodging and flights) rather than gift cards and merchandise—which generally provide less value—redeeming points for...
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Redeeming SPG Points for Concerts with Hear the Music
Starting today, April 7, 2015, tickets for this year’s lineup of SPG’s exclusive Hear the Music, See the World series will be available for Starpoints redemptions on the SPG Moments site. Including SPG...
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Getting VIP Celebrity Access With Amex Platinum
I’ve been an American Express Platinum cardmember for years and love the great perks that come along with it – most notably access to Centurion Lounges, the Fine Hotels & Resorts program which...
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Baseball Binge — 30 Teams in 20 Days on Points and Miles
Love baseball as much as you love a good redemption award? TPG Contributor J. Keith van Straaten does too. Here’s his way to see a whole lot of baseball for not that many points and miles. (As of this...
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Red Carpet Access with Chase Sapphire Preferred Experiences
If you’re a Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholder, you may already know that you have access to exclusive perks, special events and private experiences. These Chase Sapphire Preferred Experiences are...
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10 Professional Flight Simulators that You Can Fly
Here at TPG, we talk a lot about how to sit at the “front” of the plane (that is, the business- and first-class cabins). However, for those of you who have ever wanted to try sitting at the real front...
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Football Frenzy — 32 Teams in 60 Days on Points and Miles
Love football as much as you love a good award redemption? TPG Contributor J. Keith van Straaten understands. Here’s his way to see a whole lot of football for not that many points and miles. (As of...
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Zip-lining Down Haleakala on Maui
This past summer, the TPG interns’ visited the Hawaiian island of Maui and ascended its highest point, the summit of the Haleakala volcano. Then, as TPG Intern Mark Kellman shares here, they spent an...
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Basketball Bonanza — 30 Teams in 3 Weeks on Miles and Points
Love the NBA as much as you love a good award redemption? TPG Contributor J. Keith van Straaten understands. Following his Football Frenzy and Baseball Binge earlier this year, here’s his way to see a...
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5 Ways BLADEone Is Bringing Back the Golden Age of Travel
Private jet service has been becoming increasingly more accessible, thanks to Uber-like jet-sharing services that dramatically reduce the cost of flying on a private jet versus chartering your own. The...
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This 6-Year-Old Has Been Flagged a Security Risk Since He Was a Toddler
Security can be one of the worst parts at the airport for everyone. Standing in long lines, being subjected to random searches with the TSA, getting stuck behind travelers who seem like they’ve never...
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Dating While Traveling: How to Have Fun and Stay Safe
Are you a single traveler? TPG Contributor J. Keith van Straaten is, too. From the newest dating apps to old-fashioned fix-ups, here are his best tips for having fun — and staying safe — while...
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TPG’s Guide to Austin During SXSW 2016
Depending on which component you’re attending — Interactive from March 11-15 for tech-related news and events; Music from March 11-19; and Film from March 15-20 — you may find yourself frequenting...
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4 Common Myths About Solo Travel — And Why You Should Do It Anyway
There’s a big world out there waiting to be explored, but lots of women think they can’t travel if they don’t have someone to go with them. TPG Contributor Rebecca Benson says that’s not true and...
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5 Reasons to Visit Istanbul This Fall
TPG Contributor Vikram Birring traveled to Istanbul earlier this year and had a wonderful time. Here’s why he says you should plan a trip to this fabulous city this fall, when shoulder season prices...
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$99 Iceland Flights, Best New Routes, How Airlines Train Flight Attendants...
Each Saturday, we round up news stories that you may have missed from the week before, including several that already appeared on The Points Guy, and some more that we haven’t covered yet. If you’re an...
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6 of the Coolest Marriott Experiences and SPG Moments Redemptions
When it comes to redeeming your hard-earned points and miles, you’ll generally get the best value by booking award flights or free hotel stays. However, there are exceptions to this rule, especially...
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How Can I Find out About Chase Sapphire Events in Advance?
TPG reader Gail sent me a tweet to ask about VIP experiences through Chase: “How do I find out when Chase Sapphire events become available so I don’t miss out?” The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and...
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