2025 has been a great year for burning my points and miles.
Thanks to credit card rewards and perks, I stayed in excellent hotels, traveled across the country for concerts and visited loved ones often — all without breaking the bank.
No. 1: Two economy seats to London for 12,000 Virgin points
Virgin Atlantic’s 6,000-point Saver award is an excellent way to get to Europe, and my partner and I flew in two economy seats at this rate in May. Here’s a secret: I actually broke a points and miles rule when I booked, and still got fantastic value.
No. 2: Two nights in the heart of London for 130,000 Hilton points
This was all about simplicity. I booked a fabulous two-night stay in central London using a single welcome bonus.
No. 3: Two one-way Delta seats to a wedding for 15,000 Flying Blue miles
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