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A points and miles podcast by 10xTravel
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February 14, 2023
Status Match to a “Free” Atlantis Bahamas Vacation
Hey Travel Junkies, There are some destinations that are icons in the travel world. All it takes is one picture and everyone will recognize it. I’m talking about places like Tahiti, the Sydney Opera House, and of course, Atlantis Bahamas. Right now, there’s a pretty easy way to get a free stay at Atlantis Bahamas …
October 2, 2019
My 5 Best-Value Redemptions in Economy Class
If you’ve been in this game long enough to not only earn some points but also book a flight or two, you know that redeeming miles for business or first class awards gets you the best value. Call me cheap, but I can’t bring myself to spend more miles in exchange for fewer flights, even …
May 17, 2019
Hotel Review: French Leave Resort, Eleuthera
The French Leave Resort is located on the long and skinny Caribbean island of Eleuthera, one of the lesser-known outer islands that makes up the Bahamas. At 110 miles long, Eleuthera offers a peaceful and tranquil escape, while being just a short 45-minute flight from the US or 20 minutes from the neighboring island of …
April 5, 2019
Reader Success Story: A Trip to Atlantis for a Poker Tournament
By: 10xTravel Reader Crystal Robens The idea for this trip began with an offer in my mailbox for 4 free nights at Atlantis. My brother-in-law told me that the biggest poker tournament of the year is held there in January, the Player’s Championship, with buy-ins upwards of $100,000 per person and celebrities galore. I was …
March 11, 2019
Two-Card Trip: The Bahamas with the Citi AA Platinum Select and World of Hyatt Cards
Editors Note: Two Card Trips is a series of articles that show how you could book a trip using points/miles earned from just two different credit cards. Today’s two card trip takes us to Fyre Festival 2019 the Bahamas with points earned from the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select MasterCard and the World of Hyatt Card Credit …
February 4, 2019
Best Ways To Fly To The Bahamas With Miles And Points
In this article, we’re going to highlight how to travel to a few of the larger islands in the Bahamas using points and miles from 6 different airline programs. With this knowledge, you’ll be well on your way to finding the award availability you need and redeeming those award flights to find yourself on the beach in no time at all! …