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A points and miles podcast by 10xTravel
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October 12, 2023
How to Earn the Southwest Companion Pass [2024]
The Southwest Companion Pass (often abbreviated as “CP” or “SWCP”) is a perk offered by Southwest Airlines that allows you to bring a companion on any Southwest flight you fly for just the taxes and fees. …
January 30, 2023
Best Ways to Fly to Italy With Miles
Whether you’re craving gelato and cappuccino or hoping to catch a glimpse of the Pope, Italy is a great destination to visit with your miles and points. Here are five of our favorite mileage programs to use for a trip to Italy. Singapore Airlines Krisflyer How to Book with Singapore Airlines Krisflyer Miles ⤊ Star …
March 15, 2019
Best Ways to Fly to Argentina With Points
Hey Travel Junkies, Argentina is popping up on a lot of travelers’ radars. Even 10xTravel founder Bryce recently enjoyed his own trip to Argentina. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a hike in Patagonia, the wineries in the Mendoza Valley, or the nightlife of Buenos Aires, you’ll definitely find something to do in this vast country. …
February 19, 2019
My Favorite Ways to Fly to Israel With Points and Miles
It might be challenging to get nonstop flights to Israel, especially if you are traveling as a family. But, in this article, you can see that there are lots of options to get to Israel on points and miles if you are willing to have a layover in Europe. And, if you are connecting in Vienna or Zurich, don’t forget to stock up on delicious European chocolate! …
February 6, 2019
How I Did It: Trip to Peru Using Points and Miles
My dad, brother and I had an incredible time on this adventure to Peru. Without the strategic use of points and miles, we certainly wouldn’t have enjoyed it in the luxury that we did! We had very comfortable flying accommodations, luxurious hotel accommodations, an incredible adventure to Machu Picchu as well as the Skylodge, and more. …
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! …
January 30, 2019
Best Ways to Get to Vietnam with Miles
Vietnam is an amazing country and is definitely worth a visit. When you go, you will meet wonderful people, learn about a new culture and eat the most delicious food. Here are six of the best ways to fly to Vietnam on points and miles. …
January 25, 2019
A Guide to Hilton All-Inclusive Properties
The Hilton all-inclusive properties highlighted in this article can be booked with Hilton points. | Hilton Resort Fees | Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa | Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort | Hilton Playa Del Carmen Adults Only All-Inclusive | Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Spa | How to Earn Hilton Honors Points …
January 16, 2019
How I Booked a Trip to the Galápagos Islands with the United Excursionist Perk
The hobby of collectiong points and miles has allowed me and my loved ones to explore hard-to-reach and hard-to-pay-for places without spending a lot. Saving that $1,500 per person on airfare will make room in our now-joint budget to book a cruise while we’re on the islands of Galapagos and experience them the right way. …
November 19, 2018
Best Ways to Fly to Hong Kong With Miles
There are a lot of options for redeeming miles and points to get to Hong Kong, and the best one for you will depend on how flexible your plans are and how many miles you have and are willing to spend. But, no matter what miles you have, there are plenty of ways to get to Hong Kong so you can enjoy some egg waffles and afternoon tea in Hong Kong! …