You don’t need six figures to start making serious travel moves. In the right hands, even 20,000 American Express Membership Rewards points can unlock flights, hotels, and experiences that far exceed their face value. But the key is leverage.
You don’t need six figures to start making serious travel moves. In the right hands, even 20,000 American Express Membership Rewards points can unlock flights, hotels, and experiences that far exceed their face value. But the key is leverage.
The points game isn’t dying — it’s evolving. But if you’re still playing by last year’s rules, you’re losing value every day. This week’s #DearOhad is your no-BS guide to surviving devaluations, dodging fee hikes, and making smarter moves while everyone else panics.
Your company might be sitting on $100K+ in hidden travel value—and not even know it. Points aren’t perks—they’re untapped capital. The smartest enterprises are turning loyalty into ROI, retention, and reward. If your CFO isn’t tracking points, you’re leaving strategy on the table.
Fly to Mexico City for as little as 7,500 points, stay in luxury for under 20K/night, and dine at world-class restaurants for the price of a U.S. lunch. CDMX isn’t just close—it’s one of the most rewarding redemptions in the game. Short flight. Low spend. Massive return.
Portugal is the points sweet spot you’ve been overlooking—business class from 34K, luxury hotels under 20K, and ground costs that let you travel deeper without draining your wallet. Lisbon, Porto, Douro, Algarve—one trip, multiple flavors. High value, low stress, and no compromises.
Singapore isn’t a stopover—it’s a statement. Fly $8K business class for under 110K points, stay at $900/night hotels on full redemptions, and eat Michelin meals for $5. This guide shows how to unlock $12K+ in value from your points with zero fluff—just pure strategy.
Great travel adventures should surprise and inspire you—from majestic mountains and cozy cafés to cultural discoveries and breathtaking viewpoints. Western Canada seamlessly offers all of this, and even better, it’s easily accessible through strategic points and miles redemptions.
Fly from the U.S. in luxury, sleep at dreamy 5-star hotels, and savor iconic Bali sunsets without draining your wallet. Learn the secrets of turning points and miles into lie-flat seats and luxury villas. Your credit card rewards are your ticket to paradise—Bali bliss awaits, easier than ever!
Chase is hiking fees. Amex changes are looming. Points are losing value—but only if you’re not paying attention. This week’s #DearOhad tackles the strategy behind the chaos: what to apply for, what to cancel, and how to protect your points before the rules change (again).
Cruises bundle lodging, dining, and entertainment—making them one of the highest-value ways to use points. With strategic spending, you can earn 200K+ points annually—enough to book luxury cruises worth thousands, plus upgrades and perks, all without increasing your budget.
A wholesale distributor spending $100K/month doubled points earned to 332,500 monthly, unlocking nearly $60K in annual value. Year 1 redemptions funded $14,700 in travel and client hospitality, with 3M points banked for future rewards—delivering $38,500+ in value without extra spend.