MilesTalk: Live Your Wildest Dreams Using Miles and Points

by Dave Grossman

Overview

2nd Edition: Published August 2021

Do you have a friend that always seems to be flying around the world in First Class and wonder how they afford it? Or maybe you already know they use "frequent flyer miles" but have no idea how to get them yourself. (Hint: You don't need to actually fly to earn them!) Dave Grossman has been "that friend" for over a decade and, in this must-read for anyone with big travel dreams on a small budget, Dave shares all his secrets. You'll learn:

• The difference between miles and points and how to leverage both
• How to set your travel goals and make them a quick reality
• Ways to exponentially increase the number of miles and points you earn
• How to find those elusive First and Business Class award seats

Please note that this edition of the book is geared towards a US-based audience. While the foundations are the same worldwide, this book primarily references US-based programs and credit cards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780692049624
Publisher:	DG Interactive, LLC
Publication date:	08/13/2021
Edition description:	2nd Edition (August 2021)
Pages:	86
Sales rank:	691,636
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.23(d)

About the Author

Since 2003, Dave Grossman has collected literally millions and millions of frequent flyer miles and hotel points. He's flown around the world in first class seats that would cost $29,000 using frequent flyer miles and a few bucks in tax. And he's stayed in some of the finest hotels - often for free, thanks to miles and points! Dave's hosted two seminars on miles and points at South By Southwest in Austin, and he's been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and Travel + Leisure, published on Bravo TV's JetSet website, and has spoken on the Condé Nast Traveler podcast series. He also writes the blog MilesTalk.com which helps readers learn how to earn and spend miles and points to travel better.

Table of Contents

1. How to Use this Book to Achieve Your Travel Dreams
2. So, What are Miles and Points, Exactly?
3. Elite Status with Airlines and Hotels: Is It Worth It?
4. Setting your Travel Goals (Earn and Burn)
5. Airline Miles and Alliances: How They Work and How to Work Them
6. Finding Availability for Airline Awards: They’re Hiding In Plain Sight
7. Hotel Points: Luxury on Landing
8. Credit Card Points / Transferable Currencies: Your Most Important Tool
9. High-End Credit Cards: You Can Get More Than You Give
10. Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses: Fill Your Points Coffers Quickly
11. Credit Card Category Spend Bonuses: Don’t Leave Points on the Table
12. Earn Points and Miles by Banking: Make your $ Work For You
13. Earning Miles / Points / Cash Back for Eating and Shopping
14. Useful Websites to Bookmark
15. Tying It All Together

Editorial Reviews

"...this book is the clearest, most succinct travel hacking reference guide I have ever found. Using the tips and techniques in each chapter, you will be able to amass the points then plan and ‘pay’ for your dream vacations for years to come. I am buying this book for all my friends who love aspirational travel." -Amazon.com review

"I frequently fly around the world but never knew this strategy existed...and it's right under my nose! Grossman explained in simple terms how to accumulate miles and points and convert them into first class seats. I realized I have been going about frequent flyer programs all wrong! ... Highly recommend this book!" -Amazon.com review

"For anyone who has been bitten by the travel bug and is looking to scratch that itch, this is the book to read. Dave Grossman has outlined an approach that will allow travelers, from the seasoned to the novice, to travel the world in style and luxury at prices that will leave you shocked." -Amazon.com review

"What a fantastic easy to read guide to a whole new world! For a adventure seeking traveling nomad on a budget, this book really captures the best ways, tips and tricks to really get the most bang for your buck in the entire ecosystem of travel, miles, Credit cards, and luxury! I can't wait to put all my new found knowledge to use!" -Amazon.com review

"I travel a lot for business (almost 30 years) and my friends all think I am great at the points game (airline & hotel) but Dave really has the whole system figured out. He leaves me in the dust! It's a great - easy to follow - how to manual on how to maximize the the return on getting and redeeming points and miles...." -Amazon.com review

"MilesTalk offers a current and insightful view into maximizing points for personal travel. I was lucky enough to be sent an advance copy of the book prior to its release. The book is well written, concise and offers a structured and analytical approach to an area that is typically not transparent and full of marketing 'noise'." -Amazon.com review

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