Nomadic Matt's Monday Points & Miles Update

{NAME}, Hello from Spain! My European summer has finally started! My first stop was Ibiza, an island known for its epic parties. It was great hanging out with friends but I'm definitely too old for the nightclub scene (I'd love to go back and do more of the chill and historical stuff on the island though). I'm currently in Barcelona for a friend's birthday before heading to Provence, a region of France I've never visited! Here's what's new in the points & miles world: (As a reminder, this newsletter is for U.S. points and miles info. If you're looking for regular travel tips, let me know and I'll change you to the correct list!) First, I wrote a brand new article about redeeming points. I get a lot of questions about redeeming points via credit card portals. Too many people are still using card portals to redeem points rather than transferring points to partners. You generally get way more value out of transfer points than through the card portals, which is why I almost always recommend transferring. To show you the ropes, [I wrote this article]( that breaks down when to use card portals and when to transfer points. Knowing when to do so will ensure you are always getting the best redemption possible. ​ ​Next, one of the best no-fee hotel cards has an elevated offer. You can earn 70,000 points plus a free night after you spend just $2,000 in 6 months. This offer is a no-brainer since there's no annual fee. [You can learn more about the card and its benefits in this post](=) (it's the first card listed). And, as always, if you need a new card be sure to check out the lists of all my other favorite cards (I update them regularly): - ​[My Favorite Travel Credit Cards]()​ - ​[The Best Hotel Travel Cards](=)​ - ​[The Best Airline Credit Cards](​ - ​[The Best Premium Travel Cards](=)​ - ​[The Best No-Fee Credit Cards](​ If you’re in Canada, [check out this website for new card offers](. For Brits, [click here for offers](=). For Aussies and Kiwis, [check out here](. If you have any questions on points and miles, ask away. Sincerely, Nomadic Matt [Unsubscribe]( | [Update your profile]( | 2318 Santa Rosa Street, Austin, Texas 78702