Nomadic Matt's Monday Points & Miles Update

{NAME}, Hello from Provence! It's been great to explore a new-to-me area of France, though I've been doing so at a more dialed-back pace because it's just been too hot and humid for me. It's close to 100°F/38°C. I've already gone through 1 bottle of sunscreen. That said, I'm loving the region so far. The highlight has been Arles. ([Updates can be found on my IG](=)!) I'll be writing blogs on the area early next month. This week, there is a lot of exciting points & miles news to share: (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, my favorite business card just announced its highest welcome offer ever. You can currently earn a staggering 120,000 points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. I love that you also earn 3x on different business-related categories (including travel) and 5x on Lyft rides. It has a low annual fee too. This is my go-to business card, and if you have a business of any kind, I highly recommend taking advantage of this deal. [You can read more about the perks and benefits of the card in this post]() (it's the first card listed). Second, a hotel card also has its highest offer ever. You can earn 5 free nights (five!!) after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. Plus, the card's regular benefits include one free anniversary night, a free night when you redeem points for a consecutive four-night stay, and up to $100 statement credit for airport benefits. Considering that the card's annual fee is less than $100, you're getting a ton of value here. [You can read more about it in this post](=) (it's the first card listed). Third, ICYMI, I wrote a new article about when to use credit card travel portals and when to transfer points. Too many people still use card portals to redeem points rather than transferring their points to card partners. [You can learn more about the subject in this article](. ​ Finally, I updated my points & miles guide! This in-depth guide covers everything you need to know about collecting and using points and miles. With over 120 pages of step-by-step instructions, it's the ultimate guide to learning how to travel for free. The info in this book is the linchpin of all my money-saving advice and has saved me tens of thousands of dollars over the years. If you haven't got the guide yet, [get it today](=). It's just $9.99! 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 ​ P.S. - Do you want to travel the world without paying for accommodation? Join us for an in-depth webinar where you’ll learn about the world of house sitting as a unique and affordable way to travel. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a family, house sitting offers a flexible and rewarding way to see the world. [The webinar is on July 18th and you can sign up here!](=)​ ​ ​ [Unsubscribe]( | [Update your profile]( | 2318 Santa Rosa Street, Austin, Texas 78702