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Also: 8 ways to get free or discounted TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear August 6, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( $1,000 worth of travel by Colin Hogan, Newsletter Editor [TPG | Hero Image] Don’t get me wrong — I love the hustling that comes with playing the points and miles game. (It’s practically my only hobby.) But I also love when I get to stay off the beaten path while traveling, and I frequently opt for an independent hotel with a lot of character, or a mom-and-pop bed-and-breakfast or agriturismo — the kinds of places you can’t access through a traditional hotel rewards program. This is why [Capital One miles]( are so alluring to me. These miles can cover purchases on any airline and any hotel — whether it’s part of a major chain or completely independent. With the [Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card]( currently boasting [its best welcome offer in years]( I can’t help but think of all the ways I could use those rewards. For a limited time, you can get 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening — plus, you'll receive a one-time $250 credit for Capital One Travel for opening the account. At face value, that offer on a card with a modest $95 annual fee is worth $1,000 when redeemed through Capital One Travel. But when you factor in the [value you can get by transferring those miles to partner rewards programs]( it’s worth a lot more — $1,638 per TPG’s August 2024 [valuations](. Those 75,000 miles can take you far with Capital One’s many airline transfer partners. You can find nonstop economy flights from the West Coast to Honolulu through [partners like Virgin Red, Air Canada Aeroplan and Qantas Frequent Flyer]( for as little as 12,500 miles one-way. Prefer a fall trip to Europe? You can score one-way economy fares from the East Coast to Barcelona through those same partners for as little as 25,600 miles. You could then book a stylish independent hotel you wouldn’t otherwise be able to cover with rewards, like the Casa Bonay or Hotel Espana Ramblas — both bookable in the [Capital One Travel portal]( for around $250 per night, letting you cash in on that $250 credit (and you could even [redeem any leftover miles you have as a statement credit at 1 cent apiece]( to cover more of that cost). Of course, you could always save those miles for the perfect redemption, like TPG's senior editorial director, Nick Ewen, recently did. He used his Capital One miles to upgrade his family to [first class on an Emirates flight]( from Athens, Greece, back to the U.S. at 39,000 miles per person (some readers may recall this story from the June 21 newsletter) in a spur-of-the-moment move at the check-in counter that he calls “one of my best redemptions to date.” As you can see, the beauty of this [limited-time welcome offer]( is in its flexibility, and now is a great time to [check it out for yourself](. - [Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card]( - [Limited-time welcome offer on the Capital One Venture Rewards card]( - [Capital One airline and hotel transfer partners: How to maximize your miles]( - [TPG’s guide to Capital One miles: How to earn, redeem and transfer rewards]( - [Capital One Travel portal: What to know about redeeming your miles]( Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: ADRIAN SELIGA/GETTY IMAGES. TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Educators save more with Norwegian Now is a great time to book your 2025 cruise with Norwegian. Educators can take advantage of the Teacher Cruise Discount, which includes 5% off all cruise fares and a $50 onboard credit. Plus, you can combine this discount with Norwegian’s Free at Sea cruise deals for even more value. Educators must be validated through ID.me. [Learn more]( Today’s top stories [United is releasing new award discounts every day this week]( United Airlines is currently running an award sale for MileagePlus members that covers a different destination every day until Friday. 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