The Award Coach — Turn Your Points Into Unforgettable Experiences

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Current Opportunities

Featured Redemption Deals

A few of the standout opportunities we're recommending right now.

Flight

Business Class to Tokyo via ANA

Virgin Atlantic transfers to ANA at a steep discount — one of the best round-trip business class values in the world.

From 60K Virgin pts round-trip

Hotel

Overwater Villa, Maldives

Park Hyatt Maldives at Category 6 — a cash rate that often exceeds $2,000/night bookable with World of Hyatt points.

From 35K Hyatt pts/night

FlightExperience

First Class + Heathrow Concorde Room

British Airways Avios can unlock BA First and exclusive lounge access at Heathrow — a full luxury airport experience.

From 85K Avios one-way

HotelExperience

Amex FHR Safari Lodge Package

Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts rates at select East Africa safari lodges include daily breakfast, resort credits, and room upgrades.

Amex Platinum required

Flight

Polaris Business to Europe

United MileagePlus to United Polaris from the US East Coast — lie-flat seats and top-tier catering for a fraction of cash prices.

From 70K United miles R/T

Experience

Chase Sapphire Reserve Dining Events

CSR cardholders unlock invitation-only chef's table dinners and culinary events through the Sapphire Reserve access portal.

CSR cardholder benefit

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Points & Miles News

What's happening right now

Updated · April 27, 2026

Transfer Bonus

Chase offering 20% bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan — ends April 30

Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Air Canada Aeroplan right now and get 20% more Aeroplan points. Every 1,000 Chase points becomes 1,200 Aeroplan miles. Aeroplan is one of the best programs for booking Star Alliance business class, including flights on Lufthansa, ANA, and Swiss. This bonus expires April 30 — act fast.

Why it matters Aeroplan sweet spots include business class to Europe and Asia at rates well below what other programs charge. A 20% bonus could be the difference between having enough miles or not.

Marriott Amex cards hit all-time high — up to 200,000 Bonvoy points

Three Marriott American Express co-branded cards are currently offering their highest-ever welcome bonuses, including the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex at 175,000 points after $5,000 spend in six months. This offer ends May 13, 2026. Bonvoy points can be used at properties like the Park Hyatt — or transferred to airline miles at a 3:1 ratio with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 transferred.

Why it matters 200,000 Bonvoy points is enough for 4–6 nights at a Category 4–5 hotel, or multiple free nights at lower-tier properties across the Caribbean and Europe.

Limited Offer

Marriott Bonvoy elites: 40,000 bonus points on Homes & Villas stays

Elite Marriott Bonvoy members can earn 40,000 bonus points on a qualifying stay at Homes & Villas by Marriott — just register before April 26 and stay by January 3, 2027. Requires a minimum two-night stay of at least $2,000 before taxes. Some Amex cardholders are also seeing a targeted $250 statement credit offer on top of the bonus points.

Why it matters Homes & Villas properties include luxury villas and private residences worldwide — this stacks nicely with existing Bonvoy points for a premium redemption.

News items are sourced from public loyalty program announcements and industry publications. Offers change frequently — verify details directly with the program before acting.

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Simple Pricing

Three ways to work with us

Whether you're starting from zero or ready to book — we have a path for you.

New to Points?

Dream Trip Plan

$499 / family

You have a dream trip in mind but no points yet. We build your personalized roadmap — cards, bonuses, earning strategy — and coach you by email until your trip is booked.

Up to 4 travelers (family of 4)
Personalized card & sign-up bonus strategy
Spend optimization per category
Transfer timing & program guidance
Ongoing email coaching
Redemption recommendation included at the end

Start My Plan

When you're ready to book, Booking Concierge pricing applies.

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DIY Recommendation

$75 / person

You already have points and want to know the best way to use them. We do the research and send you exactly what to book — you handle the booking yourself.

Full redemption research
Personalized email recommendation
Best routing & transfer partner analysis
Fast response
One follow-up question included

Get a Recommendation

Simple, secure, transparent

We use Stripe for all payments — the same secure checkout trusted by millions of businesses worldwide. No account required.

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1. Fill the intake form

Tell us about your dream trip, your points, and which service you'd like — Dream Trip Plan, DIY Recommendation, Booking Concierge, or Business Audit.

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2. Pay securely via Stripe

After submitting, you'll be redirected to a secure Stripe checkout page. We accept all major credit and debit cards. You'll receive an instant receipt by email.

Secured by Stripe · 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction

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3. We get to work

Once payment is confirmed, we begin your research. You'll receive your personalized recommendation email quickly.

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4. Book & travel

Follow our recommendation to book — or if you chose Booking assistance, we'll walk you through every step. Taxes & airline fees are paid directly by you at booking.

Important: You always book using your own loyalty accounts and pay any taxes or fees directly. We never handle your points, passwords, or payment details. Our fee covers research and guidance only.

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The Process

How It Works

Four simple steps from "I have points" to "I'm on a plane to paradise."

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Fill the Form

Tell us your travel goal, dates, travelers, and which points programs you hold. Takes under 3 minutes.

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We Research

Our team digs into award availability, transfer partners, sweet spots, and redemption values across your programs.

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You Get the Email

You receive a clear recommendation: what to book, which points to use, and why it's a great deal.

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We Help You Book

We walk you through the booking process step-by-step so nothing falls through the cracks.

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Coverage

What We Cover

From first class seats to boutique hideaways to once-in-a-lifetime experiences — we find the redemption that fits your dream.

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Flights

Business and first class redemptions that would cost thousands in cash — unlocked with the points sitting in your account.

Business class to Europe from 50K miles

First class with lie-flat seats to Japan

Premium economy for the whole family

Stopover and open-jaw routing tricks

Last-minute award availability

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Hotels

Luxury and boutique properties booked with hotel points — including free nights, upgrades, and off-chart resorts.

Overwater bungalows in the Maldives

Park Hyatt, Waldorf & Aman properties

Suite upgrades using status

Category 1–4 sweet spots globally

Free night certificate stacking

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Experiences

Beyond transport and accommodation — we find ways to use your points for experiences worth remembering forever.

Private dining and chef's table events

Airport lounge access & fast-track

Safari packages and adventure lodges

Spa credits and resort experiences

Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts benefits

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Real Results

What your points can actually do

Real redemptions we've put together using the same points programs you already hold.

Curaçao

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Curaçao Luxury Escape

Miami → Curaçao · 4 days

Under $500 out of pocket

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Flight · American Airlines First Class

Miami → Curaçao, round-trip

32,000 AA miles

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Hotel · Hyatt Zoetry Curaçao · 3 nights

All-inclusive — all food & drinks included

World of Hyatt points + Globalist status

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Complimentary room upgrade

Globalist status benefit — no extra cost

$0

Cash value$3,800+

You paid<$500

St. Kitts

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St. Kitts Five-Star Retreat

Miami → St. Kitts · 5 days

Under $1,000 out of pocket

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Flight · American Airlines First Class

Miami → St. Kitts, round-trip

40,000 AA miles

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Hotel · Park Hyatt St. Kitts · 4 nights

Luxury 5-star · World of Hyatt points

World of Hyatt points

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Globalist benefits included

Free breakfast daily, room upgrade, parking

$0 — status perks

Cash value$6,500+

You paid<$1,000

Points used, cash values, and availability vary. These examples are based on actual redemptions — your results will depend on your points balance, travel dates, and program availability.