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Hey what’s up?! I’m Miles the Monkey!!

Miles

So happy you’ve found me!

Ever since I was a little monkey I have loved to travel. But, travel is so dang expensive, right?!

Wrong! It doesn’t have to be.

I have been traveling the world for years, staying in some of the best hotels, flying for next to nothing, and having a lifetime of memories all because I know how to maximize award currency, elite benefits, and bonus offers.

So I decided to take my knowledge and get it out there for you!

With a little strategy, the right credit cards, and guidance from meeeee, you’ll be jetsetting in no time.

My goal  is to help you sort out the wonderful world of award currency and max out your travel plans!! Whether it be points, awards, MILES, or vouchers, the aim is to make you smile and keep money in your pockets!

Now… Go Bananas!!!

 

 

~as a matter of record, the voice/author of Miles is travel and experience consultant,  Zachary Abel

 

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9 Comments

  1. Shirley Cohen Reply
    January 20, 2020 at 1:41 pm

    Hi! I’m a complete newbie here. I’m about to purchase 4 round trip tickets overseas that will cost be approx. $4,500 so I’m trying to make sure I get the most points I possibly can. I currently have the Blue from Amex with 60k points on there. I was also looking at the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Preferred cards from your blog. It looks like I would already qualify for the 60k points within 3 months with this purchase alone.

    I’m wondering if it’s worth it for my to go the Chase route since I’m not sure if I can transfer my Amex points. Or maybe go straight to United and look at their credit card.

    I guess when all is said and done, I’m looking for a credit card that will get my the most points for my spend. I use my credit card for everything that I can.

    Please help me find the right card! Thank you!

  2. David McFall Reply
    February 27, 2020 at 7:34 pm

    Do you have any details about the monkey? My son had one like it and I’m trying to find a replacement. Where you got it from, or even just a brand name, would be super helpful since I can’t seem to find it anywhere. Thanks in advance.

  3. Mike M. Reply
    March 21, 2020 at 10:11 am

    Stay safe Miles 😷

  4. Ray Reply
    April 22, 2020 at 6:45 am

    Outstanding articles and insight.

  5. Ms Jenny Lye Reply
    November 29, 2020 at 9:36 am

    Dear Zachary ,

    I wish I had a son like you to plan my round the world trip but since I don’t, I would like to engage your services to plan a somewhat similar trip using my credit card points & my Marriot Time Share

    Please contact me at below email . Thank you

  6. David Reply
    February 6, 2021 at 8:46 am

    Zachary:

    I have Delta skymiles.. Have about 500,000 miles on it… Besides getting a free domestic travel ticket each year (BOGO), it seems like it’s a CRAP program. 500,000 miles may get me 3 coach tickets to London if I’m lucky… I want to start using a card with better options and more versatile miles… If you recommended 1, would it be Chase Sapphire Preferred?

    Thanks baaaaaaabay

  7. Jay Reply
    February 15, 2021 at 12:40 am

    Hi my name is jay I don’t have any credit cards that I can rack up air line points so can I buy them and use them anyway by the way I am a big fan of your TickTock page thank you

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