Umrah can definitely be an expensive journey.  Using points and miles can help lower those costs significantly – our family went to Umrah in November of 2024 for just $500 out-of-pocket.  This cost entails all flights for 4, hotel stays, and transport from Makkah to Madinah.  Here’s how to book Umrah travel for just taxes […]

Umrah can definitely be an expensive journey.  Add in a family, and it can fare anywhere between $7k – $10k.  (And I’m talking DIY, not group travel.)  Using points and miles can help lower those costs significantly – our family went to Umrah in November of 2024

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If you’re just getting started in points and miles, also known as award travel,  make sure to check out the The Basics of Points & Miles blog post.  In addition, check out what I call The Three Pillars of Award Travel to build a sustainable card strategy for years to come. Frequently Asked Questions   […]

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The world of points and miles can look and feel very overwhelming.  Earning points, redeeming them, trying to book amazing redemptions like you may see on social media – it may just all make you not know where to start.  But let’s take a step back.  You’re here because you want to travel smarter, and […]

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Umrah can definitely be an expensive trip and journey.  But in come points and miles for the win

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Umrah can be a long, and exhausting journey.  Depending on how you book, there’s easily a few stops before you finally arrive in Makkah or Madinah, respectively.