Using points and miles instead of cash to pay for flights and hotels sounds like a dream come true for any frequent (or even semifrequent) traveler. Actually taking your first steps into this hobby, however, can feel daunting.
I remember putting off using the points I'd accumulated for a while, since I felt overwhelmed by all of the possible ways to use them. I'm glad I eventually got over that, though, since I ended up using those points to pay for my flights and hotel stay for a great trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, at Christmas.
There are innumerable guides out there about credit cards, earning and redeeming points and miles, maximizing award travel, and more. Trying to digest it all is a great way to burn out as a beginner and turn yourself off from ever actually getting into points and miles.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
