Some of us are into points and miles for the luxury of it all: the business-class flights with tablecloth service and the opulent hotel upgrades to stunning suites so high up your eyes might start to water. I fall into a secondary set of enthusiasts: People on a mission to see what the world has to offer, with award travel acting as the guide.
Growing up in Florida, a state chock-full of natural splendor, I learned early on that our planet was bountiful and, for the most part, free to explore if you stick to what Mother Nature gave us. As an adult, this mindset translates to affordable memory-making travel with Earth's landscape as the main attraction, as well as an opportunity to take advantage of points and miles along the way. My favorite way to do this is with bonus points and miles promotions.
World of Hyatt recently had an offer to earn 3,000 bonus points for every three nights stayed at an eligible hotel. If you really wanted to commit to the bit, you could have done this several times to earn up to 21,000 bonus points — enough to get you a couple of free nights at a lower-tier Hyatt property.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
