Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The author, a homeowner, has used their credit cards to earn points and miles on home-related expenses, including a major kitchen renovation. They added the Chase Sapphire Reserve and United Club Card to their wallet, earning a total of 250,000 miles. The author plans to use the miles to book a business-class flight to Easter Island, a destination they’ve long wanted to visit.
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The escape is carefully planned.
The author’s home renovation expenses are earning them points and miles, which they’ll use to book a dream trip to Easter Island. The Chase Sapphire Reserve and United Club Card are helping them earn a total of 250,000 miles. With these miles, they’ll book a business-class flight from Houston to Santiago, and then connect to Easter Island. The trip is valued at nearly $11,500 in cash, making the redemption a valuable one.
The author’s strategy shows that with the right credit cards, homeowners can turn their expenses into valuable rewards.
The Points Guy’s take on this strategy is that it’s a great way to get more value from home expenses.
As the author plans their trip to Easter Island, they’re reminded that sometimes, the best way to escape is to plan carefully.
Author: Evan Null
