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Cameron Laufer

Freelance Writer

Cameron is a freelance writer who grew up with a passion for traveling and seeing the world. It was a curiosity in points and miles that led him deep into the hobby. Since 2018, he has traveled the world for less using points, along with his wife and three teenage children. He is a moderator with the Award Travel 101 Facebook community.

Cameron enjoys pickleball, hiking, golfing, and skiing, as well as rooting for Purdue and Cleveland sports teams. His favorite country is Switzerland.

Latest Posts
How to Maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for Flights Within North America
How to Maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for Flights Within North America
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Chase Ultimate Rewards points are some of the most valuable points in the rewards ecosystem. U.S. travelers know and love Chase points for their domestic partners (Southwest, United, JetBlue). But you shouldn't overlook Chase's international airline partners when looking for the best deal on domestic flights. Here's a roundup of the cheapest ways to book award flights on Southwest, JetBlue, United, American, Alaska, and Delta using Chase points.

JT GenterCameron Laufer
JT Genter & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

14 Exciting Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) Properties Bookable With Hilton Honors Points
14 Exciting Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) Properties Bookable With Hilton Honors Points
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Hilton's integration of SLH properties into its own portfolio provides members incredible opportunities. Of the 400 or so hotels now eligible for award stays, several make for excellent uses of points and free night certificates. Here are 14 bespoke properties that stand out based on location, level of luxury, or redemption value — or all three!

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Ross Denkin & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More
Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More
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The Capital One Venture is offering new cardholders the chance to earn 75,000 bonus miles. The miles alone are worth a minimum $750 toward travel purchases. But if you know how to use Capital One's :cap1_partners_air: airline partners, you can unlock far more savings with the same number of miles. Here’s our guide to the best redemptions for flights within North America — including Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

JT GenterCameron Laufer
JT Genter & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The Cheapest Ways to Book Award Flights to Europe Using Points and Miles — Starting at Just 6,000 Points
The Cheapest Ways to Book Award Flights to Europe Using Points and Miles — Starting at Just 6,000 Points
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Europe offers a wide range of activities, attracting travelers far and wide. For those looking to minimize out-of-pocket flight costs, points and miles remain an ever-present staple. Great options exists for all cabins of travel, but flying economy class between North America and Europe typically costs the fewest amount of points, letting travelers maximize the number of trips taken. Here are the cheapest ways to fly to Europe in economy with points and miles.

Ross DenkinCameron Laufer
Ross Denkin & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Guide to Southwest’s Icelandair Partnership: How to Book, Earn Points, and Add a Stopover
Guide to Southwest’s Icelandair Partnership: How to Book, Earn Points, and Add a Stopover
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Southwest’s partnership with Icelandair opens the door to new international travel opportunities. You can now book joint itineraries from several Southwest cities to Iceland — and even add a stopover on your way to Europe. Here's what travelers can expect, how to earn Rapid Rewards points on these bookings, and what’s coming next for this expanding partnership.

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Mark Jackson & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt