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Freelance Writer

Sam Helmy joined the AwardWallet team in late 2016. He discovered points and miles while planning trips in pursuit of his other passion scuba diving when he started using points and miles to get to some of the world’s best diving destinations. Eventually, he became a bit of an expert on how to use points and miles to get to diving destinations across the globe.

Over the years, Sam has lived in 6 countries and enjoys discovering new places and meeting new people, discovering new cultures, and learning new languages.

Sam currently lives in the UK, and when not working on points and miles he enjoys scuba diving, traveling, cooking, DIY, hiking, and walking with his wife and two dogs.

Latest Posts

Cardholder Award Flash Sale: Book United Flights to Thailand or Vietnam From 30K Miles Each Way

If fall or winter travel is in the cards but you haven't made flight reservations yet, United MileagePlus is out with an award sale that might be worth redeeming your miles. United is offering discounted economy rates to Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, with rates starting at just 30,000 miles each way. The offer is only valid for travel booked today, August 8, 2025. Here are the full details.

Choice Privileges Adds New Sports Experiences: Bid on VIP Packages for Football, Racing, and More from 50K

Choice Privileges just added a new round of racing experiences to its "Experiences" platform. Currently, you can redeem just 4,000 Choice points (just 2k transferred points!) for grandstand tickets. Or, bid as few as 40,000 points to get a VIP pit road tour, driver meet and greet, and trackside catering. Here's a look at using your Choice Privileges points for experiences and how to place a bid.