Sam Helmy Latest Posts

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

Marriott Moments: F1 Movie Tickets One Point Drop, Plus FIFA World Cup Tickets and More for Auction

Marriott Moments are a great way to score one-in-a-lifetime experiences for as little as a single Marriott Bonvoy point. Starting May 27, fifteen Bonvoy members can get tickets for the F1 Movie premiere in NYC for 1 point. Several more F1 Movie experiences are available to bid on, starting at 2,500 points. Furthermore, Visa cardholders can bid for FIFA World Cup experiences.

How to Use Choice Points for Luxury Stays at Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Thanks to a partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Choice Privileges members can book hundreds of luxury properties around the world using points. But the booking process isn’t as straightforward as it is for standard Choice hotels. Here’s how to find eligible Preferred properties, what they cost in points, and how to book them — plus how to boost your Choice points balance to take advantage of these excellent redemptions.

Choice Privileges Adds New Racing Experiences: Snag Tickets for 5K Points, Bid on VIP Packages from 50K

Choice Privileges just added a new round of racing experiences to its "Experiences" platform. Currently, you can redeem just 5,000 Choice points (just 3k transferred points!) for grandstand tickets. Or, bid as few as 50,000 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.

Choice Adds a New Airline Transfer Partner — Here’s the Full List of 15 Choice Privileges Transfer Partners

While Marriott Bonvoy is best known for its expansive list of airline transfer partners, Choice Privileges has quietly been building a network of its own. And today, that list has grown once again with the addition of another airline transfer partner. Here's the full list of 15 airline transfer partners, transfer rates, and when it makes sense to transfer your Choice points to airline partners.