{"id":194891,"date":"2025-01-18T23:59:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T23:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=194891\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:08:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:08:24","slug":"buy-points-to-save-on-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/buy-points-to-save-on-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"From Waldorf Astoria in Maui to a Suite in Puerto Rico: How My Family Saved Thousands by Buying Points"},"content":{"rendered":"

Generating a large sum of credit card points can feel overwhelming for those new to the world of points and miles. The idea of juggling multiple cards, managing annual fees, and tracking spending may not appeal to everyone. Thankfully, there\u2019s another way to access luxury travel: buying points and miles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Most major hotel and airline loyalty programs allow you to purchase points, which can then be used for stays or flights. While these points are often sold at high rates \u2014 typically aimed at members looking to top up their balances for a redemption \u2014 there are times when discounts or bonuses make buying points a smart move. During these buy points promotions<\/a>, the cost of buying points can drop significantly, creating opportunities to save big on travel.<\/p>\n

In this article, I\u2019ll share two real-life examples of how I helped my family save thousands of dollars on trips to Maui and Puerto Rico \u2014 and how you can do the same.<\/p>\n

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