Island Glow Life

I love traveling — but even more, I love traveling smart. Over the past few years, I’ve found a way to make my trips more affordable without giving up the comfort and quality I enjoy. The secret? A combination of AMEX Membership Rewards and TopCashback, one of the best cashback platforms for travelers.

Here’s how I book flights with points, save on hotels, and get rewarded for the spending I’d already be doing.

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💳 Using AMEX Points for Flights

I use the American Express Gold and Platinum Cards, which help me earn tons of points on everyday spending — including groceries, dining, and travel purchases.

Here’s how I use my points to book flights:

• ✈️ Transfer points to airline partners like ANA, Hawaiian Airlines, or Singapore Airlines
• 🧾 Redeem through AMEX Travel to book flights and hotels directly
• 🎁 Pay with Points to cover travel expenses and upgrades

💡 Real example:

I transferred my AMEX points to ANA and booked a roundtrip business class flight from Honolulu to Tokyo — all I paid were the taxes and fees. Super comfy, and super worth it.

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💰 Saving on Hotels with TopCashback

While AMEX points are great for flights, I love using TopCashback to save on hotels, car rentals, and even some tours.

🔎 What is TopCashback?

It’s a free cashback platform where you earn money back when you click through their site before booking with major travel partners like:

• Booking.com
• Hotels.com
• Expedia
• Agoda
• Priceline

💡 How I use it:

1. Log into TopCashBack
2. Search for a travel site (like Booking.com)
3. Click through → Book as usual
4. Earn up to 10% cashback depending on the deal
5. Get paid via PayPal or direct deposit

Example: I recently booked a 3-night stay in Osaka via Booking.com and earned over $40 cashback — just by clicking one extra button. Easy money!

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🧠 Why This Combo Works

• AMEX covers flights (via points or transfer partners)
• TopCashback reduces hotel costs (by giving you money back)
• You still earn loyalty points with hotel chains and credit cards
• It’s simple — no need for complicated travel hacking

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✨ Final Thoughts

Traveling doesn’t have to be expensive.
With a smart setup like AMEX + TopCashback, you can fly in comfort, stay in beautiful places, and still feel great about what you spent (or didn’t spend!).

If you’re not using cashback yet, you’re leaving money on the table.

👉 Sign up for TopCashback here
👉 Learn more about AMEX cards

Happy travels and happy savings ✈️💸

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