Finally time to plan a vacation. Any tips for making the most of Amex points? Assuming conversion to airline miles is best bang for buck...?

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Believe Amex has a 30% kicker for Virgin Atlantic transfers rn

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Transferring is best bang for buck. Look for Amex sweet spots (Aeroplan redemptions for Star Alliance Business, using Avios to get to Hawaii on AA, Virgin Atlantic to fly on Delta without paying fuel surcharges, etc.)

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