There are several resources to learn from, and this is an area that has huge potential for one who is willing to take their time, learn and be methodical about it.

If you work it right and have decent credit scores, there is no reason why you can't accumulate HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF MILES A YEAR at minimal or no cost.

First, the Chicago DO in mid-Oct will have a seminar on using CC's to best effect. Can't wait!

Second, Rick Ingersoll's book, Frugal Travel Guy Handbook, devotes a chapter to how to do exactly what you are interested in. He also has a blog, Frugaltravelguy.com, which has many posts about this too.

Finally, fatwallet.com has general tips and posts on CC's and how to use them.

No, not a shill for Rick, just a traveler who has benefitted from all his work.

Jim