Welcome to the board installer.

There some guys on the board who might give you more/better advise.

I start with:

AA - They have a hub "near" you in Dallas with very good connections all over US. Many flights to/from MIA.
Hilton - join HHonors now, change your data twice and again after 07/01 and you have 5,000 points to start. Get a Citi Hilton card and another 10,000 points; no fee.
Starwood - get an Amexco Starwood Card; first year free, then $35. 1 $ = 1 "mile",
20,000 "miles" = 25,000 airline miles.
However, I mostly keep the Starwood-Points.
Get a Hertz 1# ClubGold card, should be free, no charge.
Book "all" reservations on the internet and get bonus miles/points for online booking.

[This message has been edited by USAFAN (edited 06-13-2002).]