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OUR SUMMER IN JAPAN / TOKYOFor our Tokyo trip, Chase points helped us stay at Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya. American Airlines miles took us there in Japan Airlines premium economy — and home in business class.
Our past booking, not a promise of future pricing. Taxes, fees, and other trip costs still applied.
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Start hereA simple, practical path from “where do I start?” to a trip you can actually plan.
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FlightsHow to build an award-flight shortlist without getting lost in a dozen browser tabs.
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HotelsCompare location, points, and cash to choose a stay that works for the whole trip.
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