Stephen Pepper
Stephen Pepper is on an 8 year, 50 state road trip with his wife Shae and their dog Truffles. Finding opportunities to earn miles and points is one of the ways they can afford to do this, so he'll try to help you do the same for your own travels.
Hyatt Studios: An almost exciting new Hyatt brand (on Stephen’s mind)
Hotel chains frequently launch new brands and Hyatt has announced details of a new extended stay brand they're introducing called Hyatt Studios.
Construction on the first Hyatt Studios properties is due to begin in 2023,...
(EXPIRED) Air Canada Aeroplan Promo: Earn 2k-4k Bonus Points On Flights To/From Canada
Air Canada Aeroplan has opened registration for a new promotion that's giving 2,000-4,000 bonus points for every two one-way flights or one round trip flight between the US and Canada.
The Deal
Earn bonus Aeroplan...
(EXPIRED) Choice Privileges Sweet Spot Rewards For Apr-Jun 2023 Now Bookable
Every few months Choice Privileges runs an award sale at a couple of dozen or so properties. This feature is called Sweet Spot Rewards and the latest set of participating properties have been revealed...
(Update) Hyatt No Longer Shady With Terms Of Latest Promotion
Update 4/14/23: We've just received a response from Hyatt indicating that they plan to honor the original terms of the promotion. Here's what they said (bolding is mine):
...we are working to ensure that any...
Chase Pay Yourself Back Extended To Southwest Cards (Extended Through June)
Update 4/13/23: Chase has extended the ability to use Rapid Rewards points for dining charges through 6/30/23. It's also increased the redemption limit from $200 to $300. (h/t:DOC)
Chase has made a series of changes...
(EXPIRED) Kroger: Buy $200 Airbnb Gift Cards Online & Get $25 Kroger eGift Cards...
Kroger has launched a new gift card deal online today which is giving $25 Kroger eGift cards free when spending $200 on Airbnb gift cards.
The Deal
Buy $200 of Airbnb gift cards from Kroger...
(EXPIRED) LifeMiles: Get 10% Transfer Bonus From All US Partners
LifeMiles has launched a new transfer bonus today, giving a 10% bonus when transferring from any of its five US-based transfer partners.
It's worth noting that there have been repeated reports over the last several...
(EXPIRED) Earn 8x At U.S. Supermarkets With Amex Offer On Marriott Bonvoy Amex Cards...
A new Amex Offer appeared this week on Marriott Bonvoy Amex cards that's giving +6 points per dollar on spend at U.S. supermarkets.
The Deal
Earn 6 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points per dollar at U.S....
(EXPIRED) Best Western Promo: Earn 2,000 Bonus Points On Award Stays
It's not often that you can get rewarded on award stays, although most hotel chains do very occasionally run those kinds of deals. Best Western is currently doing just that, giving 2,000 bonus points...
(EXPIRED) Meijer: Buy $150+ Mastercard Gift Card & Get $10 Instant Discount
Meijer ran a deal a few weeks ago where they gave $10 off when buying $150+ of Visa gift cards. They're back with a similar offer this week, only this time it's valid on...
(EXPIRED) (Targeted) Get Wyndham Diamond Status With 1 Stay
Wyndham Rewards sent out an interesting targeted email yesterday inviting some members to take part in a status fast-track promotion. They're giving Diamond (and, less interestingly, Platinum) status when staying just once by May...
Marriott’s 2023 “Devaluation”: Much Better Than Expected
Marriott devalues its Bonvoy loyalty program in March of each year and I was particularly pessimistic about its prospects for 2023 because they'd be removing the anchor for how much properties could increase by.
With...
(EXPIRED) (Targeted) IHG Promo: Earn 3k Bonus Points Every 2 Nights (9k Limit)
IHG One Rewards is sending out targeted emails to some members offering up to 9,000 bonus points when staying with them from mid-April through early June.
The Deal
Earn 3,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points...
(EXPIRED) Capital One: Get Up To 30% Transfer Bonus To Etihad Guest
Etihad has launched a transfer bonus from a number of bank partners worldwide. Only one of those is widely pertinent for those who are US-based - Capital One.
The Deal
Get up to a 30%...
