Is it still possible to book Marriott 5-night Travel Packages?
We have written quite a bit lately on the value of Marriott Travel Packages, whereby Marriott Rewards members can use points for a package that includes a number of airline miles and a certificate...
$25 cash back after $50 hotel stay at Booking.com
Slickdeals has a promotional link with Booking.com offering $25 back after spending a minimum of $50 on a hotel booking. While the Slickdeals post says you will earn "$25 back in rewards", the Booking.com...
Business Class to Europe + 7 hotel nights for $2225: Investing in Marriott Travel...
This morning, Greg wrote about some of the potential opportunities that could be in store as the SPG/Marriott/Ritz loyalty schemes meld into one over the coming year(s). The merger with SPG has presented some...
Bring your favorite passenger: Last chance to buy a Southwest Companion Pass
One of the best deals in domestic travel has long been the Southwest Companion Pass. This benefit is hands-down my favorite airline loyalty program benefit because it allows you to bring a companion with...
Finding gold in old Wyndham points
Last week Wyndham offered a ridiculously lucrative deal. The first 50 members to call could book an entire “cottage” in Italy, France, Ireland or the UK for just 15,000 Wyndham points per night. Normally...
New Hilton Honors is better for many. Maybe that wasn’t a middle finger after...
This morning I published a report about Hilton's new award program (see: Hilton Honors results are in. Is that Hilton’s middle finger?). In that post I used charts (published with permission from US Credit...
Beer lover? “Hop on” this craft brew hotel experience
If all you've ever wanted is a beer tap in your room....if an IPA-filled hot tub is your idea of romance....if you can tolerate the risks associated with crowd funding....this brew may be for...
Lounge access for IHG Platinums?
Reader Wayne reports receiving an interesting postcard in the mail from IHG. The postcard indicates that as an IHG credit card holder and therefore IHG Platinum member, he is entitled to lounge access "where...
Marriott Cat 5 Sweet Spot: JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa
Whether trying to earn the most United miles per dollar or redeeming for a Southwest Companion pass and a 7-night hotel certificate, the value of a Marriott flight & hotel package cannot be ignored. I...
10% back on Hotel or Car Rental Bookings with Chase
Chase is offering Freedom and Freedom Unlimited cardholders 10% cash back on up to $2,500 in hotel and car rental bookings made through the Ultimate Rewards portal. The terms say that you must pay...
Travelocity $30 off a hotel, no minimum
As reported by Doctor of Credit, Travelocity has $30 off of hotel and vacation package bookings with coupon code TMOBILETUESDAYSTRAVEL. There is no minimum spend required to use the coupon. According to Doctor of...
Chase Hyatt credit card now offering Explorist status for $50K spend
Hyatt is now offering automatic mid-tier Explorist status to those who spend $50K on the Chase Hyatt credit card within a calendar year. Hyatt is also offering this benefit retroactively to those who spent...
[EXPIRED] Increased Amex SPG sign-up bonuses: 35K on both business and personal!
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American Express has increased the signup bonuses on both the SPG personal and SPG business cards to 35k bonus points for completing the total required spend. We have only seen a...
South African Wine Country on Marriott points: Protea Hotel Stellenbosch Dorpshuis & Spa
As Greg pointed out when introducing me, I am currently on a round-the-world trip -- after all, we collect these miles and points with the intent to use them. I think Greg hit the...
