Miraval Berkshires Resort. My failed attempt to double-dip deals.
In April, I published "Best Hyatt resorts for domestic US summer travel." One of the resorts I was most excited about was the brand new Miraval Berkshires Resort in Massachusetts. I lamented, though, that...
Citi ThankYou points sweet spots for high value redemptions
While ThankYou points came out less valuable than Chase or Amex points when we last updated our Reasonable Redemption Values (See: A big change to Frequent Miler’s point values.), ThankYou points still have plenty...
(EXPIRED) Earn Etihad elite tier miles with mileage transfer
Etihad Guest is allowing members to earn elite tier miles through mileage transfers through August 30th: those who transfer a minimum of 5,000 miles will earn 1 tier mile for every mile transferred up...
Redeem Aeroplan online for Cathay Pacific and GOL
Air Canada Aeroplan miles can now be redeemed online for awards on Cathay Pacific and GOL. The partnership with Cathay Pacific is very limited, so you'll only be able to redeem on some connecting flights...
Delta mileage running from home during COVID-19. Should we do it?
If you have a Delta Platinum or Delta Reserve card that you acquired before July 1st 2020, then you should have offers in your Amex account to earn extra miles per dollar for Delta...
Earn status with award tickets & other Virgin Atlantic changes
Virgin Atlantic announced several positive changes to Flying Club today, including the ability to earn elite credit with award tickets booked on Virgin Atlantic metal. That might make it worth paying the high surcharges...
(EXPIRED) LifeMiles Offering 125% Bonus When Transferring Miles To Another Account, Stack With Citi...
LifeMiles has a new promotion out which is a little different to normal. They often run sales on their miles where they offer a bonus of 125-150%, but this time they're offering a bonus...
Radisson Rewards Pausing Points Expiration & Adding Elite Night/Stay Rollover
Radisson Rewards has sent out an email to members today listing their updated COVID-19 policies regarding status, expiration of free night certificates and more. While some of those policies were already in place, they've...
(EXPIRED) Hotel Indigo Amex Offer: Spend $200 & Get $40 Back
We've recently seen Amex Offers for IHG's brands of InterContinental and Kimpton which offer savings of up to 20%. There's now a new Amex Offer for another of IHG's brands - this time it's...
Radisson Rewards Premier Visa Signature Card (now with a dash of aspiration)
The Radisson Rewards Premier Visa Signature Card just got interesting. It has long been a solid choice for those who can make good use of the card's free night certificates, but now Radisson has thrown...
Wyndham & MGM Brands Have Returned To Visa SavingsEdge – Earn 4-5% Cashback
Back in March, a lot of hotel chains and other retailers paused their affiliate programs due to COVID-19 which meant they disappeared from shopping portals.
For similar reasons, Wyndham hotel brands and MGM Resorts properties...
Radisson Blu Maldives finally opens (70K per night including breakfast)
If you had "Radisson finally opens its Maldives resort" on your pandemic surprise bingo card, congratulations on marking that one off: amidst a global pandemic that has seen some luxury resorts close their doors...
[Update: Working again] Radisson standard awards not available (but e-certs work)
Update 8/15/20: This appears to be resolved as I am now finding standard award room availability in both the US and abroad whether using points or e-certificates.
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We had an interesting report in our Frequent...
(EXPIRED) 30% off Etihad award tickets
Etihad Guest is offering 30% off on saver ("Guest" level) award tickets in all classes of service that are booked by August 27, 2020 for travel by May 31, 2021. This is only valid for travel...
