About Points, Miles & Martinis

Here at Points, Miles and Martinis, we love all things travel. We focus on topics relating to travel including destinations, airline, hotel, car rental and credit card reward programs. Our goal is to help people travel better. - See more at our About Us page.

Sign up for Email || Twitter || Facebook |Tips & Tricks
Hotel Offers || Airline Offers || Bank Offers || Cash Back Offers

IHG Huge Bonus On IHG Rewards Club Premier Offer

a building with many windows

IHG Huge Bonus On IHG Rewards Club Premier Offer Chase just came out with a huge bonus offer on their IHG® Rewards Club Premier Card. Previous offer was 80K points. With this new offer you can earn 140,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening. The IHG® Rewards Club…

Continue Reading »

American Express Centurion Lounge JFK Now Hiring

a man and woman standing on a bridge with luggage

On the heel’s of American Express Centurion Lounge Phoenix Sky Harbor Opens, the credit card issuer is already planning for their next opening. American Express has announced plans to open a Centurion Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy, but hasn’t given an exact date yet. It turns out hiring has begun for the new…

Continue Reading »

Delta Expands Miami with Several New Domestic Routes

a woman in a purple dress standing in an airplane

Delta announced they’ll be expanding service at Miami International Airport (MIA) by adding 13 new daily flights to 4 new cities including including new service from Orlando, Raleigh-Durham, Salt Lake City and Tampa. These new flights will be added in May, with the exception of Salt Lake City which will begin in late July. Per Delta,…

Continue Reading »

American Express Centurion Lounge Phoenix Sky Harbor Opens

a room with a television and couches

America Express has opened their latest Centurion Lounge at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The lounge is located in Terminal 4 across from Gate B22, which is the largest Terminal at the airport housing Southwest Airlines and American Airlines. The newest lounge is open daily from 5:30am-10pm. Both cardholders of the Platinum Card® from American Express, and The…

Continue Reading »

Carmel Valley Ranch Rebrands to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

a living room with a couch and a table

Hyatt’s Carmel Valley Ranch will be rebranding as it switches over from Hyatt’s Joie de Vivre Hotels to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt next week. The property is currently a World of Hyatt Category 6, with free nights starting at 25,000 points per night. Last year we shared how, Hyatt will begin welcoming Joie de Vivre…

Continue Reading »

Buy American Airlines AAdvantage Miles: Save 26% Off

the tail of an airplane at night

American Airlines has announced their latest Buy Miles promotion, which is running now through January 12, 2020, where you can buy up to 150,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles this time at 26% off. American Airlines constantly offers promotions when purchasing miles, so I’m not the least surprised to see another one being offered. With this new offer…

Continue Reading »

United Airlines MileagePlus Premier 2020 Status Match Details

a row of seats in a plane

United Airlines has announced their latest status match for 2020, which is referred to as the MileagePlus Premier Status Match Challenge. If you currently have elite status with another airline, your account will be upgraded for 90 days to Premier Silver, Premier Gold or Premier Platinum status based on the level you hold in your current frequent…

Continue Reading »

Hotel Review: Courtyard New York Manhattan/Midtown West

a bed with a painting on the wall

I recently shared how I was Embarking on the Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Challenge, where I’d need to stay 16 nights within 90 days of enrolling to earn Marriott Platinum Elite Status. As I was mattress running in New York City, my next stop was the new Courtyard New York Manhattan/Midtown West. This property is located near the new…

Continue Reading »

American Express 20% Transfer Bonus to Marriott Bonvoy

a bedroom with a bed and a window

American Express is offering a targeted 20% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 1,200 Marriott Bonvoy Points per 1,000 Membership Rewards points. You must be logged into your Membership Rewards account to view this offer. For comparison, last year, there was a American Express 30% Transfer Bonus to Marriott Bonvoy, so well…

Continue Reading »

Flight Review: Delta One Business Class Los Angeles (LAX)- New York (JFK)

an airplane at an airport

On a recent trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK), I decided to use a Regional Upgrade certificate to confirm into the Delta One business class cabin. Surprisingly, my flight had upgrade space available at time of booking and I was instantly confirmed into 2A. Delta operates 10 daily flights between…

Continue Reading »

Amex Platinum Cardholders: Use $50 Saks Credit by 12/31

a building with a sign on the side

American Express recently added $100 in statement credits at Saks 5th Avenue!  The second $50 benefit is available for cardholders in the second half of the year, July through December. Don’t forget to use yours before the end of the year! One of my favorite credit cards in my wallet is my Platinum Card from American Express,…

Continue Reading »