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New Award Chart Changes For Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa – A Trip Report

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There is a renewed interest in the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs due to the recent category downgrade with Hyatt’s reward chart. Previously I mentioned this is one of Hyatt’s best kept secrets, so I was surprised and yet at the same time excited to see it downgraded. New Award Chart Changes…

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Top 7 Kimpton Hotels To Use IHG Points

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On the heels of the announcement that InterContinental Hotels Acquires Kimpton Hotels, I got to thinking what Kimpton property would I be the most interested in using my IHG points for once the integration or at least cross redemption integration of points programs is complete? Top 7 Kimpton Hotels To Use IHG Points So, immediately I started…

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InterContinental Hotels Acquires Kimpton Hotels

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This just in. InterContintinental Hotels Group agrees to acquire Kimpton Hotels group in an all cash transaction for $430 million. Wow, this is a game changer. Our experiences with Kimpton has been great. They have a great feel to their hotels and great service. While IHG has the breadth of products and some great promotions…

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Last Chance – Easy Way To Earn 500 SPG Points With More For You

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Reposting this as a reminder to get 500 SPG Points just for updating your stay preferences on your spg.com profile to personalize your stay. Last day is December 15th! Read the rest of this post from last month to see how. Last Chance – Easy Way To Earn 500 SPG Points As a reminder, earlier this month SPG announced…

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Get 500 Bonus Starpoints Per Stay (Max 3) When You Book With SPG App & Pay With Amex

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Here’s an offer that I just received from SPG. You can earn 500 bonus Starpoints per stay, (up to 3 stays) when you register for this offer and use the SPG app to book your stays with your American Express card. Starting today through March 31, 2015. 500 Bonus Starpoints Per Stay (Max 3)   …

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SPG Referral Bonus: 5,000 Bonus Starpoints For Each Approved Referral Up To 55,000 Per Year!

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Check this out! Did you know that you can refer your friends to the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express and as a cardholder earn 5,000 bonus Starpoints for each approved referral.1  You can earn up to 55,000 Starpoints per calendar year! SPG Referral Bonus: 5,000 Bonus Starpoints For Each Approved Referral   If…

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Top Internet Travel Searches Of 2014

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Yahoo Travel compiled a list of the most searched airlines, hotels and destinations in 2014. Fan favorite Southwest Airlines was the most searched airline in 2014, followed by the slew of US legacy carriers. Top Internet Travel Searches Of 2014 1. Southwest Airlines 2. United Airlines 3. Delta Airlines 4. American Airlines 5. US Airways…

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1,000 AAdvantage Bonus Miles For Stay At Marriott Through January 31st!

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Here’s an offer from AAdvantage, book a stay between November 10, 2014 and January 31, 2015 and earn 1,000 AAdvantage bonus miles at the following Marriott properties: JW Marriott® Autograph Collection® Hotels Renaissance® Hotels Marriott Hotels® Gaylord Hotels® 1,000 AAdvantage Bonus Miles You have to register and book your stay by December 31, 2014 to earn the 1,000 bonus miles. You can book here. The Fine Print: Offer valid…

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Club Carlson 100% Bonus Offer When You Buy Points – Cyber Monday Only

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We are a little late to the party but still thought worth mentioning that Club Carlson is still offering a nice little Cyber Monday deal for a 100% bonus on purchased miles. You can purchase up to 40,000 points in a calendar year. But this 100% bonus on purchased points only allows you to purchase up…

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Hotel Review: Cabana Bay Beach Resort At Universal Studios Orlando

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The Cabana Bay Beach Resort At Universal Studios Orlando opened in the Spring of 2014.  It was meant to attract families and be a more moderately priced hotel at the Universal Studio’s complex of hotels, restaurants/marketplaces, and theme parks. The hotel itself was huge, with 1,800 rooms but the rooms are divided in three distinct…

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SPGs CyberMonday: Win Free Nights At 60 Hotels Or Grand Prize Of 225,000 Starpoints

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For 12 hours – starting at 9am Eastern tomorrow – Facebook users can participate in an instant win online contest by digitally “shaking†the online interactive snow globe for the chance to win free nights at one of 60 Starwood hotels and resorts around the globe, and be entered into the grand prize drawing of…

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IHG PointBreaks Hotels For 5,000 Points A Night Goes Live Monday

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IHG Rewards Club recently posted their PointBreaks preview, which allows you to book nights at selected properties for just 5,000 points a night.  The booking window will open up on Monday November 24th 2014 – usually mid-morning in the Eastern time zone – and is good for stays from November 24, 2104 to February 29, 2015.…

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