What’s the first thing you do when you get into your hotel room? We all have habits and that counts for how you settle into your hotel room upon arrival. Some people like to drop their bag and leave, others like to fully unpack, while others are a little more meticulous about exactly what they…
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Marriott Launches New PointSavers List- Save Up to 33% Off
Marriott has just launched their newest PointSavers list where Marriott Rewards members can save up to 33% off their next point redemption at several properties. Locations participating in PointSavers are discounted by one category in Marriott Rewards point requirements. For example, members can stay in a Category 5 hotel while redeeming points for a Category…
Save With This Week’s SPG Hot Escapes: Boston, Hollywood, San Francisco, Washington D.C.
It’s Wednesday meaning Starwood just released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save a bunch on your upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints Stay over the next…
Overview of Omni Black Status
Each week, we will be taking a look at a hotel or airline elite status level and the benefits that come with it and how to leverage earning the status. So far we have looked at Hilton Gold, Hilton Diamond, Starwood Gold, Starwood Platinum, Hyatt Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Silver, Marriott Gold, Marriott Platinum, Fairmont Premier, Fairmont Platinum, and Omni Platinum. Overview of Omni Black Status So…
Best Credit Card Bonus Offers For Month Of May
I haven’t done one of these in a while and there are many new big credit card bonus offers to explore. A quick note for those not familiar with how credit card signup bonus offers can help with travel. Back in 2011, credit cards helped us earn a little over 857,000 points and miles. We used…
W Dallas Victory Treats This Platinum Member Right
The W Dallas Victory is a category 5 hotel requiring 12,000 to 16,000 for a free night depending on peak season. I booked the hotel for a short stay in Dallas since it is close to the American Airlines center and other convenient businesses in the area. I’ve been staying at W hotels for years,…
Could This Be One of The Best Hyatt Hotel Redemption: Andaz Peninsula Papagayo
It’s Friday, and if you’re like me you can’t wait for the weekend. That got me thinking where are some good long weekend destinations to go to. There are plenty of options from city hotels, mountain hotels, hotels with casinos and of course beaches. That’s when I realized that the Andaz Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica…
Marriott Launches Summer Promotion: Double Points
Marriott has launched their summer promotion, which is valid for stays from June 1 and August 31, 2014. There are apparently four different targeted the offers with the primary offer being double points, up to 25,000 bonus points. To earn up to 25,000 bonus points: Register by July 31, 2014 Stay between June 1 and August 31, 2014 Earn double…
Save With This Week’s SPG Hot Escapes: Silicon Valley, Hoboken, San Diego, Washington D.C.
It’s Wednesday meaning Starwood just released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save a bunch on your upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints Stay over the next…
How To Get An SPG Suite Upgrade On Points
One of the great things about the Starwood Preferred Guest program is that you can use your SPG points to confirm suites in advance. This is great if you’re traveling with your family or a larger group and want to have some extra room to spread out. Per the SPG site, you can arrange for…
Overview of Omni Platinum Status
Each week, we will be taking a look at a hotel or airline elite status level and the benefits that come with it and how to leverage earning the status. So far we have looked at Hilton Gold, Hilton Diamond, Starwood Gold, Starwood Platinum, Hyatt Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Silver, Marriott Gold, Marriott Platinum, Fairmont Premier, and Fairmont Platinum. Overview of Omni Platinum Status So for…
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Long Island
This weekend I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Long Island hotel which is located in Hauppauge, NY about 55 miles outside of NYC. The property is only a Category 2 property meaning free nights start at 8,000 points or for $55 plus 4,000 points. I decided to book the Points + Cash rate, since I would…
Double Miles (or Points) With Hilton This Summer
With this promotion you can earn double miles or double points through the end of July with Hilton Hotel stays. One biggest mistakes people make with the points and miles world is not signing up for promotions. Everyone can fall victim to this, even my own family. So if you haven’t done so already, take…
Have You Ordered Your SPG Gold Certificates Yet?
If you travel a lot you recognize the value and importance of good service. It can make your journey that much more enjoyable. So its refreshing when an airline or hotel program gives some of their best members the chance to recognize good service. For example, SPG offers their Gold members the chance to give…
Save With This Week’s SPG Hot Escapes: Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Brussels, Toronto
It’s Wednesday meaning Starwood just released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save a bunch on your upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints Stay over the next…
Overview of Fairmont Platinum Status
Each week, we will be taking a look at a hotel or airline elite status level and the benefits that come with it and how to leverage earning the status. So far we have looked at Hilton Gold, Hilton Diamond, Starwood Gold, Starwood Platinum, Hyatt Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Silver, Marriott Gold, Marriott Platinum, and Fairmont Premier. Overview of Fairmont Platinum Status So for this…
Four Seasons Adds Upgrade To Jet Option
Here’s a cool idea. Four seasons is adding a branded jet to it’s ultra luxury round the world tours. For a small cost of about $119,000 per person (dual occupancy) you can ride in style in this specially configured 757 around the world and stop in a Four Seasons in every stop. Four Seasons already…
Free 1,000 Club Carlson Points
Club Carlson has launched a new twitter promotion called Club Carlson #HashtagHotel which will take place on May 13. Just for following them on Twitter through this offer, you will receive 1,000 Club Carlson points. During the Twitter party, they will give away Gold Points, Elite Status and other travel essentials including luggage, noise-canceling headphones and cameras.…
Earn 10,000 Bonus Gold Points With Club Carlson
From now through May 31, 2014, Club Carlson is offering the chance to earn 10,000 Gold points in one weekend. Simply booking using the promotion code below for your chance to earn 10,000 bonus Gold points at participating Radisson hotels when you stay two weekend nights now through May 31, 2014. How To Get Up…
Earn 2,000 or 5,000 Hyatt Gold Passport Points On Your Next Stay (Targeted)
Hyatt has two targeted promotions currently going on where Gold Passport members can earn a one-time bonus of either 2,000 or 5,000 Hyatt Gold Passport points after completing a stay from May 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014. To qualify, you must first register for either the 2,000 Hyatt Gold Passport points offer or the 5,000 Hyatt Gold Passport…