Now through May 31, 2014, SPG members can earn 1,000 bonus Starpoints on every Sheraton Club stay. To qualify for this offer, you must book a club room and you must pay with an American Express card, meaning SPG Platinum members who receive complimentary upgrades to club rooms would not qualify. Sheraton Club lounges include…
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Save With This Week’s SPG Hot Escapes: New York, Chicago, Albuquerque, Mexico City, Atlanta
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…
Hilton Diamond Status Overview
This week we’ll share a Hilton Diamond Status overview. Last week we kicked off with Hilton Gold, and this week we are going to look at Hilton Diamond. Hilton Diamond normally requires 30 stays, 60 nights or 120,000 HHonors Base Points. Earn Hilton Diamod Status (1) 30 stays in a calendar year, or (2) 60 nights in…
Hilton HHonors Gold Status Fast Track Promotion
Hilton HHonors Gold Status normally requires 20 stays or 40 nights in a calendar year. However, they occasionally will offer fast-track promotions where you only have to stay 4 times to earn the status. Hilton HHonors Gold Status Fast Track Promotion Currently they are offering a Hilton Gold Fast Track Promotion where you’ll have 90 days to stay…
Almost Don’t Want To Tell You About This Place But I Will –One of Hyatt’s Best Kept Secrets Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
Pretty much all you would have to tell me about this place is that it has a private island in a preserve and I can redeem only 20,000 Hyatt points per night in a regular room, 27,000 in a Hyatt Regency room or 32,000 Hyatt points per night in a Bay Suite in prime winter season. The…
Did You Win Our Rocketmiles & AwardWallet Plus Giveaway?
The other day we shared why we transfer the airline miles we earn through Rocketmiles to Air France instead of the 10 other airlines you can transfer miles to. One of the best features of the program is that they now have 11 airlines where you can credit your miles to use for award travel. We…
25% American Airlines Transfer Bonus When Converting Hotel Points to AAdvantage Miles
Now through March 31, 2014, American Airlines is offering a 25% bonus when you convert your hotel points to AAdvantage miles. Converting your hotel points into 20,000 AAdvantage miles will earn you 5,000 bonus miles from American Airlines and there is no need to register for this offer. Participating Hotels Include: Best Western International 5,000 Best…
Starwood Announces Major Hotel Category Changes for 2014
SPG announced on Flyertalk today their category adjustments for 2014 which will go into effect on March 4, 2014. While 139 hotels are moving down in category, 111 are moving up including the W Los Angeles-Westwood, the Westin Riverfont Villas Beavercreek, and the Sheraton Waikiki to name a few. From their announcement: Our hotel Category…
Earn Up To 9,000 For Weekend Hilton Hotel Stays Through April 30, 2014
Hilton Honors has an interesting promotion going on right now for weekend stays through April 30, 2014. With this promotion, members can earn 1,000 bonus points for every night of the stay, and 5,000 bonus points for a weekend stay of 2 nights or more. So maxing this out over a long weekend (Thursday through…
Save With This Week’s SPG Hot Escapes: Chicago, New York, Toronto, Bangkok, Warsaw
Save With This Week’s SPG Hot Escapes: 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…
Overview of Hilton Gold 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. Overview of Hilton Gold Status To start this series off, first up is Hilton Gold status. Hilton Gold normally requires 20 stays, 40 nights or 75,000 HHonors Base…
Wyndham’s 31 Riverwood Chalet–Breckenrige, Colorado
I just got back from a trip to Breckenridge with a group of current and former road warriors looking to cash in some miles and a long weekend for some fun on the Rockies. While the coming and going through Winter Storm Advisory conditions made me regret a two-wheel-drive rental, those same conditions made for…
Save With This Week’s SPG Hot Escapes: Washington D.C., Vancouver, Silicon Valley
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…
W Hotel The Store–Up To 80% Off
W Hotels The Store is back with another sale that is better than ever. This deal is hot! For example, there was a baby blanket going for $55 retail, but after the sale price was applied it knocked the price down to about $18. This time you can get up to 80% off with this…
Hyatt Bonita Springs–Most Underrated Hyatt Beach
If I told you that you could access a private island in a preserve all on Hyatt points, in Florida, would you believe me? Most people think of great beaches, especially Hyatt ones, as out of the country, like the Hyatt Regency Aruba or the Park Hyatt Maldives. But you can access one of Hyatt…
Hyatt Champagne Happy Hour For This Diamond Guest
One of the things I look for in a hotel is one that serves Champagne upon arrival. There is just something that says relax, you’ve made it here when you are handed a glass of champagne. As a result of taking notes during our travels, we have a few Hyatt hotels that are on our…
How Long Does It Take To Transfer Chase Points To Marriott Points? Continue Reading For The Answer
Since we now know how long it takes to transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to a travel partner after you link your American Express Membership Rewards account to a travel partner, we thought it would be interesting to share observations on how long it takes with Chase to transfer to a partner with your…
Review: Beach Club at the Westin Moana Surfrider
During my trip to Hawaii, I stayed at the Sheraton Waikiki for its nice pools, plenty of suites and top floor club lounge. However, right before my stay the Westin Moana Surfrider nearby just opened up their club lounge which they called the Beach Club so I wanted to check it out. The Beach Club is located…
Save With This Week’s SPG Hot Escapes: Toronto, New York, San Diego, Atlanta
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…
Hotel Review: Sheraton Waikiki
After my stay at the Andaz Maui at Wailea and my flight on Hawaiian Airlines from Maui to Honolulu, it was time to check out the Sheraton Waikiki. The Sheraton Waikiki is located in the heart of Waikiki and shares an entrance with its sister property the Royal Hawaiian. The Sheraton features 1,634 guest rooms and…