Hotel Deals
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Considering the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card for Your Next Adventure?
Unbeatable Sign-Up Bonus The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is offering an incredible deal: 5 free nights (up to 60,000 points per night) after spending $4,000 in the first three months. With a $99 annual fee, this offer easily justifies having the card for at least one year. If you’re unsure about keeping it long-term, you can always consider downgrading or product-changing to a no-fee card within the IHG brand. Ideal for Upcoming Trips If you’re planning a trip next summer, this card is worth considering. The sign-up bonus alone provides substantial value, allowing you to save on accommodations and enhance your travel experience. Benefits and Earning Rates While…
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Summer 2024 Family California Road Trip: 10 Free Nights with Points
A Little Background As an AAU basketball coach, I have a tournament scheduled for the last weekend of July. Perfect timing for a California road trip! We’ll be making stops in Sacramento, Burbank, and Anaheim, visiting family along the way. Planning the Trip with Marriott Points Back in March 2024, Marriott ran a promotion for their Bonvoy Boundless credit card. After spending $4,000, you receive five free night certificates (each worth up to 50,000 points per night). With property taxes due, it was an opportune time to sign up for the card. Plus, the card comes with a free night certificate (up to 35,000 points) after your one-year anniversary. Not…
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Road to 2 Million Travel Points
Reaching our first million travel points was an exciting milestone, which I detailed in a previous blog post. Now, let’s dive into how we achieved our second million points and how we utilized them to create unforgettable travel experiences. How We Earned 2 Million Travel Points To reach 2 million travel points, we continued leveraging our strategic use of credit cards: Venture X: Our primary catch-all card, earning 2x points per dollar spent, netted us around 150K points through regular spending. AMEX Cards: We accumulated about 127K points, with the AMEX Gold card being our main card for groceries and dining, earning 4x points per dollar. The AMEX Platinum card…
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Maximizing our AMEX FHR benefits at Bellagio and Cosmopolitan
Check out the conversation about the deals on this trip in our video on youtube Embarking on a whirlwind journey through the glittering city of Las Vegas, my wife and I, set out to unveil a unique chapter in our travel saga. Our quest led us to an intriguing itinerary: a night at Bellagio, a night at the Cosmopolitan, and a final encore at Bellagio. Join us as we delve into the tapestry of experiences that unfolded during this exciting escapade. Day 1: Bellagio – The Grand Arrival Equipped with Clear and TSA Pre Check privileges, we soared through security, setting the tone for a seamless journey. With early arrival,…
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London Airfare Journey – Capital One Travel Portal
We started out with Venture X and after the sign up bonus and normal spend for 6 months, we had accumulated about 188K points. Being new to the travel point game and not understanding how to best redeem our travel points or how to transfer points to Airline Partners, we booked our airline tickets through the Capital One Travel since we still had our $300 travel credit to use. We wanted to travel to from Seattle to London on April 2023, and all the travel sites, Expedia, British Air, Google flights, round trip was north of $1,100 per person for the dates we were looking for. I signed up for…
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Exploring Hotel Deals in Palm Springs: A Search for the Perfect Getaway
Which research on exploring hotel options in Palm Springs on Points or Book on Travel Portal Planning a quick getaway can be both exciting and challenging, especially when searching for the best hotel deals. Recently, my friend Chris B expressed his desire to escape to the beautiful Palm Springs/Indian Wells area in California this August. Eager to assist him, we embarked on a journey to find the perfect accommodations that would offer both comfort and value. Join me as I share our exploration of hotel options and the tough decisions we faced along the way. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells: A Pleasant Surprise Our hotel search began with the Hyatt Regency…
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Maximizing Benefits: An Insider’s Guide to AMEX FHR Hotels in Las Vegas
Check out the conversation about the deals on this trip in our video on youtube Check out the hotels we booked for our vegas trip and the benefits we got Planning a quick getaway to Las Vegas in August 2024? If you’re an American Express Platinum or Centurion cardholder, you have the opportunity to take advantage of exclusive benefits through the American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) program. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to make the most of your stay by unlocking incredible perks and enjoying luxurious accommodations. The Benefits of AMEX FHR Program: The FHR program offers a range of benefits that elevate your hotel experience.…
