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Last day to redeem points for the highest category Marriott properties at Category 7 rates. A new Category 8 award with higher rates will be added on Jan. 15, 2009. The cost of travel package awards that offer free hotel nights and miles for flights will also be going up on this date.

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Last day to earn 5,000 bonus Marriott Rewards points for every third stay at Marriott hotels paid for with a Visa card (up to 25,000 bonus points). Registration must have been completed by Oct. 31, 2008.

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Last day to redeem 20,009 Choice Privileges points per award night at over 270 participating Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Summit Hotels & Resorts properties worldwide.

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Last day United Mileage Plus members can contribute $50 or 7,500 Mileage Plus miles to the American Cancer Society for United to arrange for a limited-edition 18-inch Gund teddy bear, Maye I. Hugyou, to be delivered to children undergoing cancer treatment.

Last day AirTran A+ Rewards members can redeem credits for a travel voucher. Effective Feb. 1, 2009, A+ Rewards members must complete an award booking when redeeming credits.

Last day to get a $25 shopping gift card for the Westfield Mall or any of the shops in the historic downtown area for each night of your stay when booking a “holiday money” rate at the Doubletree Hotel Annapolis.