Through Oct. 31, 2011, you can earn up to 12,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points when purchasing Marriott gift cards. Purchase a $100 Marriott gift card and receive 1,200 points, a $250 Marriott gift card and receive 3,000 points and a $500 Marriott gift card and receive 6,000 points. Marriott gift cards can be used to pay for hotel stays at over 3,600 locations worldwide, in addition to spa treatments, golf, dining and cocktails during your stay. Members can earn a maximum of 12,000 Rapid Rewards points with this offer. Visit http://insideflyerus.wpengine.com/link/?5128 for more information and to purchase gift cards.

Bottom line: Marriott gift cards don’t expire so you don’t have to use them immediately. If you have plans to stay at Marriott, this is a good time to buy some gift cards to use as payment and earn Rapid Rewards points in the process.