Marriott has long offered its members something called “Points Advance”. Even though you might not have sufficient points in your account, Marriott will allow you to confirm your award booking… Continue Reading
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5,000 Points or a 25% Discount? Which to Choose with Marriott’s Best Rate Guarantee Policy
Marriott Bonvoy is widely considered to have the most consumer-friendly Best Rate Guarantee policy, which is why many travel hackers such as yours truly put substantial effort into finding BRG opportunities… Continue Reading
5,000 Points or a 20% Discount? Which to Choose with Hyatt’s Best Rate Guarantee Policy
Best Rate Guarantee claims are one of the most lucrative, but challenging, aspects of being a “travel hacker”. In general, all hotel chains claim to have the lowest rates when booking directly… Continue Reading
How Does IHG’s Fourth Night Free Benefit Work?
One of the lesser-known features of IHG Rewards is its “fourth night free” benefit when redeeming points. This feature isn’t well-known because it isn’t open to all members worldwide…… Continue Reading
Ever Thought About Spending A Summer In Europe? – Hyatt Has Some INSANE Deals You Need To Check Out
Back in February, Hyatt launched an eye-catching offer to try and generate long-stay bookings in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, with a 29 night minimum stay length. These ‘Great Relocate… Continue Reading
When Should I Pay Cash or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt?
It’s not always easy to decide when to redeem your points or when to book a hotel stay using cash. Previously I looked at Hilton Honors. Today I’ll look at how I make the decision at World… Continue Reading
Does it Make Sense to Buy Hyatt Points with a 30% Bonus?
World of Hyatt has announced an offer of a 30% bonus when buying at least 5,000 points. This bonus will be available until June 25th, 2021. With the bonus, you would be buying Hyatt points for 1.85 cents… Continue Reading
Choice Privileges Returns with its Standard Promotion
Choice Privileges has just released details of its next promotion, which starts a week from now and will run until July 11, 2021. If you follow Choice Privileges, this promo will look very familiar to… Continue Reading
Hilton’s 100% Bonus is Back Again
Barely a week passed before Hilton Honors re-launched its standard promotion selling points with a 100% bonus. This version of the promotion will run until July 8, 2021. (but obviously it will return… Continue Reading
Want a Room Upgrade? This Matters More than Your Elite Status
Room upgrades are one of the best reasons to aim for elite status with a hotel chain. Who doesn’t like paying the standard rate (or redeeming points) and finding themselves upgraded for free to… Continue Reading