Last week, I wrote a post on some hotel points options for a family of 6. In it, I suggested getting a room with bunk beds for 4,500 SPG points per night on weekends. I got an interesting comment from Erik, and wanted to share an excerpt. He’s provided a lot of valuable insights before, […]
Capital One, Why Can’t I Have You in My Wallet?
As I’ve mentioned last week, my minimum spending on Citi Thank You Preferred card was done due to Etihad mistake fare. So, it was time to pick my new victim. Last year my application for Capital One Venture Rewards card (pays me commission) was rejected. And like most bloggers, I’m very needy and hate rejection. […]
“Give Me the Nights!” Comedy Pilot
Oh, the infamous “Into the nights”! IHG has IHGeed itself with that promotion. Giving lucrative offers, changing them midstream, changing them back in the end. The good news is I got all 3 promotions for various family members completed and received my bonuses in the end. It only took about 20 phone calls (maybe more), lots […]
Is it Crazy To Collect Hotel Points Through Everyday Spending?
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post on family lodging options in London that you can get via hotel points. I got an interesting comment from my reader Leticia, which I wanted to highlight. “Those sound like good deals for families, however, it’s hard for me to imagine how to accumulate so many […]
Redeeming 5,000 HHonors Points for a $99 Hotel Room… And More!
In the miles and points community, Hilton points are an equivalent of Zimbabwean currency. Their top hotels require 95,000 points, and if you want a suite, prepare to cough up double or triple the amount for a marginally better room. I personally don’t collect this currency, and it’s been years since I’ve stayed at a Hilton […]
The Definitive Guide to IHG “Into the Nights” Promo
It’s back, baby! The holy grail of IHG promotions, that is. This is one of very few that is worth bothering with, especially if your targeted offer is substantial. You can check it via this link. Many bloggers have written posts on it by now. However, I wanted to gather as much info as possible before […]