This week’s Deal Dispatch offers a few great deals for earning and using miles with programs from airberlin, Singapore Airlines and Hilton! Sometimes, you get discounts in the form of lower rates and sometimes as points in the rewards program. If you look at points and miles as just another currency, it can make for […]
Summer is a busy time for hotels all around the world. Even some Asian destinations that experience their rainy season during the Northern summer are receiving a growing number of tourists. That makes it difficult to find hotel bargains and there are slim pickings for hotel reward program promotions. So, here are the ones I
If you have read my hotel and airline reviews, you have an idea of how many perks you can get as an elite member in one of the reward programs. From separate, shorter check-in lines at the airport, lounge access and free luggage check with airlines to room upgrades, free internet or free breakfast at
In a 1-2-Punch, Club Carlson has devalued their rewards program by more than 50% – the worst such devaluation I have seen in the industry, making even the Hilton HHonors devaluation a few years ago look minor in comparison! After removing the Bonus Award Night from the Club Carlson Visa card (reported here), effective June 1,
The Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and their IHG Rewards Program has millions of members – yet it doesn’t get much love in the blogosphere. Why, you might ask? I have updated my review of IHG Rewards Club – find the latest review here!
Although I didn’t even know Club Carlson existed a few years ago, they have taken my heart by storm! Why? Their promotions and Club Carlson Visa card have enabled some of my most memorable reward stays in beautiful (and expensive) places in London, Dresden, Prague, Vienna and Cape Town!
When you read the travel blogs, you will find recommendations for and opinions of the programs of all the big hotel chains, from IHG to Marriott and Hilton or Starwood and Hyatt. Some focus on the large number of hotels, like more than 4,700 for IHG, the aspirational properties Hyatt has or the great value