From: The Points Guy - Sunday Dec 30, 2018 02:06 pm
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By JT Genter on Dec 30, 2018 08:50 am Each year, most hotel programs realign their property categories — dropping rates on some properties and usually raising the rates on a higher number of properties. And Marriott is no exception. From 2016 to 2017, nearly 1,100 properties changed categories. For 2018, more than 1,600 of the Marriott and SPG properties were shifted. For 2019, there ... Read in browser »
By Summer Hull on Dec 29, 2018 07:30 pm Flying with kids, especially young toddlers, isn’t always easy. That’s why (most) traveling parents put lots of strategy into what to pack, what toys to bring, where to sit, what airline to fly, etc. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, things don’t go well with toddlers at 36,000 feet. Things might get messy, loud, stinky or ... Read in browser »
By J. Scott Clark on Dec 29, 2018 06:00 pm If you were thinking about getting The World of Hyatt Credit Card, now is the time to act. The current offer could net you a 60,000-point sign-up bonus (enough for three free nights at a Hyatt category 5 hotel like the Hyatt Regency Waikiki or the Hyatt Regency Maui). But all of that will change as of January ... Read in browser »
By J. Scott Clark on Dec 29, 2018 05:30 pm TPG is happy to announce that the Southwest Rewards Points Giveaway winners have finally been revealed. Twelve winners were chosen each day for 12 straight days in December to win 60,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points — that’s 8,640,000 Rapid Rewards points cumulative. Based on TPG’s valuations, each individual winner’s points are worth $900. What’s even more exciting ... Read in browser »
By Lori Zaino on Dec 29, 2018 05:00 pm If all that holiday travel was just a warm up for your first trips of the year, you’ll want to take note: these are some of the best places to visit this January. For people who aren’t burnt out from last month’s festivities, January may be one of the best times to hit the road ... Read in browser »
By JT Genter on Dec 29, 2018 04:30 pm United is running a year-end buy miles promotion with an eye-catching number in the headline: up to an 85% bonus on United MileagePlus miles. Sounds great, but United miles are typically sold at a laughable rate of 3.76 cents per mile. So, you need a large bonus or discount to make buying United miles worth ... Read in browser »
By Max Prosperi on Dec 29, 2018 04:00 pm A new survey conducted by an independent UK-based consumer review site found that Ryanair had the most complaints caused by drunken passengers. The survey, conducted by Which? Travel, asked 7,900 readers to share their experiences from recent flights on a selection of top airlines in the United Kingdom. The survey specifically asked readers to report ... Read in browser »
By Alyssa Cerchiai on Dec 29, 2018 03:30 pm Rosewood, a line of international luxury hotels, has outdone itself with its globe-spanning 12 Days of Rosewood travel packages, which allow travelers to experience parts of the world on another level, whether the trip includes getting in the water with a champion sailor in Bermuda or getting trackside access to Formula One in Los Cabos. ... Read in browser »
By Andrew Kunesh on Dec 29, 2018 03:00 pm Despite being based on the East Coast, I’m a huge fan Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan program. The airline has a huge selection of international partners, so you can redeem points on some of the most sought-after award seats on airlines like Emirates, Korean Airlines and many more. But even better, there are a ton of ... Read in browser »
By Jordan Allen on Dec 29, 2018 02:30 pm Turns out those low winter temperatures might be good for something other than an excuse to stay inside. The Boston-based Colonnade Hotel is bringing back its “Frosty Fridays” promotion, which offers guests room rates based on the temperature outside. The promotion works as follows: guests are offered a two-night weekend package. The first night’s price will ... Read in browser »
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