I recapped my airline status achievements for 2022 last week. I finally got a free moment to talk about where I ended up in regards to hotel elite status last year. The title of this post is only a little deceptive, in that at most I have one hotel status goal for 2023. But, let’s take a look back at 2022 first. You can also hear us discuss hotel elite status on a recent podcast episode. Hyatt Globalist Status This is probably the lowest night count I’ve had at Hyatt […]
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Daily Getaways Is Back! Here’s A Quick Look At Week One
If you’re new to the points and miles world you might wonder what Daily Getaways is. It’s an annual promotion sponsored by the US Travel Association. Daily Getaways took a break during the pandemic but is back again in 2022, getting started today. While all the deals may not be spectacular, there are some gems. And, for folks who don’t travel for a living or have a ton of credit card spend it can be a great way to jump start a vacation plan. There are four weeks of deals […]
Breaking Down The New Wyndham Rewards Earner Credit Cards
There’s a lot of discussion about credit cards in the travel blog space. Credit cards are how many (if not most) people earn miles and points to be able to take that dream trip. And, there are plenty of folks who sign-up for lots of credit cards for the welcome bonus without much regard to whether they’re going to keep the credit card long-term. I get it, but I don’t generally sign-up for a new credit card unless I see some sort of a long-term place in my wallet. That’s […]
An Interesting Deal To Stretch Your Wyndham Rewards Points
Stretching your points is key to saving money on vacation, especially when traveling as a family. With hotel occupancy increasingly high it can be tough to find availability when you want to travel. A Wyndham promotion might just be an answer to your vacation search.
This May Be One Of The Most Valuable Hotel Redemptions I’ve Ever Seen
This may be one of the most valuable hotel redemptions I’ve ever seen. Purists may roll their eyes, but bear with me.
Did Wyndham Change Their Hotel Promotion AFTER It Started?
Did Wyndham Rewards change a hotel promotion after it already started without telling any customers? That’s the report from customers who didn’t get what they were promised.
A Loyalty Program Is A Two-Way Street
Shame on you? Shame on me? Who’s to be blamed when a loyalty program decides not to honor a promotion.
SUPER Cheap Fares To Europe, Wyndham’s New Elite Program And How Not To Take Sex Toys Through Airport Security
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.
$150 For Any Wyndham Hotel On Sale Today
While there are plenty of sub-$150 rooms in the Wyndham system, there are deals to be had today via Daily Getaways for some of the nicer hotels in the Wyndham system.
Preview The First Two Weeks Of Daily Getaways (Vacations For Real People)
Daily Getaways are travel discounts for normal people. Some deals represent a modest savings while others can save you significant amounts of money on your next vacation. Truly awesome deals are harder to find than they used to be, so plan ahead and research the packages you’re considering.