Buy Marriott Points With up to a 50% Bonus (0.83¢ Per Point)
Marriott’s new promotion to buy points comes out at 0.83¢ a piece, plus an extra 10% discount for those who pay with UnionPay. This opens the door to stays at the most lavish Marriott properties at a fraction of the cost, going on safari in Africa for under $42 per night, or just scoring inexpensive domestic getaways for as little as $33 per night.
Buy Virgin Atlantic Points With up to a 70% Bonus (1.6¢ per point)
Virgin Atlantic is offering a new mileage sale, offering Flying Club members the ability to buy Virgin points with up to a 70% bonus. If maximized, you can buy Virgin points at just 1.6¢ per point. Depending on your plans, this can present a fantastic opportunity to save!
Buy American Airlines AAdvantage Miles With Up to a 35% Discount
American Airlines’ latest sale lets AAdvantage members buy miles with a 35% discount. The lowest purchase rate through this promotion is a pretty miserable 2.45¢ per mile. Here’s when it can make sense to buy points at this rate.
Earn United Elite Status Through January 2024 With Relaunched Status Match-Challenge
United has relaunched its elite status match/challenge for 2022. Qualifying members can match their airline elite status to MileagePlus Premier status for 120 days and extend it by meeting specific criteria. If done right, members can earn elite status all the way through January 2024 with far easier requirements!
Citi Prestige’s $250 Travel Credit Isn’t Limited to Travel in 2022
In 2020, Citi debuted the ability for cardmembers of the Citi Prestige® Card to redeem their annual $250 travel credit for supermarket and restaurant purchases. This made it much easier for cardholders of Citi’s premium travel rewards card to receive value when they can’t—well—travel. With things still not back to normal in 2022, the card issuer has extended this flexibility through 2022.
Start the Year With 30 Marriott Elite Night Credits
One of the best benefits of having a Marriott Bonvoy credit card recently got even better. Marriott has updated the terms and conditions for its co-branded card products. Bonvoy members can now receive up to 30 elite night credits per year just from having Marriott credit cards!
Select Your Marriott Annual Choice Benefit Before the January 7 Deadline
With the end of the year approaching, it’s getting down to the wire for Marriott Platinum Elite and Titanium Elite members to choose their Annual Choice Benefits. If you’ve earned at least 50 Marriott qualifying nights this year, make sure you select your benefit before the January 7, 2022 deadline!
Best Rewards Cards for Travel Purchases in 2022
Redeeming points and miles for travel is the endgame for all award travelers, but even the most seasoned point collectors have to cough up some hard-earned cash sometimes. That’s why it’s essential to have a great card for travel purchases. Here’s a roundup of all the best cards for travel purchases in 2022.
How to Book an Airbnb Like a Pro
Love it or hate it, Airbnb has forever changed the face of travel. In this guide, we’re doing a deep dive into all things Airbnb to demonstrate the fantastic value it can present for travelers. After reading this, you should have all the tools you need to book Airbnb stays like a pro.