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Skye joined the AwardWallet team in 2019. After leaving his full-time job in 2014 to travel the world, he created his own website SkyeTravels.com to make traveling a reality for everyone, no matter their financial means. He’s a big fan of reward programs for maximizing points and traveling for less. He can most often be found working diligently in a cafe somewhere in the world. So far he’s been to over 60 countries and counting.

Live Now: Book Exclusive United Airlines Behind-the-Scenes Experiences from 30k MileagePlus Miles

United continues to offer United MileagePlus cardholders unique experiences to go behind the scenes at United hubs, the Houston Space Center, and more. Two new packages are available now for cardholders to redeem miles on — a behind-the-scenes look at the airline's flight training center in Denver, a VIP tour of the Houston Space Center, and more.

Marriott Homes & Villas Promotions: Earn up to 15,000 Bonus Points, 2X Points on Year-End Travel

Marriott Homes & Villas is running two concurrent offers. Until September 25, 2025, you can register and book a stay of three nights or more at participating Marriott Homes & Villas properties and earn 2X base points on your stay. Until November 6, 2025, you can register and book a stay of three nights or more and earn up to 15,000 bonus points.

Best Western Promotions: Double Points on All Stays, up to 25k Points On Stays in Select Regions

Best Western Rewards doesn’t run a ton of promotions, but it does a nice job of keeping at least a couple on offer at any given time. Starting September 2, you’ll earn double points on all stays worldwide through November 30. Additionally, you can earn 2,500 bonus points on stays at any Best Western branded hotel in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean through November 30. Here are the details.

Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs

Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Some bonuses are automatic, while others require completing flights or stays. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including new offers from Alaska, Garuda Indonesia, and Hyatt.