Complete Guide to Accor Live Limitless: Earning, Redeeming & Elite Perks by Kim Schelling and Cameron Laufer May 31, 2025 0 Accor Live Limitless isn’t as well-known in the U.S., but it can be incredibly valuable in Europe, Asia, and beyond. From earning elite status to transferring points from Citi, Capital One, or Bilt, here’s a complete guide to getting the most out of the ALL program — and when it makes sense to choose Accor over other hotel brands.
Score a Free Hotel Stay in Abu Dhabi With Etihad Stopover Program by Skye Class March 22, 2025 7 Flying with Etihad via Abu Dhabi? For trips in 2025, Etihad Airways provides complimentary one- and two-night stopover packages in Abu Dhabi. Sadly, the discounted three- and four-night packages are no longer available. How does it work, and what's included in the free hotel stay? Here's how you can take advantage of the Etihad stopover deal.
Hotel Promotions Roundup: Earn Free Nights, Bonus Points, and Savings with Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, & More by Skye Class March 12, 2025 32 Do you find it difficult to track all the hotel promotions that are currently available? Considering how many there are, we don't blame you — but we've got you covered. In this article, we've rounded up the dozens of hotel promotions available through major hotel loyalty programs, including all the new promotions for March 2025 and beyond.
Hotel Credit Cards With Free Nights: How to Earn and Maximize Value From Annual Certificates by Mark Jackson and Ryan Smith January 21, 2025 42 Ongoing credit card benefits are a great way to get value out of your card. Free night certificates issued by hotel cards are some of the best, provided you use them. Here's what you need to know about cards that offer free night awards.
Hotel Elite Status Made Easy: Status Matches, Fast Tracks, and Credit Card Perks by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt January 20, 2025 7 The only thing better than award travel is award travel with elite status. When you hold elite status with a brand, you can enjoy huge money-saving perks, ranging from free room upgrades to complimentary breakfast and and more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast track opportunities currently available with hotel programs.
Bad Flight or Subpar Stay? Here’s How To Get Fair Compensation From Airlines and Hotels by Skye Class and Jess Farley December 27, 2024 26 Exploring the beauty of a foreign country, flying to exotic locales in luxury, sampling outlandish foods, and opening yourself up to new experiences are the best parts of travel. However, reality can sometimes fall short of our expectations, and there are valid situations when travelers need reimbursement. If you've wondered how to get fair compensation for a bad hotel stay or a problematic flight, follow these nine steps.
Credit Card Hotel Collections That Offer Elite-Like Benefits Without Needing Elite Status by Ashley Onadele June 11, 2025 39 If you want the benefits of elite status within a hotel program but don't happen to have that status, leveraging luxury hotel programs could deliver just what you're looking for. Upgrades, complimentary breakfast, and late checkout are just a few of the perks you'll be eligible for with the right program.
HotelSlash Review: The Hotel Booking Version of AutoSlash by Mark Jackson and Sam Helmy October 4, 2024 7 HotelSlash is an intuitive tool that aims to take a lot of the work out of finding the very best hotel rate when you book. But should you use it? Here's how it works and what my experience was like when I used HotelSlash.
Should You Care About the “I Prefer” Hotel Rewards Program? by Sam Helmy September 10, 2024 2 The Preferred Travel Group's I Prefer Hotel Rewards program lets you earn and redeem points at various properties worldwide. Here is all you want to know about the program and some insight on if it's worth your attention.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Extends Status Match. Here’s How To Get Top-Tier Status Through 2024. by Skye Class August 18, 2024 0 Through September 2, 2024, Fontainebleau Las Vegas is offering members a status match opportunity, but you must show up in person. Members can match up to Royal status, depending on the current casino rewards program status held. Here are the details and benefits of the status match.
Hotel Programs That Allow You to Gift an Award Stay by Jenna Hansen November 24, 2024 0 Free hotel nights are a perk that everyone loves to enjoy. Even better, most large hotels brands allow you to gift this to a friend or family member. In this post, we'll go over the policies for each hotel and how you can gift an award stay to a friend or loved one.
Thrifty Traveler Premium Adds Hotel Alerts. Here’s Our Review So Far. by Brie Bash July 23, 2024 0 Thrifty Traveler recently expanded its Premium subscription with a new add-on feature that provides subscribers with hotel alerts. If you're like me, seeking rare award availability at bucket-list hotels, this service might be just what you need. Here's how it works, some alerts they've sent so far, and how you can start getting hotel alerts as well.
What Is a Hotel Best Rate Guarantee and How Can It Save You Money? by Samantha Holland July 8, 2024 2 Want to be sure that you're paying the lowest rate possible when booking hotel rooms? Many major hotel brands offer Best Price Guarantees. If you find a lower price than what you booked through their official site, simply file a claim to receive compensation. Here's how to do so plus the restrictions to keep in mind.
Get a Year of I Prefer Titanium Status for Free With This Promo Code by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class June 26, 2024 1 We've asked before if you should care about I Prefer Hotel Rewards — the loyalty program of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts hospitality group. In short: Although the program is somewhat niche, it's worth knowing about if you like upscale properties. Now, with a new elite status offer that anyone can use, there's an extra incentive to give the program a look. Here's how to enjoy I Prefer Titanium status for a year — for free.
MaxMyPoint Is the Best Way To Search for Hotel Award Availability by Carissa Rawson June 17, 2024 1 MaxMyPoint is a newer tool designed to help travelers redeem their hotel points. With coverage for Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott, you can search thousands of properties worldwide for live award availability. There are both paid and free options, plus the ability to set alerts when new rewards open up. Here's how it works.
Everything You Need To Know About IHG One Rewards by Ian Snyder June 5, 2024 13 With over 6,300 properties in over 100 countries around the world, IHG hotels are ubiquitous. Thanks to generous promotions, reasonable award rates, and a great credit card portfolio, IHG One Rewards is a favorite hotel loyalty program for many. In this post, we cover everything you need to know about the program — from how to earn and redeem points to program features and elite status.
Red Roof Promotion: Get a Free Night After 2 Stays by Skye Class September 4, 2024 2 Red Roof Hotels has a new promotion for the summer. Members can get a free night after two stays completed by September 3, 2024. Red Roof doesn't have many promotions, but when it does, the promos offer a great way to get some free nights. In this article, we'll discuss the details of this promotion and some information about Red Roof Hotels.
How Far in Advance Can You Book Hotel Reservations? by Kennedy Miller and Tyler Glatt May 29, 2024 58 How far out you can book a hotel? And does making reservations at the far side of the booking window provides any tangible benefit? Each hotel chain handles reservations differently, with the booking windows of major hotel chains ranging from 11 months through to a massive two years. On some points bookings, however, the window can drop to as little as 100 days. Here are the various policies.
Hotel Free Night Award Change and Cancellation Policies by Samantha Holland May 28, 2024 42 We’ve rounded up free night award change and cancellation policies for the major hotel programs, and thrown in an example to show when you need to cancel to receive a full refund of your points. Make sure you know the policies of your favorite programs so you don't get caught at the last minute and lose your points.
Your Comprehensive Guide to the Hilton Honors Program by Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson May 18, 2024 21 Hilton Honors is an excellent hotel loyalty program, thanks to the ability to quickly rack up points from stays and promotions, a suite of excellent co-branded credit cards, and a solid elite program. In this post, you'll learn how to earn and redeem points for top value, the benefits of getting Hilton's elite status, and some shortcuts on how to get it. Let's look at everything Hilton Honors.
When To Book an Airbnb vs. Hotel by Samantha Holland April 16, 2024 1 Airbnb vs hotel: When should you choose one over the other? It's a common travel dilemma. We're delving into the benefits Airbnb provides, including communal areas for groups of travelers and families, listings in less populated areas, and sometimes unique experiences. Are these better than what you can get with a hotel?
Chase Travel’s Revamped Luxury Hotel Program ‘The Edit’ Is Now Live by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 16, 2024 0 Chase Travel has evolved and rebranded the Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection by introducing The Edit — a program designed to offer luxury lodging experiences for those who carry the bank's premium rewards card — the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. Here's what you need to know about The Edit.
Hotel Award Search Tools Comparison: MaxMyPoint vs Awayz vs StayWithPoints by Carissa Rawson April 15, 2024 1 MaxMyPoint, Awayz, and StayWithPoints are all hotel search engines, but which one is the best for your needs? We break down the functionalities and the benefits of each hotel award search tool, as well as their cost, to determine which ones will be the right fit for you.
Langham Hotels’ New Loyalty Program: Brilliant by Langham by Sam Helmy March 14, 2024 0 Langham Hotels has launched its points-based loyalty program called Brilliant by Langham. This program replaced Langham's two previous loyalty programs. Never heard of Langham Hotels? Wondering if this program is worth your consideration? Here's a closer look.
Hotel Denied Your Reservation? Here’s What To Do and Why by Dan Miller March 11, 2024 3 Just like airlines, hotels can be oversold. If you find yourself being "walked" from a confirmed hotel reservation, you have rights. You may be eligible for compensation in exchange for being booked at another hotel.
Hyatt Converts 9 Destination Residences in Hawaii Into Homes & Hideaways Properties by Tyler Glatt March 4, 2024 1 Late last year, World of Hyatt announced that select Destination Residences properties would soon join its Homes & Hideaways platform. And true to its word, nine Destination Residences properties scattered across the Hawaiian islands now belong to a new collection. Here's what you need to know about Hyatt's Hawaiian shakeup.
World of Hyatt Adds the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas by Tyler Glatt March 4, 2024 2 With the addition of the Rio Hotel & Casino to the World of Hyatt portfolio, there's now another property in Las Vegas you can book with Hyatt points. Plus, Hyatt is investing heavily in the property, hoping to transition the Rio into its Destination brand by the end of the year. Here's the lowdown on World of Hyatt's newest property addition.
New ‘Nomad Pass’ Offers Unlimited Flights and Apartment Lodging for $1,495 per Month by Tyler Glatt June 3, 2024 2 Frontier Airlines and Landing have teamed up to offer potential digital nomads an intriguing offer. For just $1,495 per month, subscribers can take unlimited flights and live in any of Landing's properties across 375+ cities. For the right person, this is an incredible opportunity. Here's what you need to know about the Nomad Pass.
Which Luxury Hotel Brands Offer the Best Value for Your Points? by Tyler Glatt February 6, 2024 6 No two luxury hotel brands are alike. And on top of that, neither are the values of what your hotel points are worth at these properties. But AwardWallet has done the math, and the results are in. Here are the luxury hotel brands where your hotel points will go the farthest.
The New Venetian Rewards Is Coming. Here’s What We Know So Far by Sam Helmy January 27, 2024 0 The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announced the launch of its new loyalty program, set for March of this year. The new Venetian Rewards program will replace the current Grazie Rewards program and will feature enhanced benefits, earning, and redemption options. Here's what we know so far, as well as questions that remain unanswered.
