As per an announcement made last December 2014, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has acquired Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Group. However, as per the companies’ websites, for now there will be no immediate changes to the Kimpton Karma Rewards program. Kimpton Karma and IHG Rewards Club will continue to run as separate loyalty programs for the […]
Category: Reward Program Updates
Earn Aeroplan Miles On Onboard Purchases
On my recent flight to and from Vancouver, I learned about this offer for earning Air Canada Aeroplan miles. Even though the mileage earning potential is small, I will tell you about it anyway. When you are flying, you can earn Aeroplan miles with your onboard purchase. You […]
Bombarded With Bears In Whistler
After our time in Vanouver, we spent 5 amazing days in Whistler. We stayed at the base of Whistler Mountain, in the heart of Whistler Village at the Westin Resort and Spa, Whistler. Recall we used 12,000 Starwood Preferred Guest points per night for our one bedroom suite. The hotel itself was very nice and […]
Earn And Redeem Wyndham Rewards Points At Dolce Hotels & Resorts
Back in February, 2015, Wyndham Hotel Group acquired Dolce Hotels and Resorts. Dolce, a leader in group space, had a portfolio of 24 properties and over 5,500 guestrooms across seven countries in Europe and North America. Now you can earn and redeem Wyndham Rewards points at Dolce Hotels & Resorts. The Dolce system includes […]
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Ranked The Number One Airline Loyalty Program For 2015-2016 By US Travel News
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan was the number one airline loyalty program for the 2015-2016 US News Travel’s third annual loyalty program rankings. U.S. News editors state that they base their evaluations on key attributes, such as the size and diversity of each airline network and how quickly you can […]
Marriott Rewards Ranked The Number One Hotel Loyalty Program For 2015-2016 By US Travel News
Marriott Rewards was the number one hotel loyalty program for the 2015-2016 US News Travel’s third annual loyalty program rankings. U.S. News editors state that they base their evaluations on key attributes, such as the size and diversity of each hotel network and how quickly you can accumulate enough points to earn a […]
The Grouse Grind In Vancouver Deserves Its Name
We absolutely loved Vancouver. After years of wanting to travel there, my expectations were met and it was as beautiful as I had expected it would be. While in the city, we had 2 rooms at one of the least expensive Four Seasons that I have ever encountered. Recall that I used my Chase Ultimate […]
If You Have An American Express Business Gold Card, Be Mindful Of Your Category Spend
Recall that with your American Express Business Gold Card you can choose one of six categories to earn 4x Membership Rewards points per $1. These categories are: 1) Airfare purchased directly from airlines, 2) Advertising, 3)Restaurants, 4) Gas Stations, 5) Shipping, and 6) Computer hardware, software and cloud computing purchases. You earn 1x Membership Rewards […]
I Am Trying Really Hard To Accumulate Starwood Points By Spending
Posted 8/24/2015 I love earning extra miles/points on purchases. However, when I am making a purchase that does not fit into a category in which I will earn extra points, I need to decide which card to use. Up until recently, I had been breaking out my Barclaycard Arrival Plus […]
If You Have The Amex Everyday Or Everyday Preferred, Be Mindful Of Your Annual Grocery Spend
Recall that with the American Express Everyday Preferred Card you earn 3X Membership Rewards points and with the Everyday Card, you earn 2X Membership Rewards points per $1 spent at supermarkets. HOWEVER, these bonus points that you earn at supermarkets are on up to $6,000 per year in purchases. After you spend $6,000 in a given year, […]