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Sunday Reader Question: Is Buying Starpoints With a 20% Discount a Good Deal?

December 9, 2012

TPG reader Sherie asks: “I noticed that SPG is running a 20% off when purchasing points. Is this a good deal? I am SPG Gold and hold the AMEX SPG card as well.” Starwood is offering a 20% discount on buying points until December 14, 2012. The normal price of points is 3.5 cents apiece [...]

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Comparing Top-Tier Hotel Elite Status

December 7, 2012

To follow up on my post from yesterday about whether or not going for Hyatt Diamond status is worth it, I asked TPG contributor Nick to write up a comparison of the top-tier status levels at the major hotel chains both as a primer to folks new to this game as well as a reminder [...]

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Earn Bonus Starpoints with Le Méridien

December 6, 2012

Starwood just launched a new promotion running now through February 28, 2013 where SPG members will have the opportunity to earn unlimited bonus Starpoints with Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts across North America and French Polynesia. This offer is only available to those who register by January 15, 2013. Once you register for this promotion, you will [...]

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Amazing Deal Alert: $9 per Night at the Aloft Denver

December 1, 2012

The Aloft Denver is currently offering rooms on December 23rd and December 30th for only $9 per night, so with tax it comes to $10.16 total. For those that need an extra stay or two to re-qualify for their Starwood elite status, this is a fantastic deal! Those were the only two dates it seems that [...]

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Cyber Monday Travel Deals – Bonus Points, Hotel Discounts, Vacation Packages and More

November 26, 2012

Just a few more last-minute bonuses and discounts to add to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Travel Deals roundup: Flight Deals from LAN/TAM starting at $399: Although the fares don’t really compare to the recent TAM fare sale from select US destinations to Buenos Aires and Santiago there are still some great prices to [...]

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Sunday Reader Question: Best Way to Use Amex Points for Hotels or Shopping

November 25, 2012

TPG reader Vicki writes: “I am going to be canceling my Amex Business Gold Rewards card due to the $175 renewal fee. I need some advice on where to transfer my 40,000 Membership Rewards points. I am more in need of hotel nights or shopping options than airline miles…thanks” In general, I believe that Amex [...]

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Up to 25% Off Starwood Hotels With Cyber Monday Deals

November 20, 2012

Starwood is offering Cyber Monday savings of up to 25% on North American and Latin America properties for reservations made now through November 30, 2012, for stays between November 21, 2012 – March 31, 2013.  In order to secure the discount, use the promo code CYBRLT when booking online or calling (877) 782-0108. While the [...]

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100 SPG Points for Creating a SPG Travel Wish

November 19, 2012

Now through January 31, 2013, the first 5,000 Starwood Preferred Guest members that add a wish to the Travel Wish map will earn 100 Starpoints. I just did this as of 8:20am Monday (today) and it confirmed I’d get the points within 6 weeks, so it appears they haven’t hit the cap. Previously some of [...]

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Hotel Review: Westin Seoul Chosun

November 15, 2012

Continuing our Seoul Hotels series (other reviews include the Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt and W Walkerhill), we continue with this dispatch from TPG reader Daniel, who just stayed at the Westin Chosun Seoul. While nothing flashy, according to Daniel, this Westin features an Executive Club floor which can take your stay from “good” to “great.” [...]

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Hotel Review: W Seoul Walkerhill Wonderful Room

November 13, 2012

Before I got to Seoul, TPG editor Eric spent a couple nights mattress hopping around the city, and his first hotel was the W Seoul Walkerhill. Here’s his review. Other posts on my trip to South Korea include reviews of the Park Hyatt Seoul and the Grand Hyatt Seoul. I chose to stay at the [...]

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Saturday Recap: Bonus AAdvantage Miles with Avis, W Hotels Store Discount, United Upgrade Enhancements, American Airlines Flight Discount

November 10, 2012

Here’s a recap of the interesting points and miles news from this week: Bonus American AAdvantage Miles with Avis: Now through December 31, 2012, American and Avis have teamed up to offer customers 250 American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles per day on their next Avis rental up to 1,000 miles per rental. This offer is [...]

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Saturday Recap: Bonus American Miles, Starwood Points, Amex Gift Cards and More

November 3, 2012

Here’s a recap of the interesting points and miles news from this week: Up to 12,000 Bonus American Miles: Between now and November 15, 2012, you can earn up to 12,000 bonus miles when you buy American AAdvantage miles. For every 6,000 miles you purchase, you’ll earn 2,000 bonus miles, up to 12,000 bonus miles. [...]

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SPG Beat the Timer Sale on Select European Properties

October 23, 2012

Starwood Preferred Guest is holding a special  72-hour “Beat the Timer” flash sales on limited quantities of rooms at 250 properties in Europe and the Middle East now through January 20, 2013. Prices range from 50-567 EUR ($65-$740). Each property has a timer on it ranging from 6 hours to 2 days and 6 hours [...]

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Video Hotel Review: The St. Regis New York & SPG Upgrade Shenanigans

October 23, 2012

Last week while I was in New York City I decided to stay at the St. Regis for a night to see if the historic hotel that launched an entire brand lived up to the hype. Known for its elegance and refined atmosphere, the St. Regis originally opened on September 4, 1904. Now there are 31 [...]

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Saturday Recap: Delta Aircraft Update, Langham Elite Status, 20% Starwood Points Discount and More

October 20, 2012

Here’s a recap of the interesting points and miles news from this week: 50 Free Aeroplan Miles: Now through December 31, 2012, when you register your Aeroplan and Costco numbers online on the Costco Canada promo page, you’ll be awarded 50 free Aeroplan miles. Ostensibly this looks like it’s for Canadian members, but there’s nothing in the T&C [...]

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Starwood Preferred Guest Redeem & Reward Promotion

October 18, 2012

I love my Starwood Preferrred Guest points because of the phenomenal value I can get out of redemption options like Cash & Points. But redeeming for top-tier properties – like two of my hometown favorites, the W South Beach and the St. Regis Bal Harbour (review here) – can be expensive at 15,000 points + [...]

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Travel Tuesday Top 10: Hotel Apps

October 16, 2012

TPG contributor Jen Jones Donatelli downloaded, plugged in and played with dozens of hotel apps to bring us today’s Travel Tuesday Top 10. When it comes to booking travel and checking points on the go, you can take it with you. Available for a range of devices, apps are now offered by just about every [...]

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My Chicago Seminars Presentation: Transferrable Points Programs and Credit Card Bonus Categories

October 15, 2012

Another year, another great Chicago Seminars! I had a fantastic time in Elk Grove, Illinois (about 20 minutes from O’Hare) meeting and greeting tons of other highly engaged (and slightly obsessed) frequent flyer and points hounds. My talk was on transferrable points programs and credit card bonus categories. In it I covered the big three: [...]

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250 SPG Points for Foursquare Check Ins

October 11, 2012

In addition to Starwood Preferred Guest’s Fall “Better By The Night” promo, SPG is also offering members an additional 250 bonus Starpoints when they check in on foursquare during eligible stays at any hotel or resort now through December 20, 2012. First, link your SPG account to your Foursquare account. Then, when you check in [...]

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Hotel Review: Le Meridien Beach Plaza Monaco

October 4, 2012

As I reported yesterday, I spent the first four days of my South of France holiday at the Four Seasons Terre Blanche in Provence. I had never been outside Paris before, though, and I had one more day to kill before my flight back to Miami, so I decided to spend my last night in [...]

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15,000 Starwood Points For Canadian Amex Until November 12, 2012

October 3, 2012

Our poor neighbors to the north in Canada never seem to get the lucrative credit card sign-up bonuses we get here in the US, but at least from time to time they’re treated to a few (relatively) good opportunities. In this particular case, the Canadian Starwood American Express card is offering a limited-time bonus of [...]

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Hotel Review: Four Points by Sheraton Chelsea

September 28, 2012

Recently I’ve had several last-minute trips to New York City, which on one hand is great because I absolutely love New York, especially in September, but lately hotel rates have been through the roof. With events like Fashion Week and the UN General assembly, even the lowest level of hotels can fetch $500+ a night [...]

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Ranking the Top Business Cards: Chase Ink Bold vs. Amex Business Rewards Gold vs. Starwood Business Amex

September 24, 2012

Update: There is no current sign up bonus for the American Express Business Gold Rewards Card. The business card market is extremely lucrative- for both credit card companies and business owners alike. Businesses generally spend a lot more money than the average consumer, so the potential for credit card companies to make money off the transactions [...]

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Help Me Plan My Upcoming Trip to Provence and Monte Carlo

September 20, 2012

As a member of the frequent flyer community, I’m always amazed at how much the community gives back to each other. I’ve had the great fortune to be able to give away some fun things like trips on the last Star Alliance and Oneworld Mega Dos and even got to take TPG reader Daniel to [...]

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