There seeems to be a targeted “Bonus Beginnings” promotion offering new Starwood Preferred Guests members the option of receiving either a $25 SPG Award Certificate or 2,000 bonus Starpoints after staying one night at any Starwood property. Though neither Kevin and I are new members, I was able to successfully register Kevin’s account for this … [Read More…]
One of my Favorite American Express Perks to Date
Reason #534297 why I love American Express: Free Cirque du Soleil VIP experiences thanks to my Starwood American Express! As crazy as it seems, there are some things I’m quite passionate about besides points and miles. I’m super crazy about the artistically-expressive and wonderful Cirque du Soleil shows. Since seeing my first show and … [Read More…]
Important June 30 Deadline Reminders
June 30 seems to be an important deadline for several promotions in the point and miles world, so this is just a friendly reminder about some of the deadlines that are approaching; I don’t want you to miss out on an opportunity! If I missed anything notable, please feel free to post a comment, and … [Read More…]
100 Free SPG Points Via Facebook
Love easy ways to get points? Me too! (and so does SPG). Check this out: by liking SPG on Facebook, you can get 100 free star points just by filling out a short form. In addition, you could be one of 10 randomly selected members to receive 100,000 Starpoints!
Quickies: Hotel Promotions: Marriott, Club Carlson, Four Points by Sheraton
Don’t forget to make sure you subscribe to the blog using the form on the right to receive an email when a new post is up. Tonight kicks off FTU weekend & the first event is the 2012 Freddie Awards! Make sure to follow me on Twitter for real-time updates as the winners are announced tonight. We can also … [Read More…]
Quickies: 300 Free LaQuinta Returns Points & 500 Bonus SPG Points for Declining Cleaning
300 Free La Quinta Returns Points: Register for the La Quinta Returns newsletter and instantly receive 300 La Quinta Returns points. These might help towards a US Airways Grand Slam “hit” if the promotion returns for 2012 (related post about my 2011 grand slam experience). 500 Extra SPG Points for Declining Cleaning: During my recent … [Read More…]
NCAA March Madness in Portland: Hotel Edition
Hello from Portland, Oregon! So far Dad and I are having a blast exploring all of the uniqueness (and rain) Portland has to offer during our mileage-run mini vacation. I’ll keep this post short and sweet because we only have a few more hours left before heading home tomorrow, but I wanted to share a … [Read More…]
1,000 SPG Points For Taking a Survey
Via Starwood Lurker on Flyer Talk: [EDIT] 3/7/2012, 3:05 PM EST: Looks like this survey is now closed. I hope many of you got to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! [EDIT] Be sure to include your SPG number & name on your SPG account in the last box of the survey to receive your … [Read More…]
Quickies: 1,000 Bonus SPG Points & 1000 British Midland Diamond Club Miles
1,000 Bonus SPG Starpoints: Starting today, you can earn a 1,000 Starpoints bonus for every Sheraton Club room stay booked and consumed through May 31st and paid for with an American Express credit card. Bookings made online at Sheraton.com/club or through Starwood’s Customer Contact Centers are eligible. If booking online, look for rate plans DAILYFS or … [Read More…]
Hotel Review: Celebrating Valentine’s Day Weekend at W Hoboken
Is it me, or is 2012 passing by so quickly? It seems like yesterday that it was New Year’s Day, and now Valentine’s Day has graced passed us with a blink of an eye. Jeez, can we hit the pause button on 2012 for a little bit? With the year zooming past us lately, Kevin … [Read More…]
