PointsStacking

Had something odd happen in the Bonvoy app. When I was booking, it showed 23k points for the stay during the entire checkout process. Only after the reservation was confirmed could I see that I was actually charged 67k points for the 3 nights. Yes, 23k probably makes more sense...

points, I’m a cardholder, and upgraded to ELR seats mostly because I was worried about carry on space. Funny thing is, this is the first Vegas flight I’ve been on in years that wasn’t full. Plenty of bin space, no stress. Crew was great, boarding was smooth, pushed back on time,...

Just locked in what might be the best Hyatt redemption I’ve ever seen. About 12 cents per point, and it’s right around Super Bowl time. Absolute insanity. I keep double checking because it almost feels like a glitch. Cash rates were wild and the points price stayed reasonable,...

When the new tier points system was announced I was pretty pessimistic about the whole thing, so I was surprised to get over the line in December. I took three trips, two were transatlantic going out in WTP and back in CW/CE, and one was a Vueling trip to Europe. There were 11...

Checked Amazon.com/amexoffer before placing an order and got a new promo I hadn’t seen before. Usually it’s $30–$50 off for using 1 point, but this time it needed 714 points. Still worked fine $60 off for $5 worth of points, I’ll take it.

Looks like PHT award space is actually bookable again. I grabbed 3 nights at 45k per night, dream stay unlocked. The app loaded better than the site for me; keep refreshing and check if SUA opens suites on your dates. Can’t wait for that pool and New York Bar.

Just hit 1,017,000 points and it feels wild seeing that balance. Most of it came from card bonuses over the years plus steady spend and stays. Been hoarding for a while, but I’m ready to burn big. Thinking of splurging on a week at a beach resort with an overwater bungalow...

Just learned you can rack up Marriott points by referring friends to Bonvoy. Up to 50K bonus points for you (2K per stay, up to 5 stays per referral) and up to 10K for them. Didn’t realize this was a thing until today. Anyone here actually use the referral program? Worth sending...

I’ve hit 200 nights this year and sitting at 333,743 points right now with Titanium. Debating how best to use them. My plan is to save for a bigger redemption instead of nickel-and-diming. Thinking maybe a week in Europe next summer 5-night stay at a nicer property where the 5th...

I was surprised to read about credit card transfer partners: guide to transferring points and miles to airlines and hotels today, and it instantly brought me back to my early travel planning days. I used to book everything directly through airlines until I discovered the...