One of the most lucrative methods of “travel hacking” is when you “stack” various promotions together so that one or two paid stays qualify for several different promotions at the same time. IHG Rewards… Continue Reading

I’ve been trying to understand how the new IHG Rewards ‘dynamic’ points pricing actually works for a while now. I should have some more information to share on that quite soon, but in… Continue Reading

I want to start this article by making clear that the following isn’t something I’ve tried out properly yet. I’ve made some bookings for future dates, but haven’t actually stayed… Continue Reading

It is always nice to receive a gift when you arrive at your hotel. Kimpton hotels, which are affiliated with IHG, frequently issue a Secret Password, which gets you a bonus perk if you say it when checking… Continue Reading

Hilton Be My Guest Certificates are sometimes issued as compensation when a guest has encountered significant problems during a stay. They are physical paper certificates that can be used to get a free… Continue Reading

Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has brought back a popular promotion, offering complimentary one-year membership of its ‘Leaders Club’ loyalty programme. Joining usually costs ~£125 ($175 USD). What… Continue Reading

I need to start by making clear that not every part of the following deal ‘stack’ will apply to everyone reading, but hopefully it will still give you some ideas on how to save big money on… Continue Reading

IHG’s Kimpton brand is running a nice little promotion to encourage people to reconnect: ‘Postcard Perks’  “Ok, we’ll say it: it’s been a tough year of staying inside. But things… Continue Reading

Room upgrades are one of the best reasons to aim for elite status with a hotel chain. Who doesn’t like paying the standard rate (or redeeming points) and finding themselves upgraded for free to… Continue Reading

Some people collect hotel points without having a very good idea of what they are worth. This sometimes leads to a dilemma. For an upcoming hotel stay… should I pay cash or redeem my points? It’s… Continue Reading