I was in Istanbul a couple of months ago, staying at the (excellent!) Conrad there, and was reminded of one of my hotel-related pet peeves: ludicrous hotel car service fees for travelling to/from the… Continue Reading

Last week I wrote about how hotel loyalty programme members can turn a £100 stay into a £75-90 net cost, simply by taking advantage of cashback websites and standard points earning. A few readers jumped… Continue Reading

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has returned with another bonus offer for buying miles at a discount. The promotion will run until 30 April, 2019. The are two separate elements to the promotion, with bonuses… Continue Reading

TopCashback is one of our favourite websites for earning rebates on your online spending. After all, if you’re already going to make a purchase, why not get some of the affiliate marketing commissions… Continue Reading

Billions of dollars (or pounds if you prefer) are spent each year on marketing by the big Online Travel Agencies – Expedia and Priceline – in their various disguises. One of the key messages… Continue Reading

There’s no question that the recent radical changes Amex made to the way sign up bonuses work were a significant blow to many points/miles collectors in the UK. The situation may not be as bleak… Continue Reading

Sharing miles between frequent flyer programme accounts is usually a poor idea, as often you must pay for the privilege at a price not much less than the cost of simply buying miles. You might think “if… Continue Reading

I just got back from a quick 1-night stay at a local Hilton (decorators had temporarily rendered my home uninhabitable) and was reminded of one of my favourite little Hilton Honors perks… Hilton… Continue Reading

I have noticed this promotion pop up before, and it usually only lasts for a day or so. But if you collect American Airlines miles and also stay at Marriott hotels, it really pays to pay attention to… Continue Reading

Given the recent (very bad!) Amex news, it almost feels too soon to share a positive story. On the other hand, American Express Membership Reward Points are arguably more valuable than ever, given how… Continue Reading