[Kerwin at Passrider] Current Travel Offers - December 11, 2024

Travel Deals from Marriott, Virgin Voyages, and also from my partner Walks.

December 11, 2024

Hi Fellow Traveler,

It’s time for the weekly offers… Let’s see what I found this week:

  • Marriott Courtyard’s 2K points offer

  • Virgin Voyagers’ special offer

Plus, in the Miles and Points Tips section, I talk about using your miles before they lose value.

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From Virgin Voyages

Welcome to your one-stop shop for all of Virgin Voyages’ epic weekly (but fleeting!) offers on our sailings. Sail away for as low as $129 per Sailor per night or upgrade to a Sea Terrace for $149 per Sailor per night! While deals are updated weekly, the site to find them on (where you are right now!) remains the same.

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MILES/POINTS TIP OF THE WEEK

Don’t Sit on Your Miles/Points—Redeem Strategically and Frequently

Frequent flyer programs are constantly evolving. Whether it’s sudden devaluations, changes to award charts, or shifting redemption rates, the miles you earned last year may not hold the same value today. To get the most out of your hard-earned rewards, it’s often better to use them sooner rather than later.

How to Stay Ahead of Devaluations:

  1. Redeem Regularly:
    Instead of stockpiling miles, use them for flights or upgrades when it suits your travel plans. This helps you avoid waking up to a surprise devaluation.

  2. Monitor Program Announcements:
    Keep an eye on loyalty program emails, newsletters, and official forums. Knowing about upcoming changes gives you the chance to burn your miles before their value drops.

  3. Diversify Your Loyalty Portfolios:
    Don’t rely solely on one airline or hotel program. Spread your earnings across multiple programs or use flexible points (like those earned from certain credit cards) that can transfer to various partners. This way, a single program’s devaluation doesn’t cut deeply into all your rewards.

  4. Book Speculatively:
    If your future travel dates are somewhat flexible, consider making award reservations while good rates are available. If cancellation policies are reasonable, you can lock in value now and adjust your plans later.

Pro Tip: Remember, miles and points are like a currency that can be “inflated” over time. If you spot a good award redemption that matches your travel goals, grab it. Holding onto rewards in hopes of a better future deal can sometimes backfire when programs update their pricing, and that’s very common these days.

PS: You can get lots more information about frequent traveler programs for airlines, hotels, and car rental companies in my frequent traveler course at https://cruisinaltitude.newzenler.com/courses/frequent-traveler-101.

HOTELS

If you book directly with the hotels, head over to https://www.passrider.com/hotels for links, and if you prefer to use an online travel agency, head over to https://www.passrider.com/expedia, my hotel booking partner.

STANDING STATUS MATCHES

Here are some more status match offers from other airlines. Remember that you cannot status match within the same Alliance. So if you have say American Airlines AAdvantage status, you can’t status match to British Airways:

Airlines

Cruise Lines

BILT REWARDS MASTERCARD

CURRENT CREDIT CARD OFFERS

Here are a few credit card offers that came across my desk. They have points sign-up bonuses so you can use them in your travels. Usually, a minimum spend is required before you get the points, so ensure you read the terms and conditions and abide by them.

Click on the bolded titles for the card in which you’re interested.

Capital One has several cards. See if you qualify for any of them.

  • Earn 4 free nights with the IHG One Rewards Premier credit card.

  • Earn 80,000 bonus points with IHG One Rewards Traveler credit card.

  • Earn 140,000 bonus points with the IHG One Rewards Premier Business credit card.

I can be rewarded if you apply here and are approved for the card.

Note: If you do get approved for any of these cards, I will earn points from the partner. Thank you in advance.

FREQUENT TRAVELER COURSE

Marriott Bilbao, Spain

You can get a lot more information about frequent traveler programs for airlines, hotels, and car rental companies in my frequent traveler course at https://cruisinaltitude.newzenler.com/courses/frequent-traveler-101.

And if you have any questions about credit card offers or any other travel questions, please hit reply and let me know.

Thank you!

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