Good morning from beautiful Ljubljana, Slovenia!
No matter how many times I’ve looked up the name of that city in the last few days, I still can’t spell it correctly on the first try 🫠
Despite my spelling struggles, let’s get to all that happened in the travel world this week.
✅ Marriott has launched a couple of baller promos that could have you earning over 6,000 points per stay.
✅ Earn 3x Hyatt points on these properties.
✅ Get free breakfast AND 20% off with this new IHG promo.
✅ Bless your ears with this week’s timely podcast all about business cards (and why you should consider applying for one).
✅ Feast your eyes on this week’s YouTube video that details some of the best ways to use miles and points for accommodations in Hawaii!
🏆 Favorite pick of the week: We’ve launched another giveaway to Hawaii!
Actually… If you win this trip for two, you could completely disregard this week’s YouTube video on Hawaiian accommodations because…
You’ll be gifted a 5-night stay for two at the stunning Mauna Lani Point by CoralTree Residence Collection.
Just… look at it…
Plus, we’re throwing in $2,000 for flights and other expenses to get you and your travel buddy there.
At Mauna Lani Point, you’ll have access to some of the best beaches, pristine golfing, luxurious pools, and much, much more 😍
Btw, I’m KIDDING about not watching our YouTube video. You should still watch it…
Because it’s helpful and so well done… And Brendan’s just a super nice dude… 🙃
But anyway, we’ve given you multiple ways to enter to increase your chances of winning, so if you want to start racking up your entries, just click that big button below 👇
You have until September 24th to enter, and we’ll announce the winner in our daily newsletter on September 30th!
🏃🏻♀️ Runner-Ups
🥇Bilt’s September Rent Day is GOOD
Bilt is amping us up for their September Rent Day which is happening SUNDAY.
I often find Bilt’s Rent Days to be quite exciting. They fill me with such anticipation of what’s to come… but I never know exactly what they’re up to, or just how good any given Rent Day will be 👀
For any of you 90s babies, it’s like revving to go on Mario Kart’s infamous Rainbow Road course but not knowing if you’ll make it to the end riding the biggest high of your life, or if you’ll be thrust into the black, black nothingness.
The anticipationnnnn 🫠
Honestly, just looking at this gives me anxiety.
BUT THIS MONTH, Bilt is legit bringing the travel heat. They’re on fire, really.
And because they’re on fire, there’s just too much to cover in this summary section, so here’s the SparkNotes version:
50% transfer bonus from Bilt points to Avianca Lifemiles
Tiered 20% - 100% transfer bonuses (based on Bilt status) from Bilt points to Virgin Atlantic
Buy one get one free Virgin Voyages Cruise
This Rent Day is actually fantastic for us travel obsessives, so if you want additional details on these rewards, check out our full-length newsletter section.
Plus, we also detail an additional little Virgin Atlantic sweet spot action that you can double dip on 😉
OH, and I just have to say it, but the Bilt Mastercard® is also quite fantastic as a $0 annual fee card! If you’re looking for solid earning rates on rent, dining, and travel… then seriously look no further 👀
🥈 Book flights to Canada for just $1
I promise I’m not scamming you with this, unless Flair Airlines is scamming me…
No, no. It’s not a scam. Take a look👇
Flair Airlines is a low-cost Canadian carrier who just launched a promo advertising $1 flights to (and within) Canada!
There is that tiny little asterisk though, and that $1 flight applies to the base fare… There are still some taxes and fees to account for, but overall, I’m still seeing insanely cheap fares 👇
They’ve actually got a decent network of flights between many major Canadian cities, but also routes to/from a bunch of U.S. cities up to Canada.
There’s honestly not much else to say about this… as the website doesn’t list an end date or a promo code to use.
It’s just… there…
But if you’ve been wanting to visit Canada (or travel around the country), now is a great time to check out some flights while this interesting promo lasts!
📣 Quick Callouts
🏃♂️ Mike on the move: Understanding hotel brands
🥸 Good to know: Entering the EU will look WAY different come November
🤗 Helpful: Last chance to buy IHG elite status before prices increase
And that concludes another week of travel news, tips, and deals. Isn’t it fun to be in the know? 😎
Have a lovely weekend and see you next time!
