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Looking for a good miles and points deal this month? Airline, hotel, and credit card loyalty programs have quite a few bargains on the table in time for spring break or summer travel. But, you’ve got to know where to look and be flexible on your destination. Even if you don’t have travel plans in mind, when some of these seasonal deals appear, it is wise to stock up on bonus miles or points for a future trip. Here are some of the top deals in the loyalty world for travelers right now that can get you closer to that next adventure, at a fraction of the cost.
Pile up Marriott points with a 50 percent bonus from Chase
Chase is offering a 50 percent transfer bonus when moving points from Chase Ultimate Rewards to your Marriott account between now and May 15. Marriott Bonvoy has 30 brands with hotels in every corner of the globe so it’s a practical move to rack up extra points. Use them to visit some of the brand’s newest hotels like The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands; Laïla, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio Resort; or the all-inclusive Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit in Mexico.
For even more points, be sure to register for the current Marriott Bonvoy promotion by April 9, which offers 1,000 bonus points per night as well as one Elite Night Credit on eligible stays between now and April 23. You can redeem them for more than just free hotel stays. They’re also good for Marriott Bonvoy Moments, where you can redeem points for unique experiences like backstage passes to your favorite concerts, cooking lessons with famous chefs, or VIP passes to the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.
Wide-open award space at Conrad Bora Bora
Hilton Honors fans will be pleased to know that this legendary French Polynesian resort has made quite a bit of reward space available for next year. Traditionally a tough property to snag a deal with points, Conrad Bora Bora is showing lots of availability for the months of January through March 2024 to redeem points for a free stay. Plan early for that Tahitian getaway because it probably won’t be available for long. Rates start at 120,000 points a night for a lagoon-view suite. Need more points? Between now and May 9, you can buy points with a 100 percent bonus by logging into your Hilton Honors account. This means you could buy 320,000 points for $1,600 and redeem them at a greater value than what you might pay in cash. You can also transfer them from American Express Membership Rewards to your Hilton Honors account and even pool points with other family members to stock up faster.
Redeem miles at a fraction of the price
Last-minute planners are finally in luck. Many airlines offer mileage redemption flash sales to different destinations around the world, but you have to be ready to act fast. Singapore Airlines is offering yet another round of KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes, with as much as a 30 percent discount on select routes. Members have to act fast and redeem their miles before the end of the month for travel the following month. You can transfer American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou, and Marriott Bonvoy points to Singapore Airlines’ frequent flier program.
Air France-KLM Flying Blue offers Promo Rewards that are similar in nature, but can be as much as 50 percent off the mileage cost of a ticket to particular destinations. Reservations must be made by the end of the month, but travel can take place any time in the summer. These tickets are only available to select destinations with a new list released on the first day of each month. Flying Blue has all of the same transfer partners as Singapore in addition to Bilt Rewards.
2x points at some of the world’s finest independent hotels
Leaders Club, the loyalty program for The Leading Hotels of the World, is offering double points for reservations made between now and May 7 for stays through May 22. Not familiar with Leading Hotels? Some of the world’s top hotels belong to the program. These include French properties like the Ritz Paris and Le Negresco in Nice as well as Nayara Bocas del Toro in Panama, among others. While there, Leaders Club members benefit from other perks like welcome upgrades and complimentary breakfast, which can really pack in the value at these top-notch properties. Be sure to sign up for the program and register for the promotion before making a reservation.
Bonus Journeys from World of Hyatt
Hyatt’s loyalty program World of Hyatt is offering 3,000 bonus points for every two qualifying nights you stay at more than 25 brands representing over 1,200 hotels around the world. An extra prize goes to World of Hyatt Credit Cardmembers who earn 500 more points with every two eligible nights. You’ll need to register by April 30 before any eligible stay between now and May 26. While many people will save up points to redeem at aspirational properties around the world, 3,500 points is good enough for one free, off-peak night at any of Hyatt’s Category 1 hotels like the new Hyatt Regency in Izmir, Turkey; Park Hyatt in Chennai, India; or Hyatt Regency in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. If you want to top up your Hyatt account, you can also transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Hyatt.