When it comes to veg-friendly cuisine, few cities have as much to offer as Portland, Oregon. It’s the best city for vegans and vegetarians in the U.S. for the fifth year in a row, according to new research from the financial website WalletHub.
07.09.2023 - 18:49 / cntraveler.com
The official end of summer is near, but that does not mean you have to stop adventuring—especially if you have a stash of miles and points to pay the way. In fact, come fall, airlines, hotels and credit card companies are eager to woo new business after the summer rush, offering special offers and promotions that can refill your loyalty program account in a jiffy. Plus, seasonal perks and benefits often pack extra value into the journey. Here is everything you need to know to make the most of September's best loyalty rewards program deals.
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Hilton’s bonus this fall is especially generous, offering double points during any Hilton Honors–participating stay between now and the end of the year. Even better, in certain cities like Bangkok, Barcelona, Mexico City, New York, and Tokyo among many others, you can rake in triple points.
Be sure to register for the promotion before checking into any stay. This includes a growing number of all-inclusive properties in the Caribbean and Europe, like the newly opened Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Spa with its 10 pools and private beach access.
Marriott Bonvoy is not far behind with its own fall promotion offering members 1,500 bonus points after each stay plus 3,000 more points when you stay at three different Marriott brands. The special deal lasts through December 6, but be sure to register by November 22 if you want to take advantage of it. With more than 30 brands, it is possible to rack up a lot of points if you travel often enough to try them all.
Accor’s numerous brands have a bonus of their own this fall. Earn as many as 2,500 Accor Live Limitless for every two nights. This includes stays at popular properties like Banyan Tree Phuket, Banyan Tree Bangkok, and the new Raffles Doha. Be sure to register for the promotion and reserve before September 23, although the stay can be anytime between now and October 31.
If you want to take advantage of Air France-KLM’s monthly Promo Rewards ticket discounts (25 percent off frequent flyer tickets to Europe on Air France and KLM? Yes, please!), don’t miss this month’s bonus when transferring American Express Membership Rewards points to Flying Blue. You can earn a 25 percent bonus for each Amex point you transfer between now and September 22. Combine the discount with September’s Promo Rewards, and you have yourself a good deal for fall travel.
Need Avios points instead? Chase Ultimate Rewards members can move points to the Avios program (Aer Lingus, British Airways, or Iberia) and earn a 30 percent bonus between now and September 22. Avios uses a
When it comes to veg-friendly cuisine, few cities have as much to offer as Portland, Oregon. It’s the best city for vegans and vegetarians in the U.S. for the fifth year in a row, according to new research from the financial website WalletHub.
Low-cost Icelandic airline Play is making a fall or winter European getaway more affordable with 30 percent off flights to popular destinations across the continent.
When it comes to veg-friendly cuisine, few cities have as much to offer as Portland, Oregon. It’s the best city for vegans and vegetarians in the U.S. for the fifth year in a row, according to new research.
For frequent and infrequent air travelers alike, a reliable and rewarding frequent flyer program can truly enhance your travel experiences. Fortunately, all major U.S. carriers offer loyalty programs that let you earn miles on flights but also for various non-flight activities. These programs provide various benefits, including priority boarding, airport lounge access and complimentary upgrades, depending on the airline you choose (and how frequently you fly).
Alaska Airlines is out with a new status match and making no secret about who it targets.
From harbor-front Hong Kong glam to old-school European luxury, a just-released list of the best hotels on the planet offers a handy guide to traveling the world in high style – or at least assembling a list of dream accommodations.
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In efforts to restrict overcrowding in Delta Sky Club airport lounges, Delta Air Lines has just announced some major changes that will be rolled out over the next few years.
The top trending travel topic on X (formerly Twitter) on September 14 was Delta Airlines, with more than 40,000 tweets. Did Delta announce a new route? A new partner airline? Continue their ambitious billion-dollar terminal modernization project?
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I typically refrain from commenting on ebbs and flows of loyalty and frequent flyer programs. Why? It’s somewhat uninteresting. My perspective is there will be a never-ending shift towards optimization, goosing revenue, and a focus on quarterly results by travel companies.
Editor's note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.