IHG Nights Promo

What strange course of events would lead to me dedicating a post to an IHG promo? Especially after the not-so-subtle heartburn they caused me in the not-so-distant past?

Unrestricted free nights.

I’d only take advantage of this today if you can find a good deal for your 2 paid Kimpton nights. But if you’re in a position where you travel for work and get reimbursed…you might have a chance at getting 15 free nights out of this.

Reaching Me

Got an email yesterday asking how open I am to an outside article being pasted here. Also heard from a dude whose friend tried to reach out and never heard back. So just wanted to post a few communication-related notes…

  • If anyone wants to write something (a tip, personal experience/story, review, or things like that) then I’m certainly open to posting it here.
  • If you want to share an opportunity with readers (like the 10% flight discount deal) but would like me to write it for you, I’m willing to do that too.
  • If you ever write to me about anything and don’t hear back, make sure you check your spam folder. I try to respond to everyone within 24 hours.
  • If you don’t know my email address yet, feel free to use the contact form on the top right and you’ll have it when I reply.
  • Finally, if you’re interested in placing a paid advertisement here, you’re (obviously) on the wrong blog for that. This one is ad-free.

Start Of Week Stuff

  • Here’s a 20% bonus converting Diners Club points to Virgin Atlantic miles.
  • Looks like the IHG card anniversary night is going to be awesome for another year.
  • Nerds With Inks can buy a Visa gift card with no fee through Saturday at Staples.
  • Get 15% cash back at a bunch of stores from Ebates.

Sapphire Preferred 80,000 Points

Very interesting offer for the Sapphire here. I can’t remember seeing a bonus going as high as 80,000 points on this one. The “catch” is that it takes a very big amount of spending over a long period of time. Here’s the details:

  • 50,000 points for spending $4,000 in 3 months
  • 30,000 points for spending $20,000 in a year

Definitely an unusual offer for this card. As always with Chase (other than Ritz, Hyatt, IHG, British/Iberia, and Marriott Business) don’t waste time applying if you’ve gotten 5 or more credit cards in the last 24 months. Like the Freedom offer, this isn’t for everyone but will be VERY attractive to the right person.

Have a great weekend, nerds!

Top 25 Updates

Some things in the world are a lock…

Rain the day after washing your car.

Teenagers seeing parents stroll into the room just in time for the movie’s only nude scene.

And, of course, credit card updates a day or two after every Top 25 post.

The JetBlue Business bonus is up to 40,000 points and the new Marriott Premier Plus is 100,000.