Extra Hilton Points

Big thanks to reader Eddie for regularly sending in links like this one. Looks like it might only work for a few, but again, it’s worth the 30 seconds. This one is good for 50,000 bonus points after staying 4 nights over the next 90 days. Didn’t work for me. Hopefully you’ll have better luck with it.

 

 

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Giveaways For 2018

A couple of years ago, I didn’t know what to expect with these giveaways. The thinking was basically, “Ah, what the hell. It’s worth a shot.” I put up a quick post to see if you guys had anything expiring to share with other readers. Didn’t really expect much. Well, it turned out awesome (especially for the people who got freebies out of it). So we continued it last year. Off the top of my head, in 2017 we were able to give out United lounge passes, Southwest drink coupons, $100 Airbnb gift cards, an IHG free hotel night, a couple of free $400 flights, and 50,000 Lufthansa miles.

It would be nice to run some similar contests for readers in 2018. If you guys have anything expiring throughout the year, please let me know. People really appreciate when you give them something even if it’s not that big (that’s what she said). Seriously, people do enjoy the giveaways so hopefully we can have a few more. Thanks guys!

 

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American Status

American is handing out status for a few months to some lucky people. Slim chance it’ll work if you didn’t receive an email from them. But if you want to spend 30 seconds testing out the links…

  • Click here for Gold and try code HV18G.
  • Click here for Platinum and try code HV18P.
  • Click here for Platinum Pro and try code HV18T.

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Staples Promo

Nerds With Inks can drive to Staples again. For a week starting Sunday, get $20 back when buying $300 or more in Visa gift cards. As always, this is most attractive for those of us earning 5x or 5% at office stores. Have a great weekend, nerds!

 

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InterContinental Stuff

Busy times for IHG. To recap…

  • You can now use your points for stays at Kimpton properties. People who like this brand tend to reeeeallly like it. We definitely have some good new options.
  • As with pretty much all nice IHG stays these days…it’ll cost us. Looks like 40,000 to 70,000 points a night.
  • On a positive note, you should still be getting 10% of those points back every year if you have an IHG card.
  • You’ll now be able to use the card’s annual free night at a Kimpton.
  • IHG also has a new Best Price Guarantee. Not an improvement.
  • Don’t forget to book IHG awards by Monday if you don’t want to pay the new rates.
  • You can also save 15% on points + cash bookings for now.

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