Buy Points or Pay Cash I always start the hotel booking process by researching different ways to book my preferred hotels. In most cases the main booking avenues are paying out of pocket and award nights, so for my analysis the most important metrics are the cash rate and the award price for a specific night. Hotel prices generally fluctuate with demand, so weekend nights … [Read more...] about Should you Buy Points or Pay Cash for your Next Hotel Stay?
Loyalty Programs
How to Save Big with The Hyatt Best Rate Guarantee
Best Rate Guarantee The Hyatt best rate guarantee ensures that customers who book direct with Hyatt get the best rates for all reservations at every participating Hyatt hotel or resort worldwide by matching any qualifying lower rate and allowing the customer to choose an additional 20% discount or 5,000 World of Hyatt Points. Hyatt's best price guarantee states that If you … [Read more...] about How to Save Big with The Hyatt Best Rate Guarantee
Delta Status Match and Challenge Guide (2021)
Delta Status Match Update - The Delta Status Match is no longer available, but the message on the website says it will be back soon. This is likely due to the changes of how their elite status is earned. The original post is below. The Bougie Miles Delta Status Match Guide will cover everything you need to know about how to enroll in the Delta Medallion status match and … [Read more...] about Delta Status Match and Challenge Guide (2021)
Maximize Alaska Mileage Plan One Way Stopover Awards
Alaska Mileage Plan Stopover Awards Alaska Mileage Plan is an excellent program to invest in even for those of us not based on the West Coast if you know how to maximize you miles and award tickets- one of my favorite ways to do this is to book Alaska Mileage Plan one-way stopover awards. The airline has a great array of partners and some excellent award prices for premium … [Read more...] about Maximize Alaska Mileage Plan One Way Stopover Awards
Use Choice Privileges Points to Book Luxury Hotels
Choice Privileges Preferred Hotels Partnership Choice Privileges is an overlooked hotel program. I mean, I’m a bougie traveler so I’d never be caught dead at a Quality Inn, which is pretty much the whole Choice Hotels portfolio. Other brands include Econolodge and Comfort Inn (more places you'll find me :). Almost all properties are 2-star and 3-star. However, the … [Read more...] about Use Choice Privileges Points to Book Luxury Hotels