Two weeks ago I headed down to Spain as the guest of Marriott Bonvoy to take a look at some of their properties across the islands. It was a tough job but someone had to do it. In this introductory .....

Two weeks ago I headed down to Spain as the guest of Marriott Bonvoy to take a look at some of their .....

12 Jul 202112 July 2021 by Rhys Jones • 47 comments

This article is our attempt to decide what Accor Live Limitless points are worth. Valuing miles and points is a thankless job. We have always published articles on what Avios points are worth, but .....

This article is our attempt to decide what Accor Live Limitless points are worth. Valuing miles and points is .....

12 Jul 202112 July 2021 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

Accor Live Limitless has launched a new cashback offer with American Express that appears to be widely available across different cards – although I’m guessing not on Marriott Bonvoy ones .....

Accor Live Limitless has launched a new cashback offer with American Express that appears to be widely .....

6 Jul 20216 July 2021 by Rhys Jones • Leave a comment

As travel begins to restart, domestically at least, we have brought back our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions currently running. All of the information in this article can also be .....

As travel begins to restart, domestically at least, we have brought back our regular round-up of the best .....

4 Jul 20214 July 2021 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

Etihad Guest is currently running another of its occasional transfer bonuses. This one is quite restrictive and the top 40% offer is not as good as it seems. Etihad tends to change the partners who .....

Etihad Guest is currently running another of its occasional transfer bonuses. This one is quite restrictive .....

2 Jul 20212 July 2021 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

Accor LIve Limitless has launched a ‘double points’ promotion for stays in selected European countries, including the UK. See here for details. In a major improvement compared to recent .....

Accor LIve Limitless has launched a ‘double points’ promotion for stays in selected European .....

25 Jun 202125 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

The general consensus about hotel loyalty programmes is that Marriott Bonvoy is the only scheme where it is is worthwhile trading your points for airline miles. There are a couple of reasons for this. .....

The general consensus about hotel loyalty programmes is that Marriott Bonvoy is the only scheme where it is is .....

18 Jun 202118 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Long in the tooth HfP readers may remember when British Airways was lead sponsor of the annual Taste of London food festival. BA would operate its own ‘lounge’ for elite members of the .....

Long in the tooth HfP readers may remember when British Airways was lead sponsor of the annual Taste of London .....

17 Jun 202117 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Last week we covered an Accor ‘double points’ promotion covering the UK and many other European countries – details here. This was valid for stays until the end of June. Accor has .....

Last week we covered an Accor ‘double points’ promotion covering the UK and many other European .....

25 May 202125 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Accor LIve Limitless has launched a ‘double points’ promotion for stays in selected European countries, including the UK, during June. As usual with Accor offers, it is a bit of a faff: .....

Accor LIve Limitless has launched a ‘double points’ promotion for stays in selected European .....

21 May 202121 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

In my previous article I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Accor Live Limitless loyalty scheme.  This article is my personal opinion, highlighting areas where I think you might want to focus.  .....

In my previous article I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Accor Live Limitless loyalty scheme.  This .....

16 May 202116 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

This is the first of our overview series on the major hotel loyalty programmes. Each scheme will be covered over two articles on consecutive days. One will list the basic facts of the scheme – .....

This is the first of our overview series on the major hotel loyalty programmes. Each scheme will be covered .....

15 May 202115 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 33 comments

Many hotel chains let you use your points to pay for food, drink and spa treatments whilst a guest.  Is it ever worthwhile, or would you be better saving your points for another free night in the .....

Many hotel chains let you use your points to pay for food, drink and spa treatments whilst a guest.  Is it .....

14 May 202114 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

This is possibly a little niche, but I have stayed in this hotel and I rate it highly. You also can’t beat the location. The Mercure St Paul’s Sheffield hotel is on Travelzoo at the moment .....

This is possibly a little niche, but I have stayed in this hotel and I rate it highly. You also can’t .....

9 May 20219 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment