This is the fifth of our overview series of the main hotel loyalty schemes.  Each scheme will be covered over two articles.  One will list the basic facts of the scheme, the other will be my .....

This is the fifth of our overview series of the main hotel loyalty schemes.  Each scheme will be covered .....

18 Feb 201418 February 2014 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

In my other article today, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Le Club AccorHotels loyalty scheme.  This article is my personal opinion, highlighting areas where I think you might .....

In my other article today, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Le Club AccorHotels loyalty .....

18 Feb 201418 February 2014 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

A couple of weeks ago, I finally dragged myself into the 21st century by purchasing an iPhone.  This replaced the Nokia 8800 that I have been carrying around for the last six years or so. .....

A couple of weeks ago, I finally dragged myself into the 21st century by purchasing an iPhone.  This replaced .....

17 Feb 201417 February 2014 by Rob Burgess • 80 comments

The Accor ‘Happy Mondays’ promotion has just celebrated its first anniversary and is still going strong. You must be a member of Le Club Accorhotels to take part in this offer.  You can .....

The Accor ‘Happy Mondays’ promotion has just celebrated its first anniversary and is still going .....

17 Feb 201417 February 2014 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

Reader Paul dropped me a line to outline the success he was having earning Avios points by using Tesco Recycling Centres which are based at around 100 stores across the country. You can feed your .....

Reader Paul dropped me a line to outline the success he was having earning Avios points by using Tesco .....

17 Feb 201417 February 2014 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

Shell has launched a double Avios promotion across its full range of fuels.  It will run until February 28th. During this period, you will earn 20 Avios for every 20 litres of Shell fuel you buy.  .....

Shell has launched a double Avios promotion across its full range of fuels.  It will run until February 28th. .....

16 Feb 201416 February 2014 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

In the summer of 2012, we went to Sandy Lane in Barbados as I reviewed here.  In summer it is about 75% cheaper than it is during the Christmas and New Year peak, with similar weather – and a .....

In the summer of 2012, we went to Sandy Lane in Barbados as I reviewed here.  In summer it is about 75% .....

16 Feb 201416 February 2014 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Business Traveller magazine has added Platinum-tier membership of the Global Hotel Alliance programme as a benefit for its subscribers.  If you are planning a stay at any hotel in the GHA grouping, .....

Business Traveller magazine has added Platinum-tier membership of the Global Hotel Alliance programme as a .....

16 Feb 201416 February 2014 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

There are a number of good reasons NOT to start your long-haul premium cabin British Airways flight in the UK. The first is Air Passenger Duty, levied by the UK Government.  This is now .....

There are a number of good reasons NOT to start your long-haul premium cabin British Airways flight in the .....

15 Feb 201415 February 2014 by Rob Burgess • 50 comments

Avis, the official British Airways car rental partner, has launched a ‘double Avios’ promotion. With every Avis rental between now and 16th March, you will receive at least 1,000 Avios .....

Avis, the official British Airways car rental partner, has launched a ‘double Avios’ promotion. .....

15 Feb 201415 February 2014 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

I have found some more information on the points-earning Facebook app run by Le Club Accorhotels (the loyalty scheme for Ibis, Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, M Gallery etc). I first wrote about this .....

I have found some more information on the points-earning Facebook app run by Le Club Accorhotels (the .....

15 Feb 201415 February 2014 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

Yes, I know, its only a handful of Avios. However, I feel I have a moral obligation to share this one given that this is what Head for Points is all about! Miles earning tips so trivial that no-one .....

Yes, I know, its only a handful of Avios. However, I feel I have a moral obligation to share this one given .....

14 Feb 201414 February 2014 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

Reader Sam got in touch to point out an interesting arbitrage opportunity he had discovered when looking at British Airways flights to Cape Town. Whilst Cape Town does have a direct BA service, it is .....

Reader Sam got in touch to point out an interesting arbitrage opportunity he had discovered when looking at .....

14 Feb 201414 February 2014 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

I came unstuck on Monday when Etihad – whose ‘Gold status match’ I was promoting in the main story – changed the rules of the promotion literally overnight.  By the time you .....

I came unstuck on Monday when Etihad – whose ‘Gold status match’ I was promoting in the main .....

14 Feb 201414 February 2014 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments