A couple of months ago, a Head for Points reader called up Hilton HHonors about a routine enquiry.   When the agent had dealt with his query, he made him an offer – would he be interested in .....

A couple of months ago, a Head for Points reader called up Hilton HHonors about a routine enquiry.   When .....

15 Jun 201415 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

Until 30th June, IHG Rewards Club is offering a 15% discount when you use your hard-earned points for merchandise or gift vouchers. This is usually a terrible way to use miles or points.  You will .....

Until 30th June, IHG Rewards Club is offering a 15% discount when you use your hard-earned points for .....

15 Jun 201415 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

It’s back, on the fairly regular ‘every nine months’ timetable.  I’m talking about the ‘25% bonus when you transfer your hotel points to British Airways Avios‘ .....

It’s back, on the fairly regular ‘every nine months’ timetable.  I’m talking .....

14 Jun 201414 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Hotel Indigo is the ‘lifestyle / boutique’ hotel brand inside IHG.  There are currently three Hotel Indigo properties in London, two in converted town houses – you get quirky room .....

Hotel Indigo is the ‘lifestyle / boutique’ hotel brand inside IHG.  There are currently three .....

14 Jun 201414 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

If you need to boost your American Express spend to hit a sign-up bonus, one way to push yourself nearer to the target is to buy some Sterling travellers cheques from American Express Currency .....

If you need to boost your American Express spend to hit a sign-up bonus, one way to push yourself nearer to .....

14 Jun 201414 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 44 comments

MBNA is on a bit of a roll at the moment.  They have increased their sign-up bonuses on the: Etihad Guest credit card (article here, 12000 miles, free) Virgin Flying Club credit cards (article here, .....

MBNA is on a bit of a roll at the moment.  They have increased their sign-up bonuses on the: Etihad Guest .....

13 Jun 201413 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

Tesco has launched a new batch of pre-order DVD’s.  Each offers 150 bonus Clubcard points (360 Avios, 375 Virgin Flying Club miles) if you are happy to order and pay now in advance of their .....

Tesco has launched a new batch of pre-order DVD’s.  Each offers 150 bonus Clubcard points (360 Avios, .....

13 Jun 201413 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

My new IHG Rewards Club credit card arrived this week along with some promotional literature. Unfortunately I can’t find a picture of it anywhere online.  I think it looks better than the old .....

My new IHG Rewards Club credit card arrived this week along with some promotional literature. Unfortunately I .....

13 Jun 201413 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

It’s back.  When will Tesco ever learn?  Hopefully not for a while. On Tesco Direct, there is a very average offer for 500 bonus Clubcard points and £5 off when you pre-order a selection of .....

It’s back.  When will Tesco ever learn?  Hopefully not for a while. On Tesco Direct, there is a very .....

12 Jun 201412 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 440 comments

There was a major protest in Central London yesterday by black cab drivers. They believe that Transport for London should not have licensed taxi app Uber because only black cab drivers are allowed to .....

There was a major protest in Central London yesterday by black cab drivers. They believe that Transport for .....

12 Jun 201412 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

Club Carlson is running a 10 day ‘Dream Deals’ sale from June 10th to June 20th.  This will offer discounts of ‘up to’ 40% at 255 Radisson Blu and Park Inn hotels across .....

Club Carlson is running a 10 day ‘Dream Deals’ sale from June 10th to June 20th.  This will .....

12 Jun 201412 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

A quick heads up that 8pm tonight (Thursday) is your last chance to submit your team for the redspottedhanky ‘Fantasy Football Cup’ if you want to be in with a chance of earning maximum .....

A quick heads up that 8pm tonight (Thursday) is your last chance to submit your team for the redspottedhanky .....

12 Jun 201412 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

IHG Rewards Club, the Holiday Inn / Crowne Plaza / InterContinental scheme, has launched ‘IHG Minute Millionaire’. This is a new competition which is only open to IHG members in the UK, .....

IHG Rewards Club, the Holiday Inn / Crowne Plaza / InterContinental scheme, has launched ‘IHG Minute .....

11 Jun 201411 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

I was at an event in London last Wednesday evening where model Amber Le Bon was present, wearing a rather daring totally backless number.  I don’t mention this to highlight the extent of my .....

I was at an event in London last Wednesday evening where model Amber Le Bon was present, wearing a rather .....

11 Jun 201411 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments