London City Airport will see flights to the Normandy seaside town of Deauville this Summer. This is a very niche route, with a niche operator – L’Odyssey. You will almost have a private .....

London City Airport will see flights to the Normandy seaside town of Deauville this Summer. This is a very .....

26 May 202226 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 40 comments

You may not have heard of Graduate Hotels. It is a boutique US chain which specialises in high end hotels in ‘University towns’ – which is basically marketing speak for attractive .....

You may not have heard of Graduate Hotels. It is a boutique US chain which specialises in high end hotels in .....

25 May 202225 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 79 comments

If you are looking for flights to Australia, Qantas has launched a new cashback deal with American Express. This coincides with the relaunch, earlier this month, of the 17 hour non-stop flight .....

If you are looking for flights to Australia, Qantas has launched a new cashback deal with American .....

25 May 202225 May 2022 by Rob Burgess

This is a quick coda to my review of the Park Hyatt New York on Monday. In the article I listed a few other recommended points hotels, including the two Conrad properties. I favour these because they .....

This is a quick coda to my review of the Park Hyatt New York on Monday. In the article I listed a few other .....

25 May 202225 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

An interesting new holiday option for 2023 has appeared, with IHG announcing the new InterContinental Resort Crete. It sounds impressive, with all 205 rooms having private verandas and half of them .....

An interesting new holiday option for 2023 has appeared, with IHG announcing the new InterContinental Resort .....

25 May 202225 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

If you missed this amazing offer earlier this month, it is back. You can get a 7 night European cruise on ‘Valiant Lady’, the 2nd ship in the Virgin Voyages fleet, for just 95,000 Virgin .....

If you missed this amazing offer earlier this month, it is back. You can get a 7 night European cruise on .....

24 May 202224 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 141 comments

We are delighted to tell you that Head for Points turns 10 this month. Rob started Head for Points as a hobby way back in 2012 after his career in the City. Since then it has grown into a .....

We are delighted to tell you that Head for Points turns 10 this month. Rob started Head for Points as a hobby .....

24 May 202224 May 2022 by Sinead Archer • 91 comments

If you have British Airways Executive Club Gold status, the ‘Gold Priority Reward’ was one of the most valuable but least known perks. Last November we ran an article proclaiming the death .....

If you have British Airways Executive Club Gold status, the ‘Gold Priority Reward’ was one of the .....

24 May 202224 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 62 comments

Accor has launched its Summer sale covering 1,300 hotels across the UK and Europe. Participating brands include Novotel, Mercure, Ibis, Pullman, Sofitel and Fairmont, amongst others. Details are here. .....

Accor has launched its Summer sale covering 1,300 hotels across the UK and Europe. Participating brands .....

24 May 202224 May 2022 by Rob Burgess

News in brief: Interesting Johannesburg deal in the Etihad sale Etihad has launched a new long-haul sale from Manchester, with headline prices from £1,999 in Business Class. Most places with fares .....

News in brief: Interesting Johannesburg deal in the Etihad sale Etihad has launched a new long-haul sale from .....

24 May 202224 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Typically there are three different types of travel loyalty credit cards you can apply for: Head for Points tends to focus on the first two types. I thought it was worth another look at the three .....

Typically there are three different types of travel loyalty credit cards you can apply for: Head for Points .....

23 May 202223 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

This is our review of the Park Hyatt New York hotel. I stayed here using ‘purchased points’, saving 2/3rd on the cash rate, and this is a trick that anyone can use even if they don’t .....

This is our review of the Park Hyatt New York hotel. I stayed here using ‘purchased points’, .....

23 May 202223 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 74 comments

In late 2020, Avios launched a partnership with The Spectator magazine. There is a generous incentive available if you sign up for a subscription. You can check out the Avios deal here. What is The .....

In late 2020, Avios launched a partnership with The Spectator magazine. There is a generous incentive .....

23 May 202223 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

In a small improvement to the Executive Club programme, British Airways has announced that Gold Upgrade for Two and Gold Upgrade for One vouchers can now be used on American Airlines. Before we go .....

In a small improvement to the Executive Club programme, British Airways has announced that Gold Upgrade for .....

22 May 202222 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments