In this introductory article, I’ve put together some key principles which should help you get a feel for how to maximise your airline miles and hotel loyalty points. The ultimate goal, at least .....

In this introductory article, I’ve put together some key principles which should help you get a feel for .....

4 Jan 20254 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 46 comments

A long-awaited improvement to Marriott Bonvoy in 2022 was the ability to top up ‘fixed value’ free night vouchers. In the US, multiple Marriott credit cards come with automatic free night .....

A long-awaited improvement to Marriott Bonvoy in 2022 was the ability to top up ‘fixed value’ free .....

19 Apr 202519 April 2025 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

What is the cheapest way to top up your Virgin Points before redeeming? This article is Part 12 of our updated ‘Virgin Redemption University’ series. We ran a ‘work in .....

What is the cheapest way to top up your Virgin Points before redeeming? This article is Part 12 of our updated .....

7 Oct 20247 October 2024 by Rhys Jones • 15 comments

IHG One Rewards has devalued redemptions at its leading hotels on peak nights. This change won’t impact you if your ideal redemption is the Holiday Inn Express in Sheffield, but you will be hit .....

IHG One Rewards has devalued redemptions at its leading hotels on peak nights. This change won’t impact .....

8 Apr 20258 April 2025 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

This is our review of The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa resort. Keen to promote destinations outside Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, Japan Airlines sent me to Okinawa. This is one of the southernmost islands in Japan .....

This is our review of The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa resort. Keen to promote destinations outside Tokyo, Kyoto and .....

9 Apr 20259 April 2025 by Rhys Jones • 12 comments

This is our review of The Hotel Maria in Helsinki. Long-term HfP readers may remember that we covered the opening of this hotel in December 2023. It was promoted as the first genuine luxury hotel in .....

This is our review of The Hotel Maria in Helsinki. Long-term HfP readers may remember that we covered the .....

17 May 202517 May 2025 by Conny Urban • 20 comments

Expedia Group, which primarily comprises Expedia, Hotels.com and rental site Vrbo, has halted the roll out of its new One Key loyalty programme. The impact on bookings at Hotels.com has been so big .....

Expedia Group, which primarily comprises Expedia, Hotels.com and rental site Vrbo, has halted the roll out of .....

13 Aug 202413 August 2024 by Rob Burgess • 153 comments

When we compare the major hotel loyalty schemes on Head for Points, we generally look at them in terms of the number of nights you need to stay in order to earn elite status. For most people, this is .....

When we compare the major hotel loyalty schemes on Head for Points, we generally look at them in terms of the .....

15 Apr 202415 April 2024 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

GHA DISCOVERY, the loyalty programme for Global Hotel Alliance, has been making a name for itself over the last couple of years with a mix of easy to earn status, generous elite benefits and .....

GHA DISCOVERY, the loyalty programme for Global Hotel Alliance, has been making a name for itself over the .....

28 Apr 202528 April 2025 by Rob Burgess • 72 comments

Hilton Honors appears to have snuck through a series of points price increases at some of its very top properties. It only appears to impact a small percentage of hotels, although the impact on the .....

Hilton Honors appears to have snuck through a series of points price increases at some of its very top .....

18 May 202518 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 81 comments

As expected, British Airways has announced a rollback of some of the Executive Club changes. What wasn’t expected is how weak the rollback is, especially as it doesn’t address the .....

As expected, British Airways has announced a rollback of some of the Executive Club changes. What wasn’t .....

5 Feb 20255 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 522 comments

Here’s some good news for anyone concerned about no longer being able to earn British Airways elite status due to the new tier thresholds. Royal Jordanian is offering you the equivalent of .....

Here’s some good news for anyone concerned about no longer being able to earn British Airways elite .....

19 Jan 202519 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 73 comments

If you have elite status (any level) with ANY airline, or mid-tier hotel status, you can claim a FREE top-tier match to Platinum status in the Club Avolta (ex-Red by Dufry) duty free loyalty scheme. .....

If you have elite status (any level) with ANY airline, or mid-tier hotel status, you can claim a FREE top-tier .....

12 Dec 202412 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 107 comments

Heathrow Express is running a strong promotion for travel in August, although only a limited number of dates are still available. You can book a one way ticket for just £10. Given that children under .....

Heathrow Express is running a strong promotion for travel in August, although only a limited number of dates .....

4 Aug 20244 August 2024 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments