Alpha Flight Guru Travel Blog
05.26.2011

Summer Travel Deals & Steals

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As summer travel approaches, some of us were wondering whether the industry might phase out its generous deals & promotions of recent months. Alas, we’re pleased to say we’ve still found plenty!

Best Western Bonus: Between now and August 31, Best Western is offering a one-time bonus of 3,000 points when Best Western Rewards members pay for their stays with a $100 Best Western Travel Card. But act quickly, the card must be purchased before May 31! While the deal can’t be combined with other offers, there is undoubtedly great opportunity here!

Choice Hotels Major Bonus: Head to Choice Hotels’ website and you’ll find an unmistakable banner that reads “Stay Two Separate Times, Earn One Night Free.” Well, actually, there is a bit of a mistake here, or at least a bit of misleading. Nevertheless, we think it’s a deal worth mentioning. Now through August 11, Choice Privileges members will be granted 8,000 bonus points after their second stay at participating Choice Hotels branches. But it’s the word “stay” that has us in two different directions for this deal. For bookings at Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites and Ascend Collection hotels, a “stay” is considered “as one or more consecutive nights.” However, for Econo Lodge, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Rodeway Inn, or MainStay Suites, a “stay” is defined as “two or more consecutive nights.” Nevertheless, if you read the fine print carefully, you’re well on your way to 8,000 bonus points and a free nights stay.

United Double Miles: Between now and August 31, Mileage Plus is offering double redeemable miles and double elite-qualifying milesto it’s members on direct, round trip United and Continental flights between Chicago and LA or San Francisco. There’s no cap on how many times one can take advantage of the deal, but the direct flight cannot be part of a large itinerary in order for one to take advantage.

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