UPDATE: This promotion is over and the sign-up bonus is now back to 25,000 Starpoints after spending $5,000 in six months.
Links for cards (please note these are my referral links, which are for the best available offers):
Today the Starwood American Express is bringing back an increased sign-up bonus which is only valid through September 4, 2012. Through this offer you can earn 10,000 Starpoints after the first purchase, and an additional 20,000 Starpoints after spending $5,000 within six months, when you apply for either the Starwood American Express Personal Card or Starwood American Express Business Card.
What we’re giving away:
The Starwood American Express is sponsoring a giveaway for 50,000 Starpoints to one lucky winner.
How to enter:
I’m happy to announce that you can enter this giveaway through both Twitter and the blog, and you’re allowed one entry per method per day:
To enter on Twitter:
1. Follow @OneMileataTime on Twitter.
2. Tweet which Starwood hotel you would redeem 30,000 Starpoints at (the number of points you’d get through the increased sign-up bonus), and how many free nights you could get using those points. Be sure you include both @OneMileataTime and the hashtag #SPGAMEX in the Tweet
3. You can Tweet me once per calendar day (let’s define that as 12:00AM EDT till 11:59PM EDT), and the contest will run through 11:59PM EDT on Tuesday, August 21.
For example, an eligible Tweet would be:
@OneMileataTime I’d spend 12 nights at Le Meridien Chiang Rai #SPGAMEX
To enter on the blog:
1. Go to the official blog entry post (which is NOT this post), which can be found here.
2. Comment on which Starwood hotel you would redeem 30,000 Starpoints at (the number of points you’d get through the increased sign-up bonus), and how many free nights you could get using those points.
3. You can comment once per calendar day (let’s define that as 12:00AM EDT till 11:59PM EDT), and the contest will run through 11:59PM EDT on Tuesday, August 21.
For example, an eligible post would be:
I’d spend 12 nights at Le Meridien Chiang Rai
Basic terms:
While I won’t post the full four pages of terms and conditions, the basics are that you have to be at least 18 years old and have an SPG account to be eligible to win. The winner will also have to complete a W9 (ARV of prize is $1,250). If anyone needs any clarification, feel free to ask below in the comments section or email me.
Picking a winner:
A winner will be picked at random within a week of the end of the giveaway. Each eligible Tweet counts as one entry, so the more days you enter, the better your chance of winning. If my math is right you can enter up to 14 times.
Good luck, and if you have any questions about the Starwood American Express or this giveaway please let me know!
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August 7th, 2012 at 4:53 am
Brian said,
Canadians?
August 7th, 2012 at 4:54 am
lucky said,
@ Brian — Canadians are eligible for the 50K point giveaway, though not the credit card sign-up bonus.
August 7th, 2012 at 5:07 am
SOLTATIO said,
Is the 50k point give-away also available to people outside North America if I have an SPG account? (As for the credit card sign-up bonus, I will just continue to be outrageously jealous of you folks in the States and the amazing offers you have available.)
August 7th, 2012 at 5:08 am
lucky said,
@ SOLTATIO — It sure is!
August 7th, 2012 at 5:44 am
Mike said,
Links are not working.
This offer is no longer available.
If you’d still like to apply for an American Express card, click here
August 7th, 2012 at 7:24 am
JetAway said,
Likewise, my links both said offers are no longer available.
August 7th, 2012 at 7:26 am
lucky said,
@ Mike @ JetAway — Hmm, AmEx sometimes has screwy links. Do you mind trying to clear your cookies or trying a different browser, as it’s working fine for me?
I’d appreciate if anyone else could let me know if they’re having the same issue.
Sorry about that!
August 7th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Elena Garcia said,
Hi Lucky,
When are you going to anounce the winners of your 60k spg givaway?
August 7th, 2012 at 7:37 am
lucky said,
@ Elena — A winner will be chosen and announced in the next 48 hours.
August 7th, 2012 at 7:38 am
Faceless Bureaucrat said,
The links aren’t working for me either. I’ve tried different browsers, cleared cookies, cleared the cache, all no-go. Maybe they’re not live yet?
August 7th, 2012 at 7:41 am
lucky said,
@ Faceless Bureaucrat — Ah, I see now, it looks like the landing page loads but the application page delivers the error. I suspect the offer just isn’t live yet, though I’ll do some research. Sorry about that!
August 7th, 2012 at 7:59 am
Kane said,
I’d redeem this way:
Free Nights Calculation:
Hotel: Le Méridien Dead Sea
Category 1
Dates: Nov 1 – Nov 8 & Nov 8 – Nov 16 (15 Nights)
Dates & Lowest Available Rate
Nov 1 – Nov 8: $263/Night + 16% Tax = $305.08/night = $2135.56
Nov 8 – Nov 16: $263/Night + 16% Tax = $305.08/night = $2440.64
Dates & Average Points Needed for Free Night
Nov 1 – Nov 8: 2000 Starpoints Needed Per Night = 14,000 Points Needed
Nov 8 – Nov 16: 2000 Starpoints Needed Per Night = 16,000 Points Needed
Total Lowest Available Rate Cost + Taxes = $4576.20
Number of Points Needed (2000/avg) = 30,000
Dollar Value Per Point: (4576.20/30000) = $0.15254 or 15.254 cents PER POINT
August 7th, 2012 at 8:07 am
sushiguy said,
Lucky can you apply for both the personal and biz at same time to get the bonus?
August 7th, 2012 at 8:09 am
lucky said,
@ sushiguy — You sure can!
August 7th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Danny said,
Does the business card count for 2 stays and 5 nights like the personal card? It does not say in the T&C.
August 7th, 2012 at 8:16 am
lucky said,
@ Danny — It sure does!
August 7th, 2012 at 8:16 am
Todd said,
2 nights at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain
August 7th, 2012 at 8:38 am
CatJo said,
I’d spend one night at the St. Regis Princeville
August 7th, 2012 at 8:51 am
BravoNovember said,
Lucky- it looks like the links are not working yet. I am getting “We apologize that the offer you are looking for may no longer be available. Click here to learn more and apply for the current offer. “. Btw, I am asked to log in with my current account which I do as I have an Amex Costco card. So is it a pre-requisite to have an Amex card before one could apply for this? Thanks.
August 7th, 2012 at 8:53 am
lucky said,
@ BravoNovember — Sorry about that, you’re absolutely correct, the links aren’t live just yet. While you can log-in to your AmEx account, I wouldn’t do so. It’ll be linked after you’re approved, and I think it’s better to have a “fresh” application not linked to your existing cards to be sure you get the right bonus.
August 7th, 2012 at 9:17 am
lucky said,
The links should be live now. Sorry about that!
August 7th, 2012 at 9:24 am
JohnL said,
1 night @ The St. Regis San Francisco
August 7th, 2012 at 9:33 am
BravoNovember said,
Still no luck for me. The business card link seems to be working but not the personal card. Is it just me?
August 7th, 2012 at 9:35 am
lucky said,
@ BravoNovember — Grrr, you’re right, thanks for your patience. They promised it would be up by noon eastern, so the clock is ticking. Will post when I see the personal app working as well.
August 7th, 2012 at 9:55 am
lucky said,
The applications are all live now.
August 7th, 2012 at 10:09 am
Antonio said,
I would stay 3 nights at Sheraton Pattaya Resort.
August 7th, 2012 at 10:24 am
Nhan said,
Lucky,
Seems like the application link keeps on going up and down!! The business link failed part way through. Perhaps too many people trying? I’m going to redo the application later this afternoon.
August 7th, 2012 at 10:25 am
lucky said,
@ Nhan — Sorry about that! AmEx links are screwy to begin with, and I suspect the amount of traffic they’re getting isn’t helping either.
Working for me as of now, though waiting won’t hurt either.
Let me know if I can do anything to help!
August 7th, 2012 at 10:33 am
BravoNovember said,
The personal card link works now. Thanks.
I’d probably use it for 2 or more nights at The Westin in Maui.
August 7th, 2012 at 10:40 am
allen said,
2 nights at the Sheraton Maui!
August 7th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Muni said,
3 nights Le Méridien Eilat
at 10,000 pts/night
August 7th, 2012 at 11:03 am
JetAway said,
Mine came back “systems not responding-try again later.” With all of the travel bloggers posting the same links at the same time AmEx is probably in overload. I’ll try again in a couple of days using Lucky’s links.
August 7th, 2012 at 11:08 am
lucky said,
@ JetAway — Sorry about that, and thanks!
August 7th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Jimgotkp said,
One night at St. Regis Monarch Beach!
August 7th, 2012 at 11:26 am
rohit said,
3 nights at the W San Diego
August 7th, 2012 at 11:35 am
Starwood Preferred Guest Stretch Your Summer Giveaway | Point Pirates said,
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August 7th, 2012 at 11:44 am
Kelly said,
My family would spend 5 nights in Anaheim at the Park.
August 7th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Ted F said,
Amazes me how some people can’t follow simple directions.
August 7th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Elvira said,
3 nights at St. Regis NYC
August 7th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
chubbuni13 said,
I’d use it for one week at the Four Points in Culver City for guests visiting in November and still have 2000 points available for a points + cash stay.
August 7th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Abby S said,
I’d spend 5 nights at Le Méridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort
August 7th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Shaun said,
I’d spend 2 nights at the Westin Nusa Dua, Bali.
August 7th, 2012 at 11:07 pm
Annella said,
I would spend two nights at the Sheraton at Iguazu Falls.
August 8th, 2012 at 8:22 am
VH said,
I’d spend some nights at the Meridien Bora Bora
August 8th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Heather Christopher said,
Using the 30K points, I would spend 1 night at the St. Regis Florence!
August 8th, 2012 at 9:27 am
Marc W said,
2 nights at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona for me!!
August 8th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Dave said,
Park Tower, Buenos Aires
August 8th, 2012 at 9:47 am
Muni said,
3 nights Le Méridien Eilat is my choice
August 8th, 2012 at 9:49 am
CatJo said,
I’d spend 1 night at St Regis Princeville
August 8th, 2012 at 9:57 am
tania said,
10 nights at Le Méridien Dead Sea
August 8th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Isaac said,
1 night at The St. Regis San Francisco!
August 8th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Todd said,
3 nights at Sheraton Pattaya Resort
August 8th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
David said,
One night at St. Regis Monarch Beach!
August 8th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Jon said,
Did I mention 1 night at the St. Regis Deer Valley?
Btw….used your referral link for my SPG signup!!!
August 8th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Ace said,
@Lucky – I’d redeem for 5 nights of cash + pts at the new St Regis Mauritius!
August 8th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
Antonio said,
At the Sheraton Pattaya Resort, I would stay 3 nights.
August 8th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
hmaia said,
I would spend one night at the St. Regis Princeville, Kauai.
August 8th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
tp said,
2 nights at the W Retreat & Spa Bali
August 8th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
Brian said,
2 nights Westin St John USVI
August 8th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Allen said,
10 nights at le meridian dead sea
August 8th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Eric said,
One night at the Grande Bretagne Athens
August 8th, 2012 at 11:59 pm
mm said,
1 nite at St. Regis – San Fran
August 9th, 2012 at 1:17 am
Nick said,
Two nights at Vendema Resort Santorini
August 9th, 2012 at 1:17 am
Nick said,
Two nights at Vendema Resort Santorini
August 9th, 2012 at 1:59 am
Krystle said,
I would stay 4 nights at the Hotel Excelsior in Naples, Italy.
August 9th, 2012 at 7:56 am
Danray said,
4 nights at The Phoenician Scottsdale
August 9th, 2012 at 8:26 am
Craig said,
3 nights at St. Regis NYC!
August 9th, 2012 at 8:27 am
Pauline said,
2 nights at the Sheraton Maui.
August 9th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Muni said,
3 nights Le Méridien Eilat
@ 10,000 pts/night
August 9th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
CatJo said,
Would love to spend a night at St Regis Deer Valley
August 9th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Ozaer N. said,
I’d spend some nights at the Meridien Bora Bora
August 9th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Albert said,
Two nights at the St. Regis Bal Harbour!
August 9th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
Allen K said,
10 nights at the le meridian dead sea hotel
August 9th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Al Kaline said,
Two nights at the new Westin Snowmass
August 9th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
tp said,
Two nights at Le Westin Montreal
August 10th, 2012 at 1:14 am
Frank L. said,
5 nights at Le Meridien Nice!
August 10th, 2012 at 5:40 am
VH said,
St Regis bora bora
August 10th, 2012 at 8:05 am
CatJo said,
I’d spend 2 nights at St Regis Deer Valley
August 10th, 2012 at 9:48 am
Spencer W. said,
Four nights at Le Meridien Budapest
August 10th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Muni said,
10 nights at the le meridian dead sea
August 10th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Belgium said,
2 nights St Regis Mauritius
August 10th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Chris said,
I would spend 2 nights at the Sheraton Kauai Resort.
August 10th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Chris said,
…and I can’t read directions.
August 10th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Tania said,
3 nights Le Méridien Eilat
August 10th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
drunkenboat said,
1 night at St. Regis Princeville
August 10th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Poor Student said,
I’d spend 3 night at the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa in between my couchsurfing days.
August 10th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
tp said,
4 Nights at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh
August 10th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Shari said,
3 nights Le Méridien Eilat
at 10,000 pts/night
August 10th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Lindsey said,
3 nights Le Méridien Eilat
August 10th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Frank L. said,
2 nights at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali!
August 11th, 2012 at 5:48 am
dan said,
I’d spend 12 nights at Le Meridien Chiang Rai
August 11th, 2012 at 7:53 am
Chuck Dashkowitz said,
I would stay 4 nights at the Westin Maui Ka’anapali.
August 11th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Matt said,
3 nights at the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Lisa said,
3nights at W in Washington
August 11th, 2012 at 11:49 am
Marc flanders said,
Strong arms a top of strong red legs stand-up for the best!
August 11th, 2012 at 9:08 pm
Allen K said,
Le meridian dead sea hotel for 10 nights
August 11th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
hkflyer said,
I’d spend 4 nights at the Westin Resort and Spa at Cancun
August 12th, 2012 at 4:15 am
Lisa said,
How about 2 nights at the W in Washington
August 12th, 2012 at 10:45 am
NC said,
I’d spend 4 nights at the Westin Resort and Spa at Cancun
August 12th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Chuck Dashkowitz said,
I’d spend one night at the St. Regis Rome
August 13th, 2012 at 6:40 am
HUANG said,
one night at the St. Regis Rome
August 13th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Chuck said,
5 nights at the Sheraton Keauhou Beach Resort & Spa in Kailua-Kona
August 13th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Lewis said,
1.5 nights at the W London!
August 13th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Kae said,
Would love to spend 3 nights at the Sheraton Hong Kong.
August 13th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Spencer W. said,
4x nights at Le Meridien Budapest
August 13th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Ozaer N. said,
the St Regis in Mauritius
August 13th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
allen said,
one night at the St. Regis Rome
August 13th, 2012 at 9:29 pm
pilot said,
ST Regis Rome.
August 13th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
lucy said,
Vendema Resort Santorini
August 13th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
lucy said,
St. Regis Florence!!
August 13th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
ellen said,
Sheraton Maui!
August 13th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
julia said,
The Westin in Maui.
August 13th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Rachel H said,
I tweeted! @roasted_beanz
https://twitter.com/roasted_beanz/status/235220925686116352
August 13th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
Rachel H said,
I can’t edit or delete my previous comment. I accidentally deleted the previous tweet. Here’s the new one to replace it…
https://twitter.com/roasted_beanz/status/235223435008155648
August 14th, 2012 at 7:01 am
emmygofly said,
Moana Surfrider – 2 nights
August 14th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Tania said,
3 nights Le Méridien Eilat
@ 10,000 pts/night
August 14th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Muni said,
St. Regis Bali Resort
August 14th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Roberto said,
W Maldives
August 14th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Chuck said,
Four nights in Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa
August 14th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Emily said,
4 nights at the Castillo Hotel Son Vida, Mallorca please
August 14th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Chris D. said,
I would go for 2 nights at the St. Regis Osaka. Thanks.
August 14th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Stephanie said,
I would like to stay 7 nights at st regis bora bora!
August 14th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
George W said,
the westin in maui
August 15th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Chuck said,
5 nights Le Meridian Eilat
August 15th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Fly Prof said,
W Paris Opera — it’s only one night, but what the heck. It’s Paris.
August 15th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Chris said,
5 nights at the W in Washington
August 15th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Wei said,
2 Nights at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali and 2 Nights at the Royal Orchid Sheraton on my way there!
August 15th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Antonio said,
I would definitely go 3 nights to the Sheraton Pattaya Resort!
August 15th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Elizabeth said,
Three nights at Le Méridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort
August 15th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Greg Hansen said,
I spend 2 nights at the Royal Hawaiian, Oahu.
August 15th, 2012 at 5:37 pm
George W said,
3 nights Le Méridien Eilat
@ 10,000 pts/night
August 15th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Ozaer N. said,
Westin Kuala Lumpur
August 15th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
eric said,
1 night at st. Regis bora bora resort
August 15th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
Allen K said,
10 nights at the the dead sea le meridian
August 16th, 2012 at 4:47 am
dan said,
1 night at st. Regis bora bora resort
August 16th, 2012 at 6:06 am
JohnnyB said,
3 nights WDW Dolphin
August 16th, 2012 at 6:38 am
Jim said,
3 nights Le Méridien Eilat
@ 10,000 pts/night
August 16th, 2012 at 7:38 am
Chuck said,
I’d stay four nights at Sheraton Maui.
August 16th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
GZ said,
one night at the St. Regis Rome
August 17th, 2012 at 6:56 am
kfloveinme said,
Would love to spend 2 nights at Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler!
August 17th, 2012 at 7:41 am
George W said,
4 nights at the Sheraton Suites Key West
August 17th, 2012 at 8:45 am
Raymond G. said,
I’d spend two nights at the Sheraton Iguazu Falls!
August 17th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Chuck said,
Three nights at St. Regis Rome
August 17th, 2012 at 11:58 am
Ozaer N. said,
Le Meridien Nice!
August 19th, 2012 at 2:03 am
GZ said,
3 nights W San Diego
August 19th, 2012 at 2:04 am
GZ said,
3 nights W San Diego
August 19th, 2012 at 2:04 am
GZ said,
3 nights W San Diego
August 19th, 2012 at 2:04 am
GZ said,
3 nights W San Diego
August 19th, 2012 at 6:57 am
Niks said,
3 nights at Le Meriden Delhi
August 19th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Lindsey said,
5 nights at Le Meridien Nice
August 20th, 2012 at 8:34 am
Raymond G. said,
I’d spend two nights at the Sheraton Iguazu Falls… yes!
August 20th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Charles Dashkowitz said,
2 nights at the W Retreat & Spa Bali
August 20th, 2012 at 9:23 pm
GZ said,
2 nights at the Sheraton Maui.
August 21st, 2012 at 8:30 am
Raymond G. said,
5 nights at Le Meridien Nice please!
August 21st, 2012 at 11:04 am
Ozaer N. said,
3 nights at the Nines Hotel
August 21st, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Charles Dashkowitz said,
one night at the St. Regis Rome
August 22nd, 2012 at 8:05 am
Raymond G. said,
5 nights at Le Meridien Nice please, that would be great!
August 22nd, 2012 at 11:25 am
Ozaer N. said,
any SPG property in Tokyo!
August 24th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Raymond G. said,
5 nights at Le Meridien Nice would be phenomenal!
August 28th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Raymond G. said,
I’d love 5 nights at Le Meridien Nice!
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