Rates of at least 20% off and Starpoints with each booking…

W hotels, Westin, Sheraton, St. Regis, Meridien, Luxury Collection, 4Points, aloft, element…

The rates posted are for the next two weekends for hotels and the next eight weeks for resorts and Four Points by Sheraton, element and aloft hotels…

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Book two nights and get 20% off your stay – it’s an amazing offer exclusively when you pay with any American Express® Card…

Aloft Hotels is a modern, fresh, and fun destination featuring urban-inspired design, accessible technology and an anything-goes attitude…

Enjoy all that Aloft Hotels has to offer, from specialty cocktails, a cutting edge playlist and the happening vibe of w xyz bar to healthy bites and dreamy delights at re:fuel by Aloft, our 24/7 grab & go gourmet.

Book anytime up to the first day of your stay.  Valid for arrivals from Thursday – Saturday.

Pointswizard.com Spin: Click here for Aloft from W Hotels-20% off two nights stay offer

Offer is valid for eligible stays booked between now and February 28, 2010

BREAKING NEWS!

SPG^® to introduce a new credit card for Canadian residents…

It’s still too early to share the details, but you can expect all the rich benefits you’ve come to appreciate — and a few new ones…

Current SPG MasterCard^® from MBNA cardmembers, please review FAQ for details on the SPG credit card transition…

Pointswizard.com Spin: Click here for New SPG (Starwood) credit card is on the horizon in Canada

Existing SPG® Gold members will earn 1,000 bonus Starpoints® for each referred friend or colleague who joins the Starwood Preferred Guest® program and stays at least one eligible night between November 15, 2009, and March 31, 2010…

Referrers must be Gold status as of November 13, 2009…

Referrers can earn a maximum of 1,000 bonus

Starpoints per Referee, but there is no limit to the amount of Referees one can enter…

Pointswizard.com Spin: Click here for details and to get started on the Member Get a Member Bonus – Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG)

Deadline for referrals is February 28, 2010

Many of our readers love the Starwood Preferred Guest^® Credit Card from American Express for its ability to move 20,000 points into 25,000 miles into almost 30 airlines frequent flyer programs…

-Earn up to 6 Free Nights..
-Earn 10,000 Starpoints® with your first purchase1 – enough for up to 3 free nights at a Category 1 or 2 hotel…
-Plus – earn an additional 15,000 Starpoints when you spend $15,000 in 6 months…

-Use Starpoints® for free nights and upgrades at participating Starwood hotels and resorts in 95 countries including Sheraton, W Hotels, Westin and more with no blackout dates…

-Earn one Starpoint for every dollar of eligible spending and double Starpoints at participating Starwood properties and retail outlets…
-Pay no annual fee for the first year and $45 thereafter…

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Some of Starwood brands are Sheraton, W Hotels, aloft hotels, The Luxury Collection, Le Méridien, Westin Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

We recently had an interesting conversation with Adam Burke who’s the head of Hilton’s loyalty program, HHonors.

Some of the things we learned:
HHonors launched a new Double Base Points global promotion that offers members the ability to earn twice the number of Base points for stays at more than 2,400 participating Hilton Family hotels around the world.

Members need to register at www.HiltonHHonors.com/globaldoublepoints and then book and stay at participating hotels between now and April 6, 2009.

More upscale LXR resorts will probably be moving over to Hilton or Waldorf Astoria Brand

HHonors now has a world wide policy on gold and diamond upgrades to end any confusion as well as a program for all Hilton Family Hotels to be on the same page- so if you are gold and check into Hampton you’ll get the same benefit at all Hamptons

Within the next few months a new lifestyle brand will be introduced (no info yet but think W hotels or Indigo perhaps)

Of the major hotel chains that have no blackout dates the Hilton policy is, “if there is standard room available for booking, you can get it with points.”

Pointswizard.com Spin:

Click here to register for double base points promotion

Click here to sign up for Hilton Honors if you’re not a member

Now through March 31, 2009, for every night you pay regular rate, you can get the next night at 50% off . So whether you stay 2 nights, 4 nights or more, your tomorrows will be that much better.

Book online, or call mention promo code ZBT.

Sheraton, Westin, Four Points by Sheraton, W Hotels, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Le Méridien and element and Aloft.

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Escape to the stylish world of W Hotels. When you book a two night stay using any American Express® Card, you’ll enjoy a third night free.
Book by January 31, 2009 and stay by March 31, 2009.
For arrivals Thursdays – Saturdays

Except for the following properties which are open for arrivals all days: W Atlanta – Midtown, W Atlanta – Perimeter, W Chicago – City Center, W Chicago – Lakeshore, W Dallas – Victory, W Doha Hotel & Residences, W Hong Kong, W Honolulu, W Istanbul, W Minneapolis – The Foshay, W Montréal, W New Orleans, W San Diego and W Seoul.

Pointswizard.com Spin: Click here for the link to W Hotels. Book a two night stay get 3rd.night FREE. Use any American Express® Card

“If you want to get a room upgrade for your next hotel stay or just better service, nothing goes further than being polite and friendly to the person behind the desk. I see a lot of people with the “Do you know who I am?” attitude, and that won’t get you anything. It’s best to ask nicely.

• Get personal. Make your reservation over the phone. If you use the hotel’s website, you miss the chance to have a personal relationship. (Even if you book online, call the hotel after to confirm.) Tell the reservationist that it’s your first time in this city (if it is) and that you want to make this trip special, or gently remind him that you have a great relationship with the hotel (if you do). He’ll be more inclined to put a star next to your reservation.

• Time it right. All hotels have high seasons, low seasons, and days of the week that are slower. Generally, holidays and summer are the high season. Sunday and Monday are the quietest. If your schedule is flexible, book your trip during a slow period—you’ll be more likely to get a better room.

• Know what you want. Upgrades mean something different to everyone. Some people like a suite, while others want a view. Before you arrive, research the hotel’s features. That way, you can ask for something specific, such as a room near the spa or one with a fireplace.

• Be friendly. When you check in, be courteous. The person at the front desk is most likely to upgrade someone who hasn’t been demanding. If you’re planning on coming back, book a future reservation at check-in so they mark you as a repeat customer.” (via allure.com/magazine ) by Ross Klein former President of Starwood Hotels and Resort’s Luxury Brand Group

Pointswizard.com Spin: Read more of How To Get A Hotel Upgrade

The kids are away and the temperature’s rising. So sneak away for a summer getaway, grown-up style. Your exclusiveW Hotels SleepaWay Camp experience includes:

* Two Bug Juice Cocktails for a good bug- we mean buzz, at arrival
* In-room movie of your choice to enjoy during your stay
* Wine Cellar Sorbet® in your choice of champagne or sangria flavors
* Daily Breakfast for Two, including delicious breakfast burritos

* 3pm late check out to extend your summer escape
* A super summer camp room you’ll love!

Pointswizard.com Spin: click here for the offer. Last day September 1, 2008.

Why not arrive in style with the Acura Experience, an exclusive  (W Hotels) Whatever/Whenever® service? The 300-horsepower Acura MDX is ready to show you the town from a whole new perspective.

Whether it’s shopping on 5th Avenue, a ride down Rodeo Drive or a swift lift to Bourbon Street, be sure to bring your highly tuned senses along.

Just dial the Acura Ambassador or Whatever/Whenever®, reserve a complimentary ride and enjoy an SUV stocked with W essentials like Tidy Towels, Wish magazines and signature W music.

Pointswizard.com Spin: Click here to see this offer

Westin,Le Méridien ,St. Regis, Sheraton Four Points by Sheraton , W hotels 

Pointswizard.com Spin: Click here to register

Escape to a W Hotel and experience a unique mix of innovative design, comfort, and cultural influences from fashion to music to art, and everything in between. It gets even better. When you book a two-night stay with W Hotels using any American Express® Card, you’ll enjoy a third night on us.

The Pointswizard.com Spin:
Book and stay by December 31, 2007.
Deals like this don’t come along that often. (New York City hotels are among those included)

Hurry order now
Will end Feb. 7, 2007