Wayfaren is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites such as MileValue.com and Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. We appreciate it when you use our affiliate links as it supports our content at no cost to you!
EDITORIAL NOTE:
Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included with the post.
Hi Im Abby
Your ‘always finding the best deal’ friend!
This guide will teach you all about loyalty points and how to score epic vacations for next to nothing.
Two new reallllyyyy juicy offers just dropped on some really valuable hotel cards! I think the one worth running for is the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card (this is IHG’s BEST offer of the year!!)
If you are past all the normal starter Chase points and Hyatt redemptions, this is a fantastic sign up to get 5 nights (almost) free for your next vacation!
What is the limited time offer?
Earn 5 Free IHG Nights after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. These free night certificates are capped at 60,000 points/night and expire after 12 months (so time your sign up and vacation accordingly!)
This card is WELL WORTH the very low $99 annual fee.
Enjoy an yearly Anniversary Free Night at IHG Hotels & Resorts.
**The most valuable perk IMO!** Get the fourth reward night free when you redeem points for a consecutive four-night IHG® hotel stay. (not valid on free night certificate stays)
Automatic Platinum Elite status!
Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS Statement Credit of up to $120 every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your card
Who is Eligible?
Anyone under 5/24
If you are not a current IHG personal card holder
Remember Chase has a rule that says they will ONLY approve you for a new card if you are 5/24 and under- you have opened 5 cards or less, with any bank, in the last 24months. Business cards do NOT count against your 5/24 status.
(My favorite, effortless way to track my 5/24 status is with the free Travel Freely app! I securely enter in which cards I have opened and when, and it does ALL the work for me. MAGIC!)
Because these free nights are capped at 60,000 points and cannot be topped off with additional points, it will be KEY to use IHG’s flexible date calendar!
SO the more flexible you can be on your dates, the better!
I highly recommend having a specific property in mind and exploring the IHG app or website prior to snagging this offer, that way you aren’t stuck with 5 60k Free Nights you *think* you can use, but actually can’t!
These 60k free nights cannot be topped off with additional points
These 5 free nights expire 12 months after earning them
IHG DOESN’T exempt you from resort fees on award bookings, so keep that in mind!
IHG properties to book for ~60k points!
See below a few ideas on how to use those 60,000 point free nights from the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card for some very dreamy, very bucket list stays!!
I’ve had this beachfront, bucket list resortin Honduras on my list for a while now! Love is Blind anyone?!
But really sign me up for a boujee, oceanside vacation for nearly free ANY DAY.
Grand Cayman has also been on our list for a while! This laid back, resort is steps away from Seven Mile Beach!
A bespoke, swanky hotel in the heart of the windy city?! How funnnn. 5 nights here for FREE sounds just lovely. Downtown Chicago is such a fun city to explore with kids or not!
5 nights in Europe for free?! YES PLEASE.
Whether it’s London, Paris, Amsterdam, Venice, an island in Greece…maybe Montenegro (I’ve been eyeing this hidden gem for a while!!) – this offer is for YOU!
This limited time 5 Nights Free IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card offer could provide a solid strategy for Europe for less. **Keep in mind Europe’s strict occupancy standards, and that most rooms in Europe will only hold 2 people!**
We have been dreaming up a trip to Montana foreverrrrr. Hotels to book on points (that you actually want to stay at) can be a bit limited in areas like Montana, so this IHG Kimpton in Bozeman is GOLD!
Kimptons are very design-forward properties and usually a BEAUTIFUL, luxurious stay.
Some seasons of life with kids, don’t call for a major international trip, but just a low key, stateside beach vacay. Vero Beach in Florida is known for its pristine beaches, uncrowded shoreline, and relaxed vibe.
5 free nights here?! YESSSSS.
The Monterey/Carmel-by-the-Sea area of the California coast is maybe one of my very favorite areas in the entire US. You can go any time of year, it’s wonderfully family friendly, and just SO charming + beautiful. HIGHLY recommend!
NYC!! One of the besttttt areas of the city is Williamsburg in Brooklyn! SO very lovely and picturesque.
Okay and what about if you ARE in a season for top of the list bucket list trips?! These 5 free nights could get you some INCREDIBLE stays in some truly once in a lifetime destinations.
Thailand, Australia, Bali, Mauritius?! What a DREAM!
This limited time IHG card is another best offer of the year, easily!!
Wayfaren is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites such as MileValue.com and Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. We appreciate it when you use our affiliate links as it supports our content at no cost to you!
EDITORIAL NOTE:
Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included with the post.