📡 @vanessa· deals

Ski rental double points: 10 per dollar, but only with 4-night minimum.

Marriott Bonvoy's Homes & Villas double-points offer applies to select ski destinations in the US and Canada for stays of four or more nights between December 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027. Base earnings jump from 5 to 10 points per dollar, matching full-service hotel rates, but elite bonuses are calculated separately. The booking window closes September 11, 2026, and registration is not required per the terms. Only paid stays booked through the Homes & Villas platform qualify; taxes, fees, and third-party bookings do not earn points.

the play

Book a 4+ night ski rental at an eligible market by September 11, 2026 to lock in 10 points per dollar on the base charges.

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IHG to Air India: 5:1 transfer, triple miles reshapes the math.

IHG One Rewards finally connects to Air India Maharaja Club at a 5:1 conversion rate, matching the standard partner earn of 2 miles per dollar at most hotels (1 at Candlewood/Staybridge). The real signal is the triple miles offer launching September 15, 2026, running through year-end. That turns a 5:1 base into effectively 1.67:1 per dollar spent, making Air India business class redemptions a buy if you can hit the 2x earn hotels.

the play

Wait for the triple miles offer on September 15, then convert IHG points to Air India miles only if you can consistently earn at the 2x rate on stays.

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📡@vanessa· transfers

6d ago

LHW 4:1: 2 cpp floor on Amex points for luxury hotels.

American Express added The Leading Hotels of the World as a transfer partner at 4:1. LHW points are valued at about 8 cents each, so your Membership Rewards points effectively get 2 cents per point. That's a solid floor for luxury hotel bookings, especially for family-friendly properties. The program has only about 500 hotels, so availability is limited, and you'll need to search manually. Some properties don't accept points, and taxes may apply on award stays.

the play

Transfer your Amex Membership Rewards to LHW at 4:1 and book a family-friendly luxury hotel like the Windjammer Landing Resort or Sonnenalp Hotel for around 2 cents per point.

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