Review: Aloft Chicago O'Hare

The Aloft Chicago O'Hare is a great hotel with reasonable rates and great accessibility to the airport and public transit. I loved the contemporary design and comfortable rooms on a recent stay.

Hotels, ReviewsDerek CookSeptember 24, 2015Georgia Tech football, Chicago, Aloft Hotels, Starwood Hotels, Starwood Preferred Guest

Just signed up for the 60,000 point Citi ThankYou Premier card

Citibank is offering 60,000 bonus Thank You points on the Citi Thank You Premier card if you spend $3,500 in the first three months of holding the card. This is higher than their normal 50,000 bonus point offer so take advantage while you can!

Credit Cards, Points and MilesDerek CookAugust 29, 2015Citi Prestige Card, points and miles, flexible points currencies, Citibank, Georgia Tech football, American Express Starwood Preferred Guest credit card, Citi/AAdvantage Platinum Select MasterCard, Citi ThankYou Points, Citi ThankYou Premier Card

IHG hotels: Points or pay - the analysis

I summarize my analysis for whether I should buy IHG Rewards points for upcoming travel or just pay cash for the rooms.

Hotels, Points and Miles, Travel PlanningDerek CookApril 8, 2015IHG Rewards, Chase IHG Rewards Mastercard, IHG, Daily Getaways, travel planning, hotel reservations, Georgia Tech football, AAA, points and miles

IHG hotels: Points or pay?

Daily Getaways is offering package of IHG Rewards points at a discount to their normal value. Would it be cheaper to buy the points and book rewards nights for upcoming trips or just pay cash? I take a look.

Hotels, Travel Planning, Points and MilesDerek CookApril 1, 2015IHG Rewards, Daily Getaways, Georgia Tech football, Chase IHG Rewards Mastercard, IHG, points and miles