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Wyndham Rewards is offering up to a 100% bonus on purchased points through December 31, 2026, matching the best offers we've seen from the program. With the full bonus, you can purchase points for as little as 0.65 cents each. The bonus varies by account, so you'll need to log in to see your offer. Purchases of at least 3,000 points are required to qualify for the maximum bonus. Wyndham has also temporarily doubled its annual purchase limit from 100,000 to 200,000 points before bonuses, allowing eligible members to acquire up to 400,000 points with the full 100% bonus. This can be a good opportunity to save on hotel stays when award prices are favorable compared with cash rates. For example, a hotel charging $300 per night or 30,000 points would effectively cost just $195 if you purchased the points at this rate. Wyndham changed its award chart earlier this year, and award stays range from 5,000 to 45,000 points per night, so there are opportunities to find good value, particularly during expensive travel periods. We still always recommend against buying specutively, and you should check award availability and compare cash prices before purchasing points. You can check your targeted bonus here when logged in to your Wyndham account.

Chase has a new targeted offer providing 10% back on purchases of $100-$500 at Marriott Bonvoy properties in the U.S. The offer is valid through November 23, 2026, and applies to purchases made directly with Marriott, either online or at participating properties. Gift card purchases are excluded, and the statement credit applies only to the first qualifying transaction, so you can't combine smaller purchases to reach the $100 minimum. If you're targeted on multiple Chase cards, you may be able to split a larger hotel bill across those cards to earn multiple credits. We've also recently covered several current Marriott Amex Offers, some of which provide up to 20% back, so check all offers on all cards if you have a Marriott stay planned and hold cards from both banks. Make sure to activate any available offers before making a qualifying purchase.

IHG One Rewards has launched a new promotion offering 5,000 bonus points for every two qualifying nights at select hotels in the U.S. and UK through December 31, 2026. Eligible brands in the U.S. include Kimpton, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Hotel Indigo, and EVEN Hotels, while participating UK brands include Crowne Plaza, InterContinental, Hotel Indigo, and Vignette Collection. The two nights don't need to be consecutive or part of the same stay, and there's no stated cap on the number of bonus points you can earn. Registration is required, and only qualifying paid stays with room charges exceeding $30 per night count toward the promotion. Award stays, Points + Cash bookings, and reservations made through third-party booking sites are excluded. This offer should stack with IHG's existing promotion offering up to 3X points on stays through December 31. If you're also targeted for the offer to earn 20,000 bonus points after two stays, you should be able to stack that as well. To further boost your earnings, look for additional rewards through shopping portals. If you have any eligible IHG stays planned before the end of the year, it's worth checking all these opportunities to maximize your points earnings.

If you can withstand some pressure and know how to say "no, "Holiday Inn Club Vacations is offering discounted 3-day, 2-night vacation packages that include 40,000 IHG One Rewards points in exchange for attending a two-hour timeshare sales presentation. Packages start at $99 plus tax for a stay at a partner hotel or $149 plus tax at a Holiday Inn Club Vacations resort, with options varying by destination. Both packages accommodate up to four guests, and the 40,000 bonus points are awarded after completing the presentation. To qualify, you must be at least 23 years old and have a minimum household income of $50,000. Married or cohabiting couples must attend the presentation together. Travel must be completed within 12 months of purchasing the package, and additional taxes, resort fees, and peak-date surcharges may apply. The packages are generally nonrefundable, and failing to complete the presentation or meet the eligibility requirements can result in a $500 penalty. This could be an excellent deal for travelers comfortable sitting through a timeshare sales pitch, but make sure you understand the restrictions and potential fees before booking. See all the details here.