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July 17th, 2025

What is In This Newsletter
✨ What Is My Purpose? - Discover how your points journey can unlock life-changing travel opportunities for you and your family.
🛫 Point Deals with American Airlines - A First Class International Flight for only 17,000 points! Sign me up!
💸 Current Transfer Bonuses - Boost your points' value! See which credit card programs are offering transfer bonuses right now.
🏆 Top Current Points Bonuses by Tiers - From welcome offers to hidden gems, here are the juiciest sign-up bonuses worth grabbing today. From now on, I will show you the best bonuses by Annual Fee (also known as tiers).
📣 Important Points News - Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates in the travel points world—devaluations, new partners, and more.
What Is My Purpose?
After so many years in the financial industry, I discovered my true passion:
Helping people transform their everyday spending into extraordinary travel opportunities.
I believe that traveling without a proper points and miles strategy is like leaving money on the table.
Over the years, I’ve helped countless people turn their everyday purchases into dream vacations, from weekend getaways to round-the-world adventures.
Great International Point Deals
New York to Mallorca - 50,000 points in Business Class
Miami to Casablanca - 50,000 points in Business Class
Washington DC to Budapest - 50,000 points in Business Class
Chicago to Amsterdam - 34,000 points in Premium Economy Class
New York to London - 6,000 points in Economy Class
All fares were accurate at the time of publishing but may change depending on availability. All fares are listed one way.
Current Transfer Bonuses
20% transfer bonus from Chase to Air Canada (for every one point transferred from Chase, you get 1.2 Air Canada Aeroplan)
50% transfer bonus from Citi to Accor Live Limitless (for every one point transferred from Citi, you get 1.5 Accor Live Limitless Points)
20% transfer bonus from Citi to Air France (for every one point transferred from Citi, you get 1.2 Air France KLM Flying Blue)
50% transfer bonus from Chase to Marriott Bonvoy (for every one point transferred from Chase, you get 1.5 Marriott Bonvoy)
15% transfer bonus from American Express to Avianca Airlines (for every one point transferred from Chase, you get 1.15 Avianca LifeMiles)
Can't Figure it out?
Feel like you will never figure the points game out?
I have been there…trust me.
It took seven plus years of research and experience to get to this point; as well as my experience in the financial industry.
Let me be your guide in helping you figure out the points game.
I do complimentary calls every Tuesday to discuss how I can help you.
Top 3 Current Points Bonuses - High Tier Cards
American Express Platinum Card
175,000 Bonus Miles (Worth Apx $3,500)
Spend $8,000 on the card in 6 Months
Annual Fee $695
Chase Sapphire Reserve (Limited Time Bonus)
100,000 Bonus Points + $500 Chase Travel Credit (Worth Apx $2,550)
Spend $5,000 on the card in 3 Months
Annual Fee = $795
United Club Card
90,000 Bonus Points (Worth Apx $1,170)
Spend $5,000 on the card in 3 Months
Annual Fee = $695
Top 3 Current Points Bonuses - Mid Tier Cards
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Card (Limited Time Bonus)
80,000 Bonus Points (Worth Apx $1,550)
Spend $3,500 on the card in 4 Months
Annual Fee = $0 for the first year and $99 thereafter
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card (Limited Time Bonus)
Earn 5 Free Nights
Spend $5,000 on the first 3 Months
Annual Fee = $99
Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (Limited Time Bonus)
75,000 Bonus Points (Worth Apx $1,500)
Spend $5,000 on the card in 3 Months
Annual Fee = $95
Top 3 Current Points Bonuses - Low Tier Cards
Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card
60,000 Bonus Miles + Free Night Certificate (Worth Apx $770)
Spend $2,000 on the card in 3 Months
No Annual Fee
IHG One Rewards Traveler Card
120,000 Bonus Points (Worth Apx $600)
Spend $2,000 on the card in 3 Months
No Annual Fee
Wyndham Earner Card
60,000 Bonus Points (Worth Apx $564)
Spend $2,000 on the card in 3 Months
No Annual Fee
Important Points News (Newest News at Top)
Earn 60,000 Wyndham Rewards points if you purchase a Gold or Platinum Home Warranty. Read More here.
Singapore Airlines is offering deep discounts on select business-class trips when you book with points before July 31st. Access the full list here.
Hyatt is offering 3x points on stays from their Homes & Hideaway collection (Hyatt’s version of Airbnb) if you stay before September 7th. Read more here.
Hyatt is offering 3x points on stays in Latin America & the Caribbean. You will need to register in advance. This promotion runs until October 14th. You can learn more here.
JSX just started its first loyalty program called Club JSX. Read more about it here.
Earn 50,000 Alaska Airlines miles when taking out a mortgage with Rate.com. Learn more here.
Chase is no longer offering their Chase Freedom Flex card to the general public. If you still wish to obtain it, you will need to access it through this private link.
Earn 20 Flying Blue miles per euro spent on Hertz bookings made by July 19th and completed by October 30th. Rentals must be booked through the promotion page.
Earn 3x the base rate on stays of four nights or more at participating Marriott Homes & Villias properties in the Caribbean and Latin America. Read more here.
If you stay at a Best Western branded property between May 12th and September 1st you can receive 10,000 bonus points after you stay for 3 nights (earn up to 20,000 points). Read more here.
If you stay at an IHG-branded property between May 20th and August 31st, you can earn either 2,000 bonus points for every two nights or 8,000 bonus points for every four nights. Read more here.
You can get special perks if you stay at a Kimpton hotel between May 19th and August 31st and use the social password “social sent me” during check-in.
If you stay at a Marriott Homes and Villas property (Marriott’s version of Airbnb) between June 1st and January 4th of 2026 and spend at least $1,500, you can reactivate 40,000 Marriott points.
Marriott and United are teaming up for a dual accrual promotion. You can earn up to 1,500 Marriott points AND 1,000 United Miles. Read more here or here.
Air France-KLM Flying Blue program announced promotional rewards for July. Check them out here.
Current Point Purchase Deals (Newest at Top)
Choice Privileges program is offering a 40% discount when purchasing points. This is available through August 25th.
Get up to a 50% bonus on the purchase of Lufthansa miles & more when purchasing 100,000 miles ($2,070). Read more here.
Get up to 60% bonus on the purchase of Wyndham Rewards points when buying 3,000+. Read more here.
Alaska Airlines is offering you the opportunity to buy Alaska Airlines Miles with up to a 60% bonus (i.e., buy 40,000 miles and receive a total of 64,000 miles).
Feeling Overwhelmed?
You can try my “Mastering Points and Miles Course".
This is what you will learn:
✅ How points & miles work and why they’re valuable
✅ The different types of travel rewards and how to use them
✅ Fastest ways to earn points & miles without extra spending
✅ Choosing the right travel credit cards for your goals
✅ Travel perks like lounge access, free nights, and upgrades
✅ Advanced strategies to maximize your rewards
✅ My personal approach and best-kept secrets
Happy Traveling!!!
David Packer - Travel Point Dad

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