Your Weekly Travel Point News

May 22nd, 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 - One Million Seat Sale with deals starting at 5,000 miles each way.

💸 Current Transfer Bonuses - Boost your points' value! See which credit card programs are offering transfer bonuses right now.

🏆 Top 5 Current Points Bonuses - From welcome offers to hidden gems, here are the juiciest sign-up bonuses worth grabbing today.

📣 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.

Point Deals with American Airlines

Los Angeles to Mexico City - 5,000 points in Economy

Dallas to San Juan - 5,000 points in Economy

Phoenix to London - 15,000 points in Economy

New York to Paris - 18,000 points in Economy

All fares were accurate at the time of publishing but may change depending on availability. All fares are listed one way.

Current Transfer Bonuses

25% transfer bonus from Chase to Virgin Atlantic (for every one point transferred from Chase, you get 1.25 Virgin Atlantic Flying Miles)

25% transfer bonus from Chase to Air France (for every one point transferred from Chase, you get 1.25 Air France KLM Flying Blue Miles)

20% transfer bonus from Capital One to Qantas (for every one point transferred from Capital One, you get 1.2 Qantas Frequent Flyer Miles)

30% transfer bonus from Citi to Virgin Atlantic (for every one point transferred from Citi, you get 1.3 Virgin Atlantic Flying Miles)

30% transfer bonus from Citi to Qatar (for every one point transferred from Citi, you get 1.3 Qatar Privilege Club Avios Points)

25% transfer bonus from Citi to Wyndham (for every one point transferred from Citi, you get 1.25 Wyndham Rewards points)

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 5 Current Points Bonuses

United Explorer Card - 80,000 Bonus Miles plus an extra 5,000 miles after you add an authorized user to your account in the first 3 months your account is open (Spend $3,000 on card in 3 Months)

American Express Gold Card - 90,000 Bonus Points (Spend $6,000 on card in 6 Months)

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless - 50,000 Bonus Points plus 3 50,000 Free Night Certificates (Spend $6,000 on card in 6 Months)

American Express Platinum Card - 100,000 Bonus Points (Spend $8,000 on card in 6 months) plus receive 10x points (10 points per $1 spent) on restaurants in the first 6 months.

Hilton Honors Aspire Card - 150,000 Hilton Honors Points plus Free Night Certificate every year the card is open (Spend $6,000 on care in 6 months).

Important Points News

  • Buy Wyndham Rewards points with up to a 50-60% bonus on purchases of 8,000 or more points. Deal ends on June 5th. 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 a 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.

  • Buy Marriott Points for up to a 40% bonus on purchases of 2,000 or more points. Deal ends on July 16th. Read more here.

  • Buy Air Canada Aeroplan points for up to a 90% bonus on purchases of 70,000 or more points. Deal ends on June 5th.

  • 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 (Marriotts version of Airbnb) between June 1st and January 4th of 2026 and spend at least $1,500 you can reactive 40,000 Marriott points.

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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