Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for May 2024
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Some of the below offers may be targeted.
From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles, we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you can book the vacation of your dreams.
For May, we found promotions to save when paying with points on Virgin Voyages cruises and earn double points on every Hilton booking this summer (which officially started this week). But that’s not all.
We’re helping our readers each week by rounding up ongoing monthly promotions so you don’t have to scour the internet for the best reward redemptions and offers. From frequent flyer programs and hotel rewards programs to credit card offers to help maximize your spending, make the most of your points and miles redemptions with these lucrative offers.
Here’s our list of some noteworthy new points and miles promotions for May.
Airline loyalty program promotions (May 2024)
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Airline loyalty programs can offer trip discounts on certain dates, the chance to earn more miles for future travel and deals to rack up points toward elite status. Below are some of the offers we’ve found for this week.
Delta SkyMiles Mother’s Day bonus
Looking for that perfect gift for mom? With Mother’s Day approaching, Delta Air Lines is offering bonus Delta SkyMiles if you make a purchase through the airline’s shopping portal through Friday.
Earn 500 bonus miles when you spend at least $100 through SkyMiles Shopping, Delta’s shopping portal.
This is a one-time bonus applied on top of your regular miles earned through SkyMiles Shopping.
The offer expires May 3.
Related: Best airline credit cards
Hotel loyalty program promotions (May 2024)
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Hotel loyalty programs occasionally offer discounted stays, ways to earn extra points and deals at various properties. We collected some of this month’s active deals below.
Bonus points on Best Western stays
If you’re a Best Western Rewards member who plans on staying with the chain this summer, you’ll want to book soon to get the most out of this promo before it expires May 5.
Earn 2,000 bonus points for each night you stay with Best Western on all nights stayed through Sept. 2.
You can stay up to 50 nights with this promotion, which means you can earn up to 100,000 bonus points.
You must book all travel through Best Western’s website by May 5 to earn bonus points on your nights with this deal.
Related: Best hotel credit cards
Credit card promotions (May 2024)
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Credit card issuers sometimes offer deals and discounts for certain cardholders on everything from airfare to restaurant dining. We rounded up some credit card promotions that are active now. (Some offers may be targeted.)
Targeted Chase Offer with IHG Hotels & Resorts
If you hold an eligible Chase credit card (we found this on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve®), you may be targeted for an offer with IHG Hotels & Resorts.
Get 10% cash back when you spend at least $100 at IHG Hotels & Resorts.
The offer expires May 20.
Targeted Chase Offer on ResortPass
We’ve also found an offer to earn cash back on a purchase with ResortPass.
Get 20% cash back when you spend $100 or more with ResortPass.
The offer expires May 31.
Targeted Chase Offer at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center and Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
We’ve found deals across multiple cards for stays at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, as well as Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida.
Get 15% cash back when you spend at least $100 on a direct booking with Gaylord Opryland or Gaylord Palms.
Both offers expire May 31.
Targeted Chase Offer at Westin Hotels & Resorts
Marriott Bonvoy loyalists, check your Chase Offers to see if you’re targeted for a new deal with Westin Hotels & Resorts.
Get 10% cash back when you spend at least $100 on a Westin stay.
The offer expires June 8.
Targeted Chase Offer with Turo
If you’re looking to rent a car, check to see if your Chase card was targeted for a recent offer with Turo.
Earn $10 cash back when you spend $100 or more on your Turo purchase.
The offer expires June 14.
Targeted American Express Offer with The Global Ambassador Hotel
Looking to treat yourself out west? Check to see if your American Express card was targeted for this offer for a luxury stay at The Global Ambassador Hotel in Phoenix. (We found this deal on the American Express® Gold Card.)
Get a one-time $200 statement credit when you use your enrolled eligible card to spend at least $1,000 in one or more purchases at The Global Ambassador Hotel.
Book directly with the hotel here.
The offer expires July 29.
Targeted Amex Offer on Hilton stays in Nevada
If you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas or anywhere in Nevada this summer, log in to see if your Amex was targeted for this offer at a participating Hilton.
Get a one-time $90 statement credit by using your enrolled card to spend a minimum of $400 on the room rate and room charges at participating Hilton properties in Nevada (including Las Vegas).
Book through Hilton’s website.
The offer expires July 31.
Targeted Amex Offer at select Opal Collection properties in Florida
Taking a summer vacation to Florida? If you’re targeted for this Amex Offer, you could get cash back as a statement credit on select stays at Opal Collection properties in Florida.
Get a one-time $100 statement credit when you use your enrolled eligible card to spend $500 or more on the room rate and room charges at participating Opal Collection properties.
Book directly on the Opal Collection website.
The offer expires Sept. 30.
Targeted Amex Offer on a stay at PGA National Resort
Golf fans, this one is for you. Check your Amex Offers to see if you’ve been targeted for this deal on a stay at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Get a one-time $100 statement credit by using your enrolled eligible card to spend at least $500 on the room rate and room charges when you pay for your stay at PGA National Resort.
Book directly at the PGA National Resort website.
The offer expires Sept. 30.
Targeted Amex Offer with Margaritaville Beach House Key West
If you’re looking to get away to Margaritaville, see if your American Express card (we found this on The Platinum Card® from American Express) has been targeted to earn cash back for staying at Margaritaville Beach House Key West.
Get a one-time $100 statement credit when you use your card to spend at least $500 in purchases on the room rate and room charges.
Book directly at the Margaritaville Resorts website.
The offer expires Sept. 30.
Targeted Amex Offer with Lotte Hotel Seattle
Considering a trip to the heart of Seattle? American Express has targeted some cardholders to earn cash back on a stay with Lotte Hotel Seattle through the end of October.
Get a one-time $100 statement credit by using your enrolled card to spend at least $500 on the room rate and room charges at Lotte Hotel Seattle.
Book directly with Lotte Hotel Seattle at the hotel’s website.
The offer expires Oct. 29.
Ongoing travel deals
In addition to these new offers, there are many others from previous weeks that are still available. These include:
Enroll in a Sixt rental car status match with multiple airline and hotel program partners.
Earn double Amtrak Guest Rewards points on qualifying Amtrak travel this spring. You must register for the promotion and be an Amtrak Guest Rewards member to earn bonus points. The offer ends May 21.
Enroll in an Air France-KLM Flying Blue status match opportunity if you are a United Kingdom resident. Successful enrollment in the status match is contingent upon submitting an application, proving equivalent elite status in one of 13 eligible airline loyalty programs and paying a fee determined by your status match level. There is no publicly available end date for this promotion.
Earn bonus World of Hyatt points for attending a virtual timeshare presentation. You must reside in an eligible U.S. state and meet an annual income requirement, among other requirements. You must request information here to learn more about this promotion. There is no publicly available end date for this offer.
Save when booking with participating Kimpton properties in the U.S. Book by May 15. Stay by Sept. 2.
Earn double Wyndham Rewards points when you stay at select La Quinta by Wyndham Del Sol hotels. Book by May 17. Stay by July 31.
Earn bonus points as an IHG One Rewards member for stays at Iberostar Beachfront properties when you register for the offer and complete your stay by May 20.
Earn cash back on spending with The Motley Fool or American Airlines AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points from the American Airlines shopping portal when purchasing a Motley Fool subscription as an American Express cardmember. The offer expires May 5.
Get an exclusive rate on tickets to the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte between May 8 and 12 with a Wells Fargo card. The offer is available to select Wells Fargo customers while supplies last.
Additionally, there are many stand-alone Amex Offers and Chase Offers still available across a variety of credit cards.
Targeted Amex Offers
Earn bonus Membership Rewards points when spending with Oceania Cruises. The offer expires May 7.
Earn cash back on purchases at Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley. The offer expires May 11.
Earn cash back as a statement credit when you stay at The Ned NoMad Hotel in New York. The offer expires May 12.
Earn cash back as a statement credit on purchases at participating Viceroy Hotels and Resorts (U.S. city stays). The offer expires May 14.
Earn cash back as a statement credit on an eligible stay at select Hilton resorts and destinations. The offer expires May 15.
Earn additional Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on qualifying purchases with Seabourn. The offer expires May 31.
Earn cash back as a statement credit on prepaid hotel bookings through Amex’s direct Expedia link. The offer expires May 31.
Earn cash back as a one-time statement credit on purchases at participating Caesars Rewards Las Vegas destinations. The offer expires May 31.
Earn cash back as a one-time statement credit on purchases at participating Mandarin Oriental properties in the U.S., Europe and Asia. The offer expires May 31.
Earn cash back as a statement credit on purchases with Go Rentals, a rental car company. The offer expires June 1.
Earn a one-time statement credit on purchases with IHG Hotels & Resorts’ mainstream brands. The offer expires June 15.
Earn cash back as a statement credit on a stay at The Saguaro Palm Springs. The offer expires June 18.
Earn cash back as a one-time statement credit on stays at The Line Hotels. The offer expires June 18.
Earn a one-time statement credit on a single purchase at Hard Rock Hotel New York. The offer expires June 18.
Earn a one-time statement credit on charges at participating Secrets Resorts & Spas and Impression by Secrets resorts. Book at the Hyatt Inclusive Collection website by July 14.
Earn cash back as a one-time statement credit on purchases at Grand Hyatt properties in the U.S. and internationally. The offer expires June 30.
Earn cash back on stays with Minor Hotels Group. The offer expires July 31.
Earn cash back in the form of a statement credit on transactions with Carnival Cruise Line. The offer expires Aug. 1.
Earn bonus Membership Rewards points on a stay at a Canyon Ranch resort. The offer expires Aug. 12.
Earn a one-time statement credit when you spend at Equinox Hotel at Hudson Yards. The offer expires Aug. 16.
Get a one-time statement credit on purchases across multiple Boyne Golf resorts in Michigan. The offer expires Sept. 1.
Earn cash back on online purchases with ResortPass. The offer expires Sept. 30.
Earn cash back as a one-time statement credit on stays at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The offer expires Oct. 4.
Targeted Chase Offers
Earn cash back on a stay at Element hotels. The offer expires May 22.
Earn cash back when you stay at AC Hotels, Four Points by Sheraton, Le Meridien, Sheraton and/or TownePlace Suites. The offer expires May 23.
Earn cash back when you stay at select brands in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio (Autograph Collection Hotels, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Renaissance Hotels and SpringHill Suites). The offers expire May 29.
Earn cash back on a stay with Best Western. The offer expires May 31.
Earn bonus IHG One Rewards points after activating the offer and meeting a spending threshold. You qualify for this offer if you hold an eligible IHG One Rewards cobranded card and are targeted for the offer. You must activate the offer by June 30.
Remember that these are targeted, and you must activate the offers before making eligible purchases to enjoy the cash back or bonus points.
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