June Points & Miles Deals: Boost Your Travel Rewards

June Points and Miles Deals: Earn More with These Offers

If you’re looking to maximize your points and miles this June, you’re in for a treat. Some programs are rolling out fantastic promotions that can turn your existing stash into memorable travel experiences. Follow closely as I break these deals down step-by-step — this is the month to leverage your rewards in the best way possible!

Current Promotions and Offers

Let’s dive into what’s hot this month. Here are some standout deals that could significantly increase your rewards game:

1. Marriott Bonvoy®: 5x Points on Weekday Stays Marriott Bonvoy is offering 5x points on weekday stays (Monday through Thursday) at participating properties. Normally, you earn 10 points per dollar spent on stays, but this bump means you’ll earn 50 points per dollar. If you stay at an average Marriott costing $150 a night, that’s 750 points (assuming no other promotions or perks). Use your totals to book sweet spots like category 5 hotels, averaging around 40,000 points per night.

2. World of Hyatt: 2,000 Bonus Points on Two Stays For this month only, World of Hyatt is rewarding guests with an additional 2,000 bonus points when completing two stays. Plus, standard earnings are typically 5 points per dollar. So, if your trips net $250 each (for a total of $500), you’ll be looking at earning around 2,500 base points plus 2,000 bonus points, totaling 4,500 points. You can redeem these for stays that often start around 5,000 points per night at standard category hotels.

3. Delta SkyMiles: 10x Miles on Select Flights If you’re flying Delta this month, look out for the promotion allowing you to earn 10x miles on select flights. For example, if you book a flight priced at $300, you could earn 3,000 base miles. With the bonus, that could be 30,000 miles if your fare qualifies. You could fly transatlantic or intra-Asian routes, which usually require roughly 70,000 miles for round-trip.

Comparative Table of Current Offers

Program	Offer	Earning Rate	Redemption Rate	Total Points Example
Marriott Bonvoy	5x points on weekday stays	50 points per $1	~40,000 points for Cat. 5	750 points for $150 stay
World of Hyatt	2,000 bonus points on two stays	5 points per $1	~5,000 points for Cat. 1	4,500 points for $500 stay
Delta SkyMiles	10x miles on select flights	10 miles per $1	~70,000 for long-haul int’l	30,000 miles for $300 fare

Step-by-Step Strategy to Maximize Your Points

1. Identify Stays or Flights: Start by checking your travel plans for this month. Do you already have a Marriott or Hyatt stay booked? Are you planning a Delta flight? Now’s the time to align your plans with these promotions.

2. Compare Redemption Rates: Use tools like AwardMapper or the airline websites to pinpoint where to redeem your points efficiently. Look for sweet spots based on your desired locations.

3. Keep an Eye on Transfer Ratios: If you’re short on points, consider transferring from a flexible program. For example, Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer to Marriott at a 1:1 ratio, meaning 1,000 points equals 1,000 Marriott points. This could tip the scales if you need just a few thousand to reach your redemption threshold.

4. Make Your Reservations: Once you have enough points to redeem what you want, go for it! Just remember that hotel availability can change rapidly, especially during these promotions. Lock in what’s important to you.

5. Consider Additional Perks: After booking, look for add-ons through Viator or GetYourGuide for excursions at your destination. Sometimes, booking experiences through these platforms can yield additional savings or points.

What To Do Now

Don’t wait! These deals could be gone before you know it. Head to your preferred booking platform or program website to check availability and start planning your next trip. Evaluate where you can combine these promotions to earn more points, and keep an eye out for our next update to stay ahead of any new earning opportunities.

Happy point maximizing!

Rates and availability verified as of June 2023. Subject to change — always confirm on the program’s official website.