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12.31.2005

Free Flights in Europe - Book by Jan 8, 2006


SkyEurope wishes you a prosperous New Year!

Celebrate with us and save!

Book your flight between 24 December and 8 January 2006 at skyeurope.com for selected destinations and you may fly between January 9 and March 25 FREE OF CHARGE*.

But hurry up, as the number of free seats is limited.


Toast the new year with bonus miles and low fares



Toast to the new year with new low fares from United! Want to get away somewhere different to ring in the New Year? United can help you get to where you want to be, for less. Book until January 10th, 2006 at united.com for new low fares!

Just as a thank you to start off this new year you will be rewarded with not just the standard 1,000 bonus miles for booking on united.com, but an additional 1,006 bonus miles, for a grand total of 2,006 bonus miles! Celebrate the new year with this new offer! What a Happy New Year it will be!
Book Now - click blue line above


12.30.2005

Enter to win trip to Hawaii and a Ford Explorer




Ford Ironman athletes from around the world will soon head to Kona, Hawaii - swimming, biking and running their way to the finish line. But it's you who could end up winning! Enter the Ford Road to Kona Sweepstakes!



One Grand Prize winner will score a 2007 Ford Explorer outfitted with Ford Ironman gear, plus a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to the 2006 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii! The winner will enjoy behind-the-scenes tours and experience the race with Ford Ironman VIP treatment from start to finish.

click on blue line above to enter


12.29.2005

Winter Cash and Miles - Roundtrip Fares for as low as $119* plus 10,000 WorldPerks Miles TO THE CARIBBEAN and MEXICO


Take advantage of great savings when you purchase tickets using a combination of cash plus Northwest WorldPerks miles. A 14-day advance purchase is required so don't delay!

Details for travel within the U.S. 48 or from select cities in the U.S. 48 to Mexico, Nassau and Grand Cayman:

* Tickets must be purchased no later than February 7, 2006.
* Outbound travel permitted between January 11 and February 21, 2006.
* Travel must be completed by March 2, 2006.
* Offer is valid for up to four passengers per reservation.
Click on blue line above to get all the info


12.28.2005

Earn 1,000 Mileage Plus® bonus miles every time you purchase a UnitedEscapes package. Ends. 12/31


Create a package to any destination United flies worldwide. You’ll get the lowest price guaranteed and 1,000 bonus miles.

Recent package finds:

Las Vegas from $255*
3 night package includes air+hotel
Hotel: Tropicana Hotel and Casino
Depart: 01/13/06 from Los Angeles

San Francisco from $278*
3 night package includes air+hotel
Hotel: King George Hotel
Depart: 01/13/06 from Los Angeles

Chicago from $319*
3 night package includes air+hotel
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Chicago
Depart: 01/13/06 from Washington-Dulles

UnitedEscapes Low Price Guarantee
You are guaranteed the lowest price when you purchase a UnitedEscapes package. If you find the same package for less within 24 hours of purchase, we'll refund the difference up to $100.

Earn 1,000 Mileage Plus® bonus miles every time you purchase a UnitedEscapes package that includes a roundtrip United®, TedSM or United Express® flight. Simply complete your trip and receive 1,000 bonus miles in addition to your flight miles.

To qualify for this offer you must make your UnitedEscapes purchase by December 31, 2005 and complete your travel by December 31, 2006.


12.27.2005

New Economy Plus AccessSM allows you to enjoy the extra legroom in United's Economy Plus® section for one year. + earn 5,000 miles


Purchase the new Economy Plus Access
United is the only airline offering Economy Plus® seating which provides up to 5 inches of extra legroom. Economy Plus is available on domestic and international United flights, on United Express* and Ted in the seating section in the front of economy.

With the introduction of Economy Plus Access, you can now reserve, at the time of booking, Economy Plus seats for yourself and a guest traveling on the same reservation.
ualify for this offer. Not a member of Mileage Plus? Enroll now.

Purchase - Earn 5,000 bonus miles with purchase.
Purchase an Economy Plus Access package by February 28, 2006 and earn 5,000 bonus miles


12.26.2005

Now is the time to pump up your airline miles or hotel points accounts


"Apply for Rewards Credit Cards Online in 3 easy steps

1. Compare current offers from Visa®, MasterCard®, Discover®, and American Express®.
2. Click Apply. A new browser will open.
3. Complete the online application.

Credit card rewards allow you to earn points with every purchase. These points can then be used to obtain everything from cash rebates, vacation packages, and airline tickets to flatscreen TV's, DVD's, or movie tickets.In general, airline rewards tend to offer the most free points when you sign-up, but often charge an annual fee. Cash rebate and merchandise rewards cards, on the other hand, generally do not charge annual fees and usually offer very low interest rates"
The Pointswizard.com Spin: a great opportunity to jump start your collecting of miles or points.


12.25.2005

Join the Bennigan's Restaurant Club - get all kinds of goodies- including for your birthday


Get in on all the fun by joining the Bennigan's Club. You'll receive information on future promotions, new menu items, offers and savings. Fill out the form below to become a Bennigan's Club Member. Members will receive periodic emails letting them know what is going on at Bennigan's. Any information you provide will remain confidential. It's the Bennigan's policy not to sell, distribute, rent, or in any way make available your personal information to a third party.
click on blue line above/then on Bennigan's Club box on the right side of the screen


12.24.2005

Earn up to 20,000 bonus miles on SkyTeam Intercontinental flights


SkyTeam Marks Anniversary with Bonus Miles

To publicize its fifth anniversary, SkyTeam is offering members of its partner airlines' frequent flyer programs up to 20,000 bonus miles for international flights operated by SkyTeam carriers Aeromexico, Air France-KLM, Alitalia, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta and Northwest.

To participate, members of participating SkyTeam partner programs must register between Dec. 5, 2005 and Jan. 27, 2006.

Then, between Feb. 6, 2006 and Apr. 30, 2006, registered travelers will earn 2,000 bonus miles for each eligible intercontinental flight segment, up to a maximum of ten segments.( Note Continental and Korean airlines are not participating )
Click on blue line above to get all the info and register


12.23.2005

Enter to win a Vacation to Antigua & Barbuda


You and a guest could be on your way to Antigua & Barbuda, where the beach is just the beginning! Enter today for your chance to win.

The Antigua Hotels & Tourist Association invites you to experience the beauty of Antigua & Barbuda. Fill out the form below to enter to win a fabulous getaway for two. The lucky winner will receive 2 round trip airline tickets to Antigua as well as 6 nights all-inclusive hotel accommodations on the island.

The Pointswizard.com Spin: You never know-it could be you that wins


12.22.2005

Reserve select Silversea voyages and enjoy savings of up 50% and 25,000 bonus miles from Continental OnePass


Known the world over for unparalled service. Luxurious all-suite, all-inclusive accommodations. Truly remarkable itineraries, from the 9-time winner of Condé Nast Traveler's "Best Small Ship Cruise Line".

Welcome to the world of Silversea, and the world of luxury cruising. Luxury is more than all-inclusive at its most divine. It is every desire fulfilled ... days relishing the rare and embracing the exotic ... joy, satisfaction and unexpected pleasures ... the perfection of time well-spent... it is simply the finest leisure travel experience the world has to offer.


12.21.2005

2 for 1 At The Wyndham Cap Tremblant Canada- Ski and then stay in a Deluxe 2-bedroom mountain home with shuttle to Tremblant resort.



2 for 1 At The Wyndham Cap Tremblant

Special Offer Category: Wyndham ByRequest

Wyndham Cap Tremblant Mountain Resort
Wyndham ByRequest member offer - The Wyndham Cap Tremblant is located a few minutes from the slopes of Tremblant - the #1 resort in Eastern North-America. As a valued ByRequest member, book two consecutive nights for the price of one.

Offer Includes:

* Deluxe 2-bedroom mountain home
* Parking
* Shuttle to Tremblant resort
* Complimentary Movies
* Wi-Fi access

To Book: Click on the blue line above to get all the details
If you are not already a member of Wyndham ByRequest, but would like to take advantage of this offer and many others, Join Now to begin enjoying member benefits immediately.


12.20.2005

An Exclusive American AAdvantage Special Offer


Coming January 2006 - AAdvantage Platinum® and AAdvantage Gold® members enjoy Elite Status through February 2007!

AAdvantage Platinum or AAdvantage Gold status offers frequent travelers benefits that can make all the difference when flying. To help make sure loyal elite status members don't miss out on another year of valuable benefits, American Airlines is offering a special opportunity for members who do not requalify for 2006.

Enjoy another full year of elite status by renewing your AAdvantage Platinum or AAdvantage Gold membership for a one-time fee, extending your status through February 28, 2007.

click on blue line above to get all the info


12.19.2005

Enter to win-Two million Marriott Rewards points plus 2 million miles in a choice of airline programs plus $5,000 in Hertz rental certificates


Imagine relaxing on the sun-kissed sandy beaches of the Caribbean or whisking down the majestic mountains of an alpine paradise. A romantic stroll along the Seine or championing some of the world’s finest fairways. Discovery, adventure and memories of a lifetime await you at every turn. Whichever direction you choose, Marriott Vacation Club International can take you there.

This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Enter Today and Marriott Vacation Club
could show you the world..
The Pointswizard.com Spin: someone going to win-it could be you


12.18.2005

15% discount off flights on United Airlines - you just need your Hilton Honors #


Now Hilton HHonors Members can save on United…and enjoy a fall or winter getaway for less. Enter your e-mail address to receive your e-Certificate for a 15% off e-Certificate valid on qualifying flights of $150 or more on united.com.
Within ten minutes of registration, you will receive an e-mail containing a unique 15%-off electronic certificate number, good only on united.com.
need more than one certificate-use a different email address


12.17.2005

AMTRAK Guest Rewards ups points needed for redemption as of 1/3/06 - redeem now


Some point redemption levels have changed; please take the time to review these changes as they will go into effect January 3, 2006. Amtrak Guest Rewards will still offer travel redemptions for as low as 1,000 points. Additionally, we will continue to provide numerous bonus point opportunities throughout the year, be sure to watch for communications that contain these valuable offers. Remember that using our Amtrak Guest Rewards partners is another great way to earn additional points.

Redemption Item Updates:

Description New Points
Acela Express/Metroliner Business Class 8,000
Acela Express/Metroliner First Class 10,500
Business Class 1 Zone 6,500
Business Class 2 Zones 10,500
Business Class Special Northeast Zone 6,500
Coach Class 1 Zone 5,500
Coach Class 2 Zones 8,000
Coach Class 3 Zones 10,500
Coach Class Special Northeast Zone 3,000
$50 Gift Cards 6,000
New $100 Gift Cards 10,000
Click on blue line above for all the info


Earn 5,000 United Mileage Plus® bonus miles


Earn 5,000 United Mileage Plus® bonus miles in St. Lucia
Relax for a week on the sandy beaches of St. Lucia, and each adult in your party will bring home 5,000 United bonus miles as a special souvenir from United Vacations.

Simply use promotional code STLUCIA at time of booking and be sure to enter the Mileage Plus account numbers for each adult on the reservation. This outstanding miles opportunity is available for vacations that include air and hotel with travel Feb 5 - Apr 30, 2006. But don't delay, your plans must be booked by Dec 31, 2005 to qualify!
Click on blue line above


12.16.2005

WOW - Transfer your Hilton HHonors points to another HHonors member!!!

The Point Transfer Program works both ways!

You can request or give points for any occasion, such as:

* Vacations
* Birthdays
* Graduations
* Weddings and Honeymoons

Either way, the Point Transfer Program places HHonors rewards — vacations, cruises, merchandise and more — within easy reach.

Get started! Choose the blue line above
The Pointswizard.com Spin: Combine your points with your wife's points. or give them to your kids to use etc, etc.


12.15.2005

Shop with any three retailers* at ShopOnePass ( Continental Airlines) during the month of December and earn 1,000 bonus miles


Enjoy the convenience of online shopping and earn OnePass miles for each dollar spent with your favorite brand retailers. Simply begin your online shopping sessions from the OnePass shopping and gift partner listings, select the store of your choice and watch the miles add up.

Shop with any three retailers* at ShopOnePass during the month of December and earn 1,000 bonus miles. With over 40 of your favorite retail merchants including Target, Apple Store and Circuit City, you are sure to find the perfect gift for everyone.

* To receive bonus miles, purchases must be made with three different retailers.

The Pointswizard.com Spin: Go for the extra miles while you get those last minute gifts


12.14.2005

Hot Deal from Enterprise Rent a Car - Maximum Weekend. Minimum Price.


Book at Enterprise.com, you'll save 50% on their standard daily rates for weekend rentals. With more than 5,000 participating locations, you are sure to find a location that's convenient. So, pick Enterprise and enjoy your weekends to the max!


12.13.2005

EARN UP TO 7,000 BONUS MILES WITH THE NEW SPRINT


Now that Sprint and Nextel have come together, there are even more exciting choices! Sign up for any of the great new Sprint PCS® or Nextel® phones and plans and earn up to 7,000 bonus miles. When you purchase and activate a new line of Sprint PCS® or Nextel® service you can earn up to 7,000 bonus miles (awarded in seven monthly increments, 1,000 bonus miles per month). Welcome to a future full of possibility.

Clickon the blue line above to learn more about these great offers at your local Sprint store


12.12.2005

Reactivate AAmiles - Reactivate some or all of your expired American AAdvantage miles - HURRY ends December 31, 2005


For a limited time, you can reactivate some or all of your expired AAdvantage miles and use them to claim awards. Through this special offer, you can extend the life of expired miles and quickly boost your available mileage balance.

Eligibility
Miles that expired on or after December 31, 2002 are eligible for reactivation
There's no limit to the number of expired miles you can reactivate
The price to reactivate miles is $50 for every 5,000 miles, plus a $30 processing fee per transaction, per account
This offer is available June 27, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Reactivate Miles by Phone Or Email

Example:
Reactivate 24,500 miles from one account for a cost of $280. That's a $250 mileage reactivation fee and a $30 transaction fee.
Reactivate 5,000 AAdvantage miles for $80. That's a $50 mileage reactivation fee and a $30 transaction fee.

You have until December 31, 2005 to reactivate expired miles and make them available for award redemption. If you're looking to increase your account balance or quickly gain miles needed for an award, then reactivateAAmiles may be the way to go!


Reactivated AAdvantage miles will be credited to your account as a mileage bonus and do not count toward elite status qualification. Please allow 72 hours for the miles to post to your account. You will have at least 36 months in which to redeem reactivated miles for an award. Reactivated miles will not expire as long as your account has qualifying activity in any 36-month period.
click on blue line above to get started


12.11.2005

3000 Bonus Points Every Third Night


Now earn up to 30,000 bonus points or 10,000 bonus miles.

Register to earn 3,000 bonus points or 1,000 bonus miles* every 3rd qualifying night—even if you don’t stay consecutive nights.

WHEN: January 16–April 30, 2006

WHERE: Any InterContinental®, Crowne Plaza®, Hotel Indigo™, Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn Express®, Express by Holiday Inn™, Staybridge Suites® or Candlewood Suites® hotel worldwide.
Click on blue line above for al the info


12.10.2005

WIN a 5 night getaway to any luxury Westin Hotel & Resort!


Runner's World will send one lucky winner to the Westin Hotel & Resort of his or her choice. Enter the Runner's World Paradise Found Sweepstakes and you could be the lucky winner of a 5 night getaway to a luxury Westin Hotel & Resort! Play a round of golf, relieve tired muscles with an expert massage, take a dip in the pool, or enjoy a three-mile run with the hotel's Running Concierge. Westin Hotels & Resorts and Runner's World has everything you need to kick back and relax -- whatever your pleasure.

Don't miss your chance. Click on blue line above


12.09.2005

SPIRT AIRLINE SALE-With fares starting at $9* each way, based on a roundtrip purchase


More Bling for Less Ching Sale

Ever feel like you just can't stretch your dollars far enough? Well Spirit Airlines has the solution. With fares starting at an unbelievably low $9* each way, based on a roundtrip purchase, just a little ching will get you a whole lotta bling.

Because everybody wants to get a lot when they pay just a little, fares for this sale are likely to sell out fast. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, December 11, 2005.
Flights from New YORK area to FLORIDA among those available

Start saving your ching today!


Buy wine then get 25,000 miles -enough for a free airline ticket


Hartwick and Grove has developed an exclusive section for Mileage Plus and Mileage Plus Visa cardholders, featuring hand-picked offerings of our best wines.

Earn 25,000 Mileage Plus miles. When you spend over $1,000 on a single Hartwick & Grove order and pay with your " Mileage Plus Visa Card", you'll receive 25 miles per dollar. That's 25,000 miles for a $1,000 purchase. As you know, 25,000 miles gets you a round trip ticket to anywhere United flies in the continental United States, so start making travel plans.

Harvest special offer now through December 31, 2005.

Earn 2500 extra bonus miles when you spend $50. This is in addition to the miles per dollar spent. Offer limited to one 2500 bonus per mileage number.

Mileage Plus Visa cardholders: Double Your Miles - Earn 20 miles per dollar spent!
Mileage Plus Members: Earn 10 miles per dollar spent!
Click on blue line above for the info.


Purchase, transfer or donate your United miles-Here are great gift ideas for the holidays.



A great gift idea: Mileage Plus miles - click on the blue line above for all the details

As a Mileage Plus member, you have four different ways to give miles to yourself or someone else this holiday season.

Personal Miles—Through December 31, 2005, you can purchase miles for personal use, which is great when you're just a few thousand miles short of your next award ticket. So if you're visiting friends and family over the holidays, don't wait. Purchase your Personal Miles today to fly off and reconnect with the people who mean the most to you.
You can purchase up to 25,000 miles in 1,000-mile increments.

Transfer Miles—Now you can help friends and family visit you for the holidays by sharing your miles. Give up to 60,000 miles, up to 15,000 miles per recipient, through December 31, 2005.

Give Miles—Give the gift of travel with Give Miles®! You can purchase miles online for your friends and family even if you don't know their Mileage Plus account numbers. To make your gift-giving easier, you can even send an electronic gift card or print out a gift certificate. Your recipient can apply these miles toward award travel on United or any Mileage Plus airline partner, or toward upgrades on United.

Charity Miles—Make a difference in the lives of those in need by donating your miles to charitable causes.
These miles allow aid workers to travel in to devastated areas-like regions affected by the tsunami and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita-and survivors to travel out for medical treatment.


12.08.2005

Martha Stewart Apprentice sale from SONG AIRLINES


Origins & destinations
Boston, Hartford, New York, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm, San Juan, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle
Fares $59-109* one way / buy tickets by December 12, 2005


12.07.2005

Earn 15 Delta SkyMiles for each dollar you spend at SKY MALL!


SkyMall has everything you need this holiday season. And now through December 31, 2005, earn 15 SkyMiles for every dollar you spend. With items from catalogs such as Frontgate®, Hammacher Schlemmer® and The Sharper Image®, SkyMall has the perfect gift for everyone on your list.


12.06.2005

Airline mile and reward credit cards: Compare & apply online


"Apply for Rewards Credit Cards Online in 3 easy steps

1. Compare current offers from Visa®, MasterCard®, Discover®, and American Express®.
2. Click Apply. A new browser will open.
3. Complete the online application.

Credit card rewards allow you to earn points with every purchase. These points can then be used to obtain everything from cash rebates, vacation packages, and airline tickets to flatscreen TV's, DVD's, or movie tickets.In general, airline rewards tend to offer the most free points when you sign-up, but often charge an annual fee. Cash rebate and merchandise rewards cards, on the other hand, generally do not charge annual fees and usually offer very low interest rates"
The Pointswizard.com Spin: a great opportunity to jump start your collecting of miles or points.


12.05.2005

Join United's Silver Wings Plus® - get discounted airfares on United and earn more miles every trip.-Receive 15,000 bonus miles for enrolling online



Enjoy discounted airfares on United and earn more miles every trip.

And receive 15,000 bonus miles1 for enrolling online.
If you're age 55 or older, you qualify for membership in a very special club at United that entitles you to exclusive benefits. Become a Silver Wings Plus member for complete access to customized savings and privileges from United and our Mileage Plus® partners:

-Receive $300 in Travel Credits2 each year of your membership. Credits are valid on all United, United Express®
and TedSM flights.
-Use up to $100 in credits toward any ticket purchase for yourself or a companion.
-Gain exclusive access to our USA Collection zone fares – starting at $152 roundtrip.
-Enjoy Discounts on flights to Europe and Latin America – as low as $330 roundtrip.
-Share the savings – Companions of any age travel for the same fare.
-Take advantage of discounts on cruises, hotels, car rentals and more.
-Earn double miles1 – up to 12,500 – whenever you fly United, United Express and Ted and whenever you use -Mileage Plus car rental, hotel, and cruise partners booked through the Silver Wings Plus Travel Center.
-Earn 1,000 additional miles6 per cabin per day when you book a 10-day or longer cruise, and receive a free -bottle of champagne or wine.

Enjoy a two category upgrade7 on select sailings of Celebrity Cruises® and a $200 shipboard credit8 on Oceania CruisesSM.
-With all these travel savings, membership pays for itself many times over.


12.04.2005

1 inch cube mp3 player - holds 500 songs + FM radio- $99 - Great for traveling


Click on blue line above to get info+ 5 free music downloads
mobiBLU 512 MB Cube Digital Audio Player Features:

• MP3, WMA, WMA DRM playback
• Platform support: PC and Mac
• 512 MB flash memory (up to 250 WMA songs)
• OLED (organic LED) display screen and blue back light color
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Signal to noise ratio (SNR): 90 dB
• Equalizer modes: Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, Live, Custom
• Hi-speed USB 2.0 (25 Mbps)
• Audio line-out
• FM radio: 50 dB; 87.5 to 108 MHz
• FM/Voice recorder
• Clock and date display
• Sleep timer
• SRS (Sound Retrieval System) WOW 3D Sound Effects
• Batteries: built-in, rechargeable Lithium-Polymer
• Dimensions: 0.94"H x 0.94"W x 0.94"D
• Weight: 0.63 oz
only at WALMART.com


12.03.2005

Tips to bypass phone systems to quickly find a human - many travel sites mentioned

IVR Cheat Sheet™ to help you quickly get to a human when you are trying to call a company for service.
thanks to Dr. Fox for the tip


12.02.2005

Starwood is offering triple points on hotel stays - you must register - ends Dec. 21




As a Starwood Preferred Guest®, (Sheraton,Westin, W, St. Regis etc.etc) you already understand the value and flexibility of Starpoints® and we are pleased to offer you a unique opportunity to earn even more. Register now and receive triple Starpoints on all stays at Starwood hotels and resorts worldwide when you stay from November 28 through December 21, 2005. You’ll be on your way to free nights and other great rewards in no time.
Click on blue line above to get started.


12.01.2005

From November 1st through December 31,2005, earn double points at the following 23 select retailers when you pay with a Visa card.


Through Dec. 31, Priority Club Rewards members can earn
double points for purchases charged to a Visa card at 23
participating Priority Club Shopping e-tailers.


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