I have written about travel bargains for as long as I've written about business travel, which dates back to (yikes!) 1983. Nobody pays their way onto these pages. I post deals solely for the benefit of members based on my perception of what is a great price break, a terrific value or a unique opportunity. Unless otherwise stated, you should be able to book deals online, at any travel agency or directly from the travel supplier. And please do not suspend your inbred skepticism. Don’t blame me if these deals are sold out when you try to book at these prices, but do let me know if you think that we're being scammed. It's important to expose the fakers and phonies.

YEAR-END DEALS
Bargain flights to Italy (only from New York) and Africa (only in coach). Singapore Airlines has a weird, convoluted discount that may save you $300 a ticket. Stay in Vancouver and earn a $250 gift card. Las Vegas is feeling the heat for high prices and is responding with discounted hotel stays and cheap(er) shows. Amtrak will let you take a companion free in a "roomette" this winter. Cambridge University offers more than 140 summer-study topics, complete with lodgings at its colleges. And more.

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS
Airlines and hotel chains now have a spread of holiday specials: Black Friday, Cyber Monday and even the nascent Travel Tuesday. The deals honestly are not all that great. But poke around. You may find a bargain just for you! I mean, it's possible.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025
Hotel rates are sagging so the chains are responding with bigger-than-usual end-of-year sales. We've got the lowdown on the offers from six hotel giants. Norse Atlantic has slashed its winter transatlantic flying, but the remaining routes have insane Premium discounts. United's new debit card bonus. And more.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025
The best news of the year: Oxford's one-week summer sessions are now ready for booking. Wells Fargo improves its travel card with a new transfer partner. Accor knocks up to 30% off room rates in North America. Southwest has refreshed its three credit cards and introduced an interesting debit card.

OCTOBER 19, 2025
Finnair posts business class deals to harder-to-reach European destinations. A roundup of the hotel fourth-quarter points promotions. Amtrak has a rare (and brief) bonus-points offer. Chase is offering bonus elite-qualifying credit if you take a Hyatt credit card now. And more.

OCTOBER 5, 2025
Facing a sharp decline in occupancy and casino revenue, Las Vegas is suddenly dealing on hotel rates, show prices and more. Hotel chains are out with their fourth-quarter promotions--and they aren't that good. The sweet spot of Bank of America's new Atmos Rewards cards? An 80,000-point acquisition bonus for a $95 annual fee. And more.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
Airlines slash prices for premium travel to Europe, Asia and the Middle East. New points promotions from Hyatt and Best Western. Package offers from Omni and Loews hotels. And much more.

AUGUST 24, 2025
As the rest of the credit card market slows, travelers continue to spend freely on high-priced "premium" cards aimed at upscale customers. Which means banks and airlines are anxious to keep up momentum. That means new cards and new offers for us to sift through. Plus the greatest cheap card to have--and the last chance to double dip cards for American Airlines miles.

AUGUST 17, 2025
JoeSentMe members get exclusive discounts on upcoming small-group luxury tours of Italy, Egypt and Jordan. Fairmont knocks 20% off rates at dozens of hotels worldwide. A chance to ride into the past in London. Amex offers 125,000 Bonvoy points to take a Marriott card. And more.

JULY 27, 2025
La Compagnie, the all-business-class airline, will give you a free ticket when you book a group of four to Paris, Nice or Milan. Citi finally introduces its "elite" credit card to compete with Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. It may not be for you. Hyatt offers triple points for stays in the Caribbean and Latin America. And more.

JULY 20, 2025
Qatar Airways offers substantial business class discounts for travel in Africa, Central Asia and India. Faced with falling room rates and declining casino takes, some Las Vegas hotels begin cutting rates. Chase offers huge acquisition bonuses for a United and an InterContinental credit card. Amtrak offers small-group travel discounts as high as 60%. Air France/KLM Flying Blue offers bonuses for shopping at CVS. And more.

JULY 13, 2025
Singapore Airlines mounts another huge sale in premium economy on its ultra-long-haul flights. Finnair offers great business class bargains to Delhi over its efficient Helsinki hub. New York/JFK offers 50% off AirTrain fares. And more.

JULY 6, 2025
Chase has revived 100,000-point bonuses to take the newly expensive Sapphire Reserve or the best-in-cheap-class Sapphire Preferred. Aer Lingus offers $200 off business class roundtrip, but hurry. Hyatt posts a summer sale with up to 20% off rates. Love jazz and love cruises? A brace of jazz cruises are on offer. And more.

JUNE 29, 2025
A unique opportunity to ride the rails in the Finger Lakes this summer. JetBlue unleashes a promotion offering hundreds of thousands of points and decades of elite status. InterContinental offers discounts on suites in Asia. A huge cache of bonus miles for rental cars in Europe. And more.

JUNE 15, 2025
Several airlines offer tiny, almost insulting, discounts, but there simply isn't much out there. Marriott offers substantial points bonuses to book premium rooms and suites. Hyatt pushes limited-service properties with big bonuses. Meanwhile, your Chase travel credit card gets you perks from Instacart, the grocery-delivery service. And more.

MAY 25, 2025
Rare premium class bargains to Africa. A new dual-level points offer from IHG Rewards. Singapore Airlines again slashes ultra-long-haul premium economy flights to Asia. A new slew of hotel deals, discounts and promotions. And more.

MAY 11, 2025
Finnair offers business class deals over Helsinki to Scandinavia, the Nordic States and Eastern Europe. American Airlines wants your business and will match your status to get it. New discount offers from Choice, Omni and Best Western hotels. And more.

MAY 4, 2025
Surprising, and rare, business class discounts to India and Africa. Hyatt offers 30% off room rates and free breakfast at hotels around the world. Hilton's insulting second-quarter points promotions. And much more.

APRIL 27, 2025
This week: A 100,000-point bonus to take the best all-around travel card. Air Canada cuts the cost of flying up front on transborder flights. T-Mobile Magenta status still offers lots of travel perks. Amex offers three nights (up to 50,000 points per night) to take a Marriott Bonvoy card. A 3,000-point-per-stay bonus at MGM Las Vegas hotels. And a raft of deals that expire this week.

APRIL 13, 2025
Bargains, package discounts and frequency promotions from a half-dozen smaller hotel chains. There are excellent business class bargains in May from Turkish Airlines. Zipair prices across the Pacific are rising, but still a bargain up front. Amtrak bumps up the acquisition bonus for its credit card. There's still time to smash-and-grab big acquisition bonuses from American Airlines. And more.

MARCH 30, 2025
National Car revives One Two Free after a six-year hiatus. Delta Air Lines offers a special status match to Southwest flyers. Your Visa card could mean free international roaming data for your devices. And more.

MARCH 23, 2025
Here's a post-pandemic rarity: Business class bargains to China. Etihad is offering great business class fares to India over its Abu Dhabi hub. When does a 200,000-point acquisition bonus strain credulity and offer limited value? And more.

MARCH 9, 2025
JoeSentMe members get special prices and perks on two unique, small-group tours in October. Zipair offers deep, deep discounts on business class to Tokyo. Turkish Airlines offers business deals to Asia, Istanbul and Greece. Your credit card may be key to finding a good bargain at a luxury hotel. And more.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025
A special $400 members-only discount on a special itinerary to Tunisia this fall. The split of credit card banks at American Airlines offers an opportunity to smash-and-grab even more miles. Singapore Air cuts prices on ultra-long-haul nonstops to Changi to incredibly low levels. Best Western's promo offers $50 bucks back on stays. And more.

JANUARY 26, 2025
Turkish Airlines offers notable business class deals to Europe and Asia--if you can look past the politics. British Airways extends its $200-off AARP deal for all of 2025. American and Avis offer thousands of bonus miles and you have to wonder why. Hyatt promotes double and triple miles. Marriott offers double miles for home rentals. And more.

JANUARY 12, 2025
LOT Polish offers interesting business class deals to Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Finnair's up front bargains are especially interesting where there are no competing nonstops. Hyatt offers double-elite credit, but hotel roofs are not included. Amtrak knocks $200 off its USA Rail Pass. And more.

JANUARY 5, 2025
With American Airlines settling on a single bank for credit cards, there's a chance to smash and grab acquisition bonuses from two banks and maximize your AAdvantage earnings. A 30% discount on 150 Small Luxury Hotels in 2025 if you book in the next few days. Air Canada is offering an extra free night on award redemptions. And more.