iPrefer Loyalty Program Relaunch - Free Room Upgrades for Everyone!

My iPrefer Account from Preferred Hotels & Resorts has been sitting in the corner for ages and today I got an email notifying me that the iPrefer Loyalty Program has been revamped and that "my iPrefer benefits just got better". For those of you who are unfamiliar with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, it is a collection of independent hotels (much like the Global Hotel Alliance) that come together under the same portfolio. In Singapore, the One Farrer Hotel & Spa falls under this collection of hotels.

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S$4,999++ Valentine's Day Celebration in InterContinental Singapore's New Presidential Suite

If you are looking for an ultra-luxurious getaway this weekend, check out the newly-renovated Presidential Suite at the InterContinental Singapore. Available on 13 and 14 January 2016, the Valentine's Day package is priced at S$4,999++ and it will include a range of inclusions! 

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Changes to IHG Accelerate 2016 Offers + Points Posting

I wrote about the opportunity to earn 55,000 bonus IHG Rewards Club Points this quarter relatively easily via IHG Accelerate 2016 - only five nights! Sure it isn't a spectacular offer but still highly doable (especially since I am hooked on the staycation thing). Strangely, when I logged in today, something has changed - I am now only required to fulfill 4 out of 5 (instead of the previous 5 out of 5) of my offers to take advantage of the bonus points. 

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Stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru for only US$60 (Approx. S$85 Nett)

From now until 08 February 2016, purchase Hilton HHonors Points with an 80% bonus. Just as an example, you used to be able to get 1,000 Hilton HHonors Points at US$10. With the same US$10 now, you will get 1,800 Hilton HHonors Points instead - an 80% bonus! If you are thinking about heading down to the DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru for the long weekend ahead (or whenever you want), check if there is any availability on points because it will definitely save you quite a bit! 

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An Artistic Weekend at Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore - Featuring Parent's Parents

Whether you enjoy spending time with your family (extended family included) this Lunar New Year long weekend or not, head down to Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore and watch the Hong Kong-based Parent's Parents in action. The quirky band of creators will be dedicating two works of art to the hotel - one by the Swimming Pool and one by J65 (Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore's new all-day dining venue!). In fact, what better way to appreciate art than in the comfort on your very own room - conveniently, the hotel is also running some really attractive Chinese New Year room packages!

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Get Hilton HHonors Gold in 2 Stays (or 4 Nights)

If you have not been able to take advantage of the Hilton HHonors Diamond Status Match last year (and apparently still on-going), you can now earn Hilton HHonors Gold Status which gives you complimentary breakfast (amongst other tangible benefits) with just TWO Stays or FOUR Nights (whichever comes first) when you register using a valid Visa Infinite Credit Card that has been issued in the APMEA Region.

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New Earning Period (2016) for SPG and Uber Starts Today!

In order to continue earning SPG Points with your Uber rides, you will have to make at least one qualifying stay in this year. While the 2015 earning period has been extended to 31 January 2016, the 2016 earning period begins today (01 February 2016)! Find out how to avoid Cross Border Fees in Singapore when paying with your credit card! 

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