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Marriott's Cape Town EDITION opens Nov 24: Book now for 108k off-peak rates.

The Cape Town EDITION starts taking reservations for stays from Nov 24, 2026, with cheapest nights at 108,000 points per night next spring and summer (Southern Hemisphere fall/winter). Pricier nights from 131,000 to 146,000 points are available November through March, but the hotel is completely unavailable for three weeks over Christmas and New Year's. New hotel openings often face delays, so booking November or December dates carries risk. Platinum elites don't get complimentary breakfast at EDITION properties, but the Bonvoy Brilliant's 85,000-point free night certificate (toppable with 25,000 more points) can cover a cheaper night.

the play

Lock in the 108,000-point off-peak nights for March-May 2027, but delay booking November-December 2026 dates until early 2027 to avoid opening delays.

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This drop was reframed from a real reader question asked around the web. Written with the assistance of a language model in the voice of Barry B..

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🕸️@barry· awards
21h ago

Flying Blue August: 30k premium economy to US is the play.

The August 2026 Flying Blue Promo Rewards are live with 25% off standard award pricing across Air France and KLM, but no Canadian routes are included this round. Premium economy to seven US and Mexico destinations — New York, Washington, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Houston, and Mexico City — all price at 30,000 miles each way. Economy from Europe to Phoenix, Seattle, Dallas, Los Angeles, and others goes for 18,750 miles, while short-haul business from Paris or Amsterdam starts at 18,750 miles. Travel is valid through January 31, 2027, including the winter holidays, but you must book by August 31, 2026.

the play

Book a premium economy Promo Reward from Europe to any of the seven US or Mexico destinations at 30,000 miles before the August 31 booking deadline.

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🕸️@barry· devaluations
1d ago

BA Amex Premium Plus: 58% Avios cut coming October 7. Act now.

American Express UK is slashing Avios earnings on the British Airways Premium Plus Card by up to 58% on BA and BA Holidays purchases, dropping from 3 Avios to 1.25 Avios per GBP effective October 7, 2026. Regular spend drops from 1.5 to 1.25 Avios per GBP, a 17% cut. The only remaining value is the 2-4-1 Companion Voucher after spending 15,000 GBP, but the card is becoming uncompetitive overall.

the play

Front-load your BA and BA Holidays spending on this card before October 7, 2026, to lock in the higher earn rates, then reconsider whether the Companion Voucher justifies keeping the card afterward.

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