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IHG One Rewards “Pick Your Points” Summer Promotion
IHG One Rewards has launched its latest summer offer, the “Pick Your Points” promotion, valid for stays between 20th May and 31st August 2025. Whether you’re planning a city break, a business trip, or a summer getaway, this could be an easy way to top up your points balance.
IHG One Rewards members can choose between two options:
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Earn 2,000 bonus points for every 2 nights (1,000 points per night)
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Earn 8,000 bonus points for every 4 nights (2,000 points per night)
Registration is now open via the IHG promotions page, and you must register before your first eligible stay to qualify. Importantly, you can only register for one of the two offers, once selected, your choice is locked in for the duration of the promotion.
Which option should you choose?
For most travellers, the 8,000 points for every 4 nights offer will be the better deal, as it offers double the points per night. However, if you’re only planning a short stay of 2 or 3 nights, the 2,000-point offer might make more sense.
To maximise your return:
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Select the 8,000-point option if you’ll stay at least 4 paid nights during the promotion period.
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Choose the 2,000-point offer only if you’re certain you won’t reach 4 nights.
Either way, it’s a useful bonus, especially if you have business or leisure travel already planned across the summer months.
Important terms to note
Only paid stays booked directly with IHG qualify for this promotion. Bookings made via third-party websites such as Booking.com or Expedia will not count. Additionally, Reward Nights and Points + Cash stays are not eligible for earning bonus points under this offer.
Each qualifying night must cost at least $30 (or local currency equivalent) to be eligible. It’s also worth noting that only one room per night counts, even if you’ve booked multiple rooms under your name.
Finally, bonus points earned through this promotion do not contribute towards elite status within IHG One Rewards.
This is a fairly typical seasonal promotion from IHG, nothing groundbreaking, but still a nice incentive for loyal members. The good news is that it runs throughout the entire summer, giving plenty of time to make the most of it.
If you’ve got IHG stays coming up, it’s worth registering now just in case. And don’t forget to weigh your likely stay count before choosing which bonus path to take.
Expedia’s Family Getaway Sale: Save 25% or More
If you’re planning a summer escape with the family, Expedia’s latest promotion might help stretch your holiday budget a little further. The Family Getaway Sale offers 25% off or more on select hotels for members who book by 26th May 2025.
You have to be a member of its One Key™ loyalty programme or use the Expedia app. The sale applies to travel up to 30th September 2025, so it covers everything from late spring breaks to summer holidays.
The discount applies to a wide selection of family-friendly properties, though availability is limited and blackout dates may apply. Find the best deals here.
Things to keep in mind
To access the savings, you’ll need to be logged in as a One Key™ member or use the Expedia app. While the headline rate is 25% or more, actual discounts vary depending on your destination, travel dates, and length of stay. Discounts are available only on select hotels and packages, so it’s worth comparing a few different properties and dates to find the best deals.
Even if you’re not usually an Expedia user, it might be worth downloading the app and signing up for One Key™ just to access this sale. With travel prices rising across the board this summer, a 25% saving on accommodation can make a noticeable difference, especially for family-sized bookings.
Virgin Voyages Joins Virgin Red
Virgin Red members now have even more ways to earn and spend points, with Virgin Voyages becoming the latest addition to the growing Virgin travel rewards programme. Joining Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Hotels, and most recently Virgin Active, the move brings even more ways to earn and spend Virgin Red Points.
Members can now use points to book Virgin Voyages cruises to sun-soaked destinations in the Caribbean and Europe, or earn 100 Virgin Points per sailor per night when booking with cash.
Reward sailings start from:
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305,000 points for a 4-night Fire and Sunset Soirées
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375,000 points for a 5-night Dominican Daze
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515,000 points for a 7-night European itinerary from Portsmouth
With Virgin Hotels and Virgin Active also now part of Virgin Red, members can earn and spend across a broad range of travel and lifestyle experiences. Virgin is increasingly becoming one of the more desirable loyalty schemes available because of the wide range of uses for points, something that many loyal British Airways customers have felt Avios have neglected for a long time.
