🏨 Buy 15k points for $8

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Good morning and welcome back to your all-time favorite travel newsletter. I know you didn’t tell me directly, but I heard it through the grapevine.

Here's what I've got for you today:

• 🏨 Buy 15k points for $8

• 🤓 Travel Trivia Tuesday Wednesday

• 🌎 Where in the World Wednesday: Chicago

🏨 Buy 15k points for $8

I don’t know about you, but when I think of Super 8 Motels, I think of sketchy, run-down hotels off the side of the highway.

That’s mostly because that literally describes every Super 8 I’ve stayed at.

But regardless of your opinion of this brand, they serve an important role in this deal to get a lot of points for cheap… which, to be clear, you don’t need to use at Super 8.

This week, Super 8, a brand that belongs to Wyndham’s portfolio of hotels, is celebrating its 50th birthday with a deal that is VERY GOOD.

Tomorrow (8/8) at 8:00 AM, Wyndham will be selling 888 packages of free hotel nights for $8.88.

They’re so clever.

And although this is marketed as “buy a free night at Super 8 for $8.88,” it’s not that at all.

Rather, this “free night” comes in the form of 15,000 Wyndham Rewards points credited to your account, as per the terms and conditions. 👇

Once you have these points, you can use them at any Wyndham property, of which there are many solid options.

For example, you can book this hotel in Dubai for 15,000 Wyndham points.

Or if you’re more of a Europe kind of person, you could book this nice looking hotel in Brussels, also for just 15,000 points.

In fact… if you search for just about any city that has Wyndham properties, you’ll find multiple options for 15,000 points…

The big catch of this deal is that there are only 888 packages available, so you’ll want to make sure you have a Wyndham account and be ready to go right at 8:00 AM EST tomorrow morning.

For just $8.88, I can guarantee you’ll be able to put these 15k points to good use for good value.

🤓 Travel Trivia Tuesday Wednesday

Yesterday, I got so caught up with all the transfer bonuses that I completely forgot it was TUESDAY, a.k.a. trivia day.

But don’t worry, I still got you covered. Here’s some trivia:

If there are any movie buffs out there, this photo was a hint.

The correct answer is... Tokyo!

Tokyo has topped the list of cities with the most Michelin-starred restaurants in 2024, with a suuuper impressive 200 listings. This includes 12 three-star restaurants, 39 two-star eateries, and 149 one-star establishments.

Personally? I’m more of a $1 streetside shawarma kind of guy… but it’s still interesting to learn about.

Anyway, closely following Tokyo is Paris, with 127 Michelin-starred restaurants, including nine three-star and 15 two-star venues.

The Michelin Guide continues to be the gold standard in culinary excellence, with its ratings influencing foodies and travelers worldwide. For more detailed insights, check out this article.

🌎 Where in the World Wednesday: Chicago

We’re keeping it domestic this week with a featured FareDrop deal to Chicago!

If you’re new around here, FareDrop is our brilliant sister company that scours the internet to find you the best and cheapest flight deals to destinations around the world.

It’s highly customizable, definitely personal, and takes all the work out of the equation for you.

Just set your preferences and watch for those alerts to come in—notifying you when that price drops.

Speaking of cheap flights… Vancouverites, rejoice! FareDrop just found you a round-trip flight to Chicago for $281 💪

I personally love Chicago—it’s a city of extremes (weather, pizza, sports teams, etc.).

You can truly experience all four seasons in a single day and get into a friendly brawl with a stranger about whose pizza is better.

But as far as things to do?

I really enjoy the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry as well as the Art Institute of Chicago.

Plus, they’re great options if you’re stuck in an extreme weather day 😉

If the weather is superb, I’d recommend the 18-mile Lakefront Trail. And if you’re looking for a pint, Chicago is apparently the craft beer capital of the country with over 100 local craft breweries.

Plus, a visit to a new city wouldn’t be complete without some quirkiness thrown in…

A few of my favorites include sitting in the “Splash Zone” at Blue Man Group (waterproof ponchos provided) and swinging by the Secret Agent Supply Co. (for all your secret agent needs 👀).

So yeah, a trip to Chicago is always a good time to be had.

And remember, if you never want to overpay for a flight again, try out FareDrop today 🤗

The age-old question… Quantity or quality?

In this week’s Daily Drop YouTube Video, Brendan compares experiences and award prices for a range of hotels, from budget to luxury, to try and answer the question: Is it worth the extra points?

Check it out. 👇

That’s gonna do it for today, kiddos.

Thanks as always for tuning in to another rendition of Daily Drop, and I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow.

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