Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent-Flyer Deals (Week of November 6, 2015)

After 20 years working in the travel industry, and 15 years writing about it, Tim Winship knows a thing or two about travel. Follow him on Twitter @twinship.

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Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week.

If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly.

Why Botswana Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel 2016” report makes a compelling case for visiting Botswana. Prepare to revise your bucket list.

Virgin America Brings Low Fares to Hawaii

Virgin America’s new Hawaii flights could be the beginning of lower-priced air service to the Aloha state.

Rumor: AAdvantage Will Go Spend-Based

AAdvantage may be the industry’s most generous program. Enjoy it while you can, as American may follow Delta and United in converting it to a spend-based program.

IHG’s New Promotion Promises ‘Priceless Surprises’

Through February 15, 2016, members of the IHG Rewards program who charge their stays to a MasterCard can earn 1,000 bonus points for the first stay, and a surprise bonus for subsequent stays.

Breaking: Earn Airline Points for Airbnb Stays

In the first such tie up between an airline and Airbnb, members of Virgin America’s Elevate program can now earn frequent-flyer points for Airbnb stays or for becoming an Airbnb host.

Frontier Offers Double Base and Elite Miles

Between November 2 and December 31, members of Frontier’s EarlyReturns program can earn double base miles and double elite-qualifying miles for all Frontier flights.

Bonus American, United Miles for Asia Flights

It’s slow season for travel to Asia, which means more opportunities to earn bonus miles for flights to Tokyo and beyond.

Earn Double Elite Nights at Carlson Hotels

Between November 2 and December 31, Club Carlson members can earn double elite-qualifying nights for stays at participating Carlson Rezidor hotels.

Win a Cruise, Plus 500,000 AAdvantage Miles

Enter the World Travel Holdings “Sweepstakes at Sea” sweepstakes by January 31 for a chance to win a $3,000 cruise voucher and 500,000 American AAdvantage miles.

Somebody has to win, right? Might as well be you.

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