Scoring free prime accommodation or highly discounting the accommodation is nothing new here at traveloyalty.com, infact we have published all the ways each year since the website began almost a decade back.
Here is one of the older published articles when Hilton in Makkah could have been booked for just 30,000 points (or 24,000 points on 5th night free) per night even during the last 10nights.
Link: http://traveloyalty.co.za/how-to-lower-umra-costs-with-hilton-hilton-double-points-promo-extended/ Most readers flock to Hilton to book discounted or free Umrah stays however as with Hilton’s popularity over the years they have been loading the standard room availability very very late. This year was no exception, loading standard room redemption’s – from 70,000 points – only on the 23rd of February 2023. Last year 2022 Ramadhaan the same availability was only loaded end of February for end of March start.Marriott on the other hand has been loading standard room availability from the word go – from approx 40-50,000 points per free night.
So as per yearly usual here are the mathematics breakdown on staying 5x nights cash vs 5 nights points (redemption’s get every 5th night FREE):
Staying Cash for 5x nights
Conrad Makkah – sleeps 4 adults
Almost 20,000 Riyals for 5x nights = Zar 98,500
vs Staying on points for 5x nights:
A free 5x nights stay at Conrad Makkah will set you back 320,000 Hilton Honors points
Buying the points:
If you have not earned the points free from preferably using a Diamond status membership that yields plenty in bonuses you can buy the points:
Some targeted accounts ( esp those who have bought in previous years can buy 160k and get 160k free for $1600 )
So in essence buying the points costs $1600 or ZAR 29,650 vs paying cash rate of Zar 98,500 yielding a saving of R68,850 per 5x nights
Marriott Jabal Omar – Staying cash
thats 10,565 Riyals for 5 nights or ZAR 51,874
vs staying on points
A free 5x nights stay at Marriott Jabal Omar will set you back 234,000 Bonvoy points
Buying the points:
Buying the full Bonvoy points ( may need 2x acc )will cost you $2089 or ZAR 38,715 and in turn saving you ZAR 13,159
points to note:
Buy points on a sale only, Hilton regularly offers 100% bonuses and Marriott 40-50% bonuses.
Accounts are limited to buy a certain quantity of points per annum.
With elite level status 5th nights are free, and so are breakfasts and lounge access where available. This will save you many hours standing in food que’s.
When you use points you DON’T pay taxes.
Maximising Ramadhaan rarely works over night, we work with our clients 1 on 1, sometimes from July the year before to attain the goals and max all the points promos and sales that comes up.
Accounts need to open for a set duration in order to buy points.
You can buy, gift, transfer and even pool points from other accounts into yours for no fee. Do note: they can be instant, they can also take 1-2days and in some cases up to 10days.
Night by Night Rates:
1. Staying Cash
Hilton Convention:
The cash rates for MARCH 2023 at Hilton ConventionThe cash rates for APRIL 2023 at Hilton Convention
Hilton Conrad – sleeps 4 adults per room
The cash rates for MARCH 2023 at Conrad The cash rates for APRIL 2023 at Conrad
Marriott Jabal Omar
The cash rates for MARCH 2023 at Marriott
Take note all cash prices are still subject to 20% taxes and fees after.
2. Staying free on points
Hilton Convention
The points rates for MARCH 2023 at Hilton Convention The points rates for APRIL 2023 at Hilton Convention
Hilton Conrad – sleeps 4 adults per room
The points rates for MARCH 2023 at Conrad The points rates for APRIL 2023 at Conrad
I can send you info on our elitist loyalty concierge, where you book
Diy (per room not per person) at the worlds largest branded hotels, get
all the amazing upgrades, free breakfast, free extra guest,
complimentary lounge access, free nights ahead and best of all bulk of
spend back in points to travel the world free as you may have seen on
countless of our post on YouTube and Instagram (@traveloyalty),Umrah
included, not forgetting how to do 1st class and Business class for pennies through the hundreds of tickets highlighted on our social media above. If this intrigues you or in your future let me know :
January 1 – April 30, 2023, we’re giving you two ways to earn. Enjoy Double Points on every stay, plus 1,000 Bonus Points each time you stay with a different brand within the Hilton portfolio.
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In our last newsletter we noted the ‘lowest cost of Umrah ever‘, in the Ebook we have added this recent Umrah trip review with no more than 400 Sar needed for duration of the 2 week trip, highlights include heavy focusing in detail on upgrading to Business and First Class free.
A book 12 years in the DIY making with unheard of tips and ways to discount.
Ever seen a Makkah hotel offering stay 5 pay for 4 nights on cash rates?
Don’t miss it.
2. Concierge offers are back.
Itching to travel BIGGER and BETTER without breaking the bank, the way we have showcased for over a decade?
or just wanting to have a concierge extension?
Travel is back with such demand that many airlines, hotels and airports are struggling to cope.
Our now or never concierge offers – 21 July to 30 July
I can send you info on our elitist loyalty concierge, where you book Diy (per room not per person) at the worlds largest branded hotels, get all the amazing upgrades, free breakfast, free extra guest, complimentary lounge access, free nights ahead and best of all bulk of spend back in points to travel the world free as you may have seen on countless of our post on YouTube and Instagram (@traveloyalty),Umrah included, not forgetting how to do 1st class and Business class for pennies through the hundreds of tickets highlighted on our social media above. If this intrigues you or in your future let me know :
info@traveloyalty.co.za
3. Daily Getaways 2022
Previews start on 11 July. Offers begin 18 July.
Don’t know what Daily Getaways are? Its exclusive travel deals to consumers at up to 60% off, ranging from loyalty points, hotel stays, gift cards and more to provide consumers the opportunity to enjoy the best destinations, hotels and attractions.
TL concierge members get the finer details to being successful to maximizing these, best of all, one can buy points over and above your yearly limits.
First come – first served overwater villa upgrades until 30 November.
From R31,150 pps on All inclusive meal plan. Includes 7x nights with return flights and transfers.
Email: info@traveloyalty.co.za
Sign up everyone you know to our free newsletter, tell them about our world exclusive offers, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter + Instagram+ subscribe on Youtube and NEVER miss a great deal.
All @traveloyalty
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Countries and travel are opening at a exponential rate, dropping to little or no restrictions, USA has even dropped the mask mandate for flying. In need of a new package or concierge renewal up to 2024? There has never been a better time to upgrade yourself.
I can send you info on our elitist loyalty concierge, where you book Diy (per room not per person) at the worlds largest branded hotels, get all the amazing upgrades, free breakfast, free extra guest, complimentary lounge access, free nights ahead and best of all bulk of spend back in points to travel the world free as you may have seen on countless of our post on YouTube and Instagram (@traveloyalty),Umrah included, not forgetting how to do 1st class and Business class for pennies through the hundreds of tickets highlighted on our social media above. If this intrigues you or in your future let me know :
info@traveloyalty.co.za
2. The lowest cost for Umrah ever?
There seems to be multiple ways to get to Umrah, via our Instagram we are going to go in detail on the lowest cost ever over the next few weeks as the peak of peak draws to a close, hotels free rates to stay on points with 5th nights free drops to a all time low. Blend this with free entry into KSA with the Multiple Entry Tourist visa we been reiterating on since January 2020. With free breakfasts, free lounge access theres very little you would actually need money for… perhaps transport between Haramain? nope we got that covered how you can do this free as well. Basically theres nothing in all the above we have not posted on before and on previous trips.
Looking for better rates on your Business Class or First Class trips? send me your Emirates screenshots – I’ll better it!
7. Needing a PCR test?
Need a test done asap?
Simply email your contact details and amount of tests required at the comfort of your home or office and one of our friendly representitives will be intouch.
Test cost R500. Subject to call out fee. Call out fee will be waived for more than 2 persons requiring testing.
Email: info@traveloyalty.co.za
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In need of a new package or concierge renewal up to 2024? There has never been a better time to upgrade yourself.
17-24 April only.
I can send you info on our elitist loyalty concierge, where you book Diy (per room not per person) at the worlds largest branded hotels, get all the amazing upgrades, free breakfast, free extra guest, complimentary lounge access, free nights ahead and best of all bulk of spend back in points to travel the world free as you may have seen on countless of our post on YouTube and Instagram (@traveloyalty),Umrah included, not forgetting how to do 1st class and Business class for pennies through the hundreds of tickets highlighted on our social media above. If this intrigues you or in your future let me know :
info@traveloyalty.co.za
One of these are the bigger and better brother!
2. Umrah Week.
Is back again after a hiatus 2020/21.
As usual, these include the hottest ways to book your Umrah – DIY.
Comparing all the best hotels to stay free at from 12k points per free night at MARRIOTT up to a a whopping 540k points per free night at HILTON, as well as the other brands worth using to earn or burn in Loyalty.
Hilton last minute points ratesMarriott rates
However to get things started first:
The Visa – you need to get a tourist visa!
We broke the news of this excellent visa in Januray 2020, not only in its cost but also its validity !
Tourist visas can be issued on arrival at JED, MED, DMS and RUH. The visa fees are SAR 300, and the cost of medical insurance to cover COVID-19 treatment is SAR 180 including tax, bringing the total to SAR 480 or USD 128. The time it takes to issue a tourist visa is 5 to 30 minutes.
You can come to Saudi Arabia and apply for a tourist visa throughout the year, and there is no time when you cannot apply, but the tourist visa allows performing Umrah, but you cannot perform Umrah during the Hajj season. To perform Hajj, you must apply for a specific visa through the Ministry of Hajj.
Travelers with a valid US, UK or Schengen visa qualify for a visa on arrival regardless of nationality provided if the following conditions are met:
•The visa must be a business or tourist visa • The visa must have been used at least once and has an entry stamp from the issuing country. • The traveler must come on one of the three Saudi national airlines: Saudia, flynas and flyadeal.
Here you need to be super creative and find a city to connect on one of the 3 Airliners above to any one of the 4 major airports issuing tourist visas on arrival – as South Africa does not have direct flights just yet.
Tourist visa validity :
Multiple entries are valid for a full year, and the permitted period to stay in the Kingdom is 90 days.
The tourist visa can be used at any time during its validity period, provided that it does not exceed the permitted period of stay inside the Kingdom (90 days) or be fined Sar100 per day over.
Note, payment methods are MasterCard, Visa, American Express, UnionPay, and ApplePay are accepted.
Kids:
This is ever changing, however it seems tourist visas allow kids of all ages providing they enter with a guardian of first degree if under age of 18.
See my current stories on IG showing kids of all ages, sizes, in all colours etc at Haram in Makkah, however Madinah has a restriction.
To recap Previous Years Umrah trips we have shown the superb benefits of Loyalty:
– 32k points per free night at Conrad, even using last 10nights of Ramdhaan upon their opening, this included Suhoor and Iftaar buffet for Diamonds.
As usual it seems one has to be creative to maximise the deals this year as there are no direct flights, however even when Sar2000 was levied for a repeat Umrah previous years creative minds found ways cheaper to do it for longer.
This time however is the best time.
* On a side note Hiltons during peak cash rates during the year 2000 was SAR300 per night, Haj and Umrah, both DIY. Don’t ask me what the points rate per night was, you will never believe me.
Difference between Umrah visa, Evisa & Tourist Visa
Umrah Visa:
Cost anywhere from R4500 – R6500
Validity: 14 to 30 days
Single Entry
Restricted on entry closer to Haj Season
obtain via agent /embassy ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Tourist Visa – ( aka THE GAME CHANGER)
Cost R1890
Validity 1 year with up to 90 days stay
Multiple Entry
No restrictions, can enter anytime, but not perform Umrah during Haj season
Obtain on arrival if you have the criteria ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Tourist Evisa
Same as a Tourist visa but can be applied for online within 30 minutes to 48hours
cost R2100
must belong to any of the 49 Countries listed on Visitsaudi or otherwise apply with Fica and travel documents at nearest embassy – that takes 1-2 working days.
note: South African Embassy has not yet started issuing Tourist Evisas nor have knowledge of when they are going to or even if they ever will.
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Scoring free prime accommodation or highly discounting the accommodation is nothing new here at traveloyalty.com, infact we have published all the ways each year since the website began almost a decade back.
Here is one of the older published articles when Hilton in Makkah could have been booked for just 30,000 points (or 24,000 points on 5th night free) per night even during the last 10nights.
Link: http://traveloyalty.co.za/how-to-lower-umra-costs-with-hilton-hilton-double-points-promo-extended/ Most readers flock to Hilton to book discounted or free Umrah stays however as with Hilton’s popularity over the years they have been loading the standard room availability very very late. This year was no exception, loading standard room redemption’s – from 70,000 points – only on the 23rd of February 2023. Last year 2022 Ramadhaan the same availability was only loaded end of February for end of March start.Marriott on the other hand has been loading standard room availability from the word go – from approx 40-50,000 points per free night.
So as per yearly usual here are the mathematics breakdown on staying 5x nights cash vs 5 nights points (redemption’s get every 5th night FREE):
Staying Cash for 5x nights
Conrad Makkah – sleeps 4 adults
Almost 20,000 Riyals for 5x nights = Zar 98,500
vs Staying on points for 5x nights:
A free 5x nights stay at Conrad Makkah will set you back 320,000 Hilton Honors points
Buying the points:
If you have not earned the points free from preferably using a Diamond status membership that yields plenty in bonuses you can buy the points:
Some targeted accounts ( esp those who have bought in previous years can buy 160k and get 160k free for $1600 )
So in essence buying the points costs $1600 or ZAR 29,650 vs paying cash rate of Zar 98,500 yielding a saving of R68,850 per 5x nights
Marriott Jabal Omar – Staying cash
thats 10,565 Riyals for 5 nights or ZAR 51,874
vs staying on points
A free 5x nights stay at Marriott Jabal Omar will set you back 234,000 Bonvoy points
Buying the points:
Buying the full Bonvoy points ( may need 2x acc )will cost you $2089 or ZAR 38,715 and in turn saving you ZAR 13,159
points to note:
Buy points on a sale only, Hilton regularly offers 100% bonuses and Marriott 40-50% bonuses.
Accounts are limited to buy a certain quantity of points per annum.
With elite level status 5th nights are free, and so are breakfasts and lounge access where available. This will save you many hours standing in food que’s.
When you use points you DON’T pay taxes.
Maximising Ramadhaan rarely works over night, we work with our clients 1 on 1, sometimes from July the year before to attain the goals and max all the points promos and sales that comes up.
Accounts need to open for a set duration in order to buy points.
You can buy, gift, transfer and even pool points from other accounts into yours for no fee. Do note: they can be instant, they can also take 1-2days and in some cases up to 10days.
Night by Night Rates:
1. Staying Cash
Hilton Convention:
The cash rates for MARCH 2023 at Hilton ConventionThe cash rates for APRIL 2023 at Hilton Convention
Hilton Conrad – sleeps 4 adults per room
The cash rates for MARCH 2023 at Conrad The cash rates for APRIL 2023 at Conrad
Marriott Jabal Omar
The cash rates for MARCH 2023 at Marriott
Take note all cash prices are still subject to 20% taxes and fees after.
2. Staying free on points
Hilton Convention
The points rates for MARCH 2023 at Hilton Convention The points rates for APRIL 2023 at Hilton Convention
Hilton Conrad – sleeps 4 adults per room
The points rates for MARCH 2023 at Conrad The points rates for APRIL 2023 at Conrad
I can send you info on our elitist loyalty concierge, where you book
Diy (per room not per person) at the worlds largest branded hotels, get
all the amazing upgrades, free breakfast, free extra guest,
complimentary lounge access, free nights ahead and best of all bulk of
spend back in points to travel the world free as you may have seen on
countless of our post on YouTube and Instagram (@traveloyalty),Umrah
included, not forgetting how to do 1st class and Business class for pennies through the hundreds of tickets highlighted on our social media above. If this intrigues you or in your future let me know :
January 1 – April 30, 2023, we’re giving you two ways to earn. Enjoy Double Points on every stay, plus 1,000 Bonus Points each time you stay with a different brand within the Hilton portfolio.
Sign up everyone you know to our free newsletter, tell them about our world exclusive offers, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter + Instagram+ subscribe on Youtube and NEVER miss a great deal.
All @traveloyalty
Follow
the links in yellow to make sure you never late on getting a breaking
deal notification from TraveLoyalty on Facebook and Instagram above.
You are subscribed to email updates from TraveLoyalty. Email delivery powered by Google To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States
In our last newsletter we noted the ‘lowest cost of Umrah ever‘, in the Ebook we have added this recent Umrah trip review with no more than 400 Sar needed for duration of the 2 week trip, highlights include heavy focusing in detail on upgrading to Business and First Class free.
A book 12 years in the DIY making with unheard of tips and ways to discount.
Ever seen a Makkah hotel offering stay 5 pay for 4 nights on cash rates?
Don’t miss it.
2. Concierge offers are back.
Itching to travel BIGGER and BETTER without breaking the bank, the way we have showcased for over a decade?
or just wanting to have a concierge extension?
Travel is back with such demand that many airlines, hotels and airports are struggling to cope.
Our now or never concierge offers – 21 July to 30 July
I can send you info on our elitist loyalty concierge, where you book Diy (per room not per person) at the worlds largest branded hotels, get all the amazing upgrades, free breakfast, free extra guest, complimentary lounge access, free nights ahead and best of all bulk of spend back in points to travel the world free as you may have seen on countless of our post on YouTube and Instagram (@traveloyalty),Umrah included, not forgetting how to do 1st class and Business class for pennies through the hundreds of tickets highlighted on our social media above. If this intrigues you or in your future let me know :
info@traveloyalty.co.za
3. Daily Getaways 2022
Previews start on 11 July. Offers begin 18 July.
Don’t know what Daily Getaways are? Its exclusive travel deals to consumers at up to 60% off, ranging from loyalty points, hotel stays, gift cards and more to provide consumers the opportunity to enjoy the best destinations, hotels and attractions.
TL concierge members get the finer details to being successful to maximizing these, best of all, one can buy points over and above your yearly limits.
First come – first served overwater villa upgrades until 30 November.
From R31,150 pps on All inclusive meal plan. Includes 7x nights with return flights and transfers.
Email: info@traveloyalty.co.za
Sign up everyone you know to our free newsletter, tell them about our world exclusive offers, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter + Instagram+ subscribe on Youtube and NEVER miss a great deal.
All @traveloyalty
Follow the links in yellow to make sure you never late on getting a breaking deal notification from TraveLoyalty on Facebook and Instagram above.
You are subscribed to email updates from TraveLoyalty. Email delivery powered by Google To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States
Countries and travel are opening at a exponential rate, dropping to little or no restrictions, USA has even dropped the mask mandate for flying. In need of a new package or concierge renewal up to 2024? There has never been a better time to upgrade yourself.
I can send you info on our elitist loyalty concierge, where you book Diy (per room not per person) at the worlds largest branded hotels, get all the amazing upgrades, free breakfast, free extra guest, complimentary lounge access, free nights ahead and best of all bulk of spend back in points to travel the world free as you may have seen on countless of our post on YouTube and Instagram (@traveloyalty),Umrah included, not forgetting how to do 1st class and Business class for pennies through the hundreds of tickets highlighted on our social media above. If this intrigues you or in your future let me know :
info@traveloyalty.co.za
2. The lowest cost for Umrah ever?
There seems to be multiple ways to get to Umrah, via our Instagram we are going to go in detail on the lowest cost ever over the next few weeks as the peak of peak draws to a close, hotels free rates to stay on points with 5th nights free drops to a all time low. Blend this with free entry into KSA with the Multiple Entry Tourist visa we been reiterating on since January 2020. With free breakfasts, free lounge access theres very little you would actually need money for… perhaps transport between Haramain? nope we got that covered how you can do this free as well. Basically theres nothing in all the above we have not posted on before and on previous trips.
Looking for better rates on your Business Class or First Class trips? send me your Emirates screenshots – I’ll better it!
7. Needing a PCR test?
Need a test done asap?
Simply email your contact details and amount of tests required at the comfort of your home or office and one of our friendly representitives will be intouch.
Test cost R500. Subject to call out fee. Call out fee will be waived for more than 2 persons requiring testing.
Email: info@traveloyalty.co.za
——————————————————————————————————————–
Sign up everyone you know to our free newsletter, tell them about our world exclusive offers, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter + Instagram+ subscribe on Youtube and NEVER miss a great deal.
All @traveloyalty
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