This is quite possibly the most exciting post I have ever written on The Ana Mum Diary. I had an email a couple of weeks ago that gave us the chance to be millionaires! I know it sounds unbelievable, but let me explain.
Have you heard of IHG – The intercontinental hotels group? Well if you haven’t, they are simply a huge group of great hotels, that are located all around the world. Hotels like Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Hotel Indigo.
IHG offer a Rewards Club, and this is the world’s first and largest (and importantly FREE to join) hotel loyalty programme. So giving you as a member the opportunity to earn points when you stay at one of IHG’s 4,700 (I know, so many!) hotels worldwide. The points that you earn can be redeemed against a huge array of benefits, experiences and really exciting rewards. You honestly can choose so many different options. Maybe you fancy flights, a hotel, spa breaks, or how about the latest gadget or vouchers for shopping on the high-street. There’s something to treat yourself or your whole family.
To sign up for free, follow this link : www.ihgrewardsclub.com/join
Well those rather gorgeous people at IHG (have I told you recently how good you were looking IHG?) made me into a IHG millionaire. A real life (in IHG Points) MILLIONAIRE! Well after much dancing around, and reading up on the site, about the things I might spend my oodles of points on, I formulated to a plan. A plan, that quite frankly SAVED my summer!
This summer is the summer break before my eldest (Nia – 11) starts senior school, and the first proper school holiday that Miss A (5) will have experienced. They are both tired, its felt like a long and hard year, with SATS and everything else school life has thrown at us. I really wanted for us to do some lovely things together, as well as for Tall Dad (who has also had a tough year) and I to spend some time together too.
Well with thanks to IHG Rewards points we will be able to do just that. I’ve now redeemed around 4/5ths of my points, so have booked and ordered lots of things to see and do and use over the summer. It was so simple to redeem points, and the process is really clear.
My Million Points, have gone a really long way, and I’ve managed to choose something from all the different options. I still have some points left, so I’m hoping to do another night away, but for the whole family at the end of summer. Here is what I’ve booked so far though :
We are all ridiculously excited about everything coming up thanks to IHG rewards club. I’m going to be blogging about all of our experiences throughout summer, as are three other bloggers and you’ll be able to follow what we are all up to by following the hashtag #IHGRewardsClub on twitter and Instagram or by following @IHGRewardsClub. I really can’t wait to update you all, as our summer of fun starts.
Emma says
ooh I’ve not heard of this before but sounds great. Those points seem to go a long way.
Amanda Cottingham says
I was really surprised, so much choice too!
Carolin says
Wow, this sounds like an amazing reward scheme. I’ve never heard of it before, but it looks like you’ve got an exciting summer to look forward to x
Amanda Cottingham says
We really can’t wait Carolin, thanks for the comment 🙂
Jen aka The Mad House says
Wow, haven’t you done well, they have gone a long way and I have to admit I hadnt heard of them before. They can come and rescue my summer too if they want!
Amanda Cottingham says
Hehe, I shall pass that on Jen. We are all so excited!
becky says
Oh Amanda so well deserved how awesome. bet Nia is looking forward to her spa day!
Amanda Cottingham says
Oh she can’t wait, it’s the one thing she’s asked for before she starts school. Thanks for the comment.
Sarah christie says
That’s great congratulations x
Amanda Cottingham says
Thank you, soooo exciting!
Jen says
Oh wow Amanda, what a fabulous treat for you all. I didn’t even know such a thing existed! Can’t wait to find out how you all get on 🙂
Manneskjur says
How cool is that? You are going to all have a blast! I look forward to seeing how you get on and the places you go!
Boo Roo and Tigger Too says
Sounds like a great selection of things that you can use your reward points on, usually you are limited in what you can get. Loving the sound of your list, a little something for everyone.
Penny Carr says
Wow – lucky family!
I’ve been a IHG Rewards member for years (Priority Club as it was) as my work always used to put us up in their hotels and you rack up a lot of points when you’re away 4 or 5 nights a week for 6 months! One of the easiest reward schemes ever to redeem with and Mr C and I enjoyed many a trip away thanks to them. Sadly not much hotel staying goes on right now, but I still earn points on their credit card every month and hope that one day I’ll have enough points for another trip away.
Amanda Cottingham says
That’s great news Penny. I must admit its not a scheme I’d heard of either until now. Since I’ve been doing it, so many of my friends have said they use it too. It’s such a great idea I think. Hope you get another trip away soon!
Mari says
AMAZING NEWS!!
I can’t believe how many things you have planned and a gadget? I was imagining hotels and days out but not gadgets.
Very cool gig, well done you
Amanda Cottingham says
I can’t wait to write about the gadget, its amazing Mari! Thanks for the comment x