From bonus points on your next hotel stay to sales on award tickets, we're always looking for travel deals that help you earn more points and miles and redeem them for maximum value. In other words, we want to help you book the vacation of your dreams.

This week, we found an Under Canvas flash sale that can save you 50% on your second night of glamping. Plus, scroll down for a targeted Chase Offer at Under Canvas that you could stack with this sale.

In other hotel news, points travelers will be excited to check out these new points properties opening in Cancun and Kyoto. And this weekend only, learn how you can save $15 and help families in need.

Each week, we help our readers by rounding up promotions so they don't have to scour the internet for the best reward redemptions and offers. This includes everything from frequent flyer programs and hotel rewards programs to credit card offers and rental car deals. Here's our latest list of noteworthy new points and miles promotions for August.

Airline loyalty program promotions (August 2026)

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Airline loyalty programs can offer trip discounts on specific dates, the opportunity to earn more points or miles for future travel and exclusive deals to accumulate points or miles toward elite status. Below is one of the best offers we found for August.

Earn more AAdvantage miles when you donate to cancer research

For a limited time, American Airlines AAdvantage members can boost their balance by contributing to Stand Up To Cancer, a charity that raises awareness and funds research toward cutting-edge therapies and early detection methods.

Until Sept. 30, you can earn 25 bonus miles for every dollar you give online on donations of $25 or more. You can double your bonus miles by paying with an American Airlines cobranded card.

Earn bonus United miles when you rent a car

Need a vehicle for your next trip? United MileagePlus is awarding extra miles on car rentals booked through the program's portal.

You can earn 2,000 bonus miles on rentals of three to five days, or 2,750 bonus miles on rentals of six-plus days. That's in addition to the miles you would normally earn, which depend on your Premier status tier and whether you pay with a United card.

Book and complete your rental by Oct. 31. Blackout dates apply.

Related: How to choose an airline credit card

Hotel loyalty program promotions (August 2026)

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Hotel loyalty programs regularly offer discounted award stays and new ways to earn extra points. Here are some August deals to consider when booking your next stay.

Double your Accor points in Europe and North Africa

With All Accor's back-to-school deal, you can earn double points (triple with an All Accor+ subscription) at participating hotels in Europe and North Africa.

Register and book by Sept. 13 for stays from Sept. 7 to Dec. 27.

Earn more Marriott points on a vacation rental

If you need a little more space or a full kitchen, this Marriott Homes & Villas deal could help you maximize your rewards on a vacation rental.

Marriott Bonvoy members can earn 2,000 bonus points per night, up to 10,000 total bonus points per stay, at eligible Homes & Villas properties. To qualify, your stay must be at least two nights with a minimum spend of $1,500. Register and book by Oct. 1 for stays through Dec. 31.

If you take advantage of this offer, be sure to check your Amex account. We've seen a targeted Amex Offer for $350 back on a Homes & Villas purchase of at least $1,000 through Sept. 30.

Related: Best hotel credit cards

Credit card promotions (August 2026)

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Card issuers offer deals and discounts on a wide range of products, from airfare to dining. Here are some of the offers we've rounded up this week. Note that these are targeted, so they may or may not be available on your account. You must activate these offers on your card and use the enrolled card to make the purchase in order to earn bonus rewards.

Targeted Amex Offer at Sixt

If a car rental is in your future, keep an eye out for this Amex Offer. We spotted it on the American Express® Gold Card.

You could earn a $100 statement credit when spending $500 or more on a Sixt rental booked online by Sept. 15, for a savings of up to 20%.

Related: The ultimate guide to saving money with Amex Offers

Ongoing travel deals

In addition to these new offers, many others from previous weeks are still available:

  • Earn double Accor Live Limitless points at participating Raffles Hotels & Resorts worldwide when you activate this deal and book here by Aug. 31.
  • Double or triple your Flying Blue miles on Europcar rentals this fall and winter, depending on the length of your rental. Book by Aug. 31, and complete your rental(s) by Dec. 15.
  • Score 10,000 Flying Blue bonus miles on a single qualifying economy flight from the U.S. to any Air France or KLM destination. Book through Air France or KLM by Aug. 31, 2026, and fly by Jan. 31, 2027.
  • Score 5,000 bonus Bonvoy points on a stay at select Trailborn adventure lodges. Book with promo code "S2449" by Aug. 31, and stay by Sept. 25.
  • After linking your Hilton Honors and Qatar Airways Privilege Club accounts, you can score 1,000 bonus Avios on your first stay at any hotel within the Hilton portfolio of brands. Register for the promotion first, then complete your stay by Aug. 31. Be sure to add your Privilege Club number as your preferred travel partner in your Hilton Honors account prior to check-out.
  • If you're heading to Europe, Africa or the Middle East, you can earn 1,000, 2,000 or 5,000 bonus Bonvoy points on a qualifying two-night stay, depending on the brand. Book by Aug. 31 with promo code S2449 for stays through Sept. 15.
  • Fast-track your way to Emirates Skywards elite status with this offer. Until Aug. 31, you can earn 20% bonus tier miles on flights, regardless of your booking date, and reach status with just 80% of the usual mileage or flight requirements.
  • With IHG One Rewards' "Pick Your Points" offer, you can choose to receive 2,000 bonus points for every two nights you stay this summer or 8,000 bonus points for every four nights, with no earning cap. Register, then book and stay by Aug. 31.
  • You can earn twice the IHG points when you dine at participating outlets in Korea and Southeast Asia by Aug. 31.
  • Through Aug. 31, you can earn 50% more Miles & More miles and elite status qualifying points when you fly premium economy on Lufthansa or its partners. To take advantage of this promotion, simply book through the participating airline's website with your Miles & More number.
  • You can get triple Wyndham Rewards points on up to three stays of two or more nights each in China. Register first, then book by Sept. 3 and stay by Sept. 30.
  • Best Western Rewards members can earn 1,000 bonus points per eligible night (with no cap) for stays through Sept. 7. No registration is required.
  • WorldHotels Rewards members can earn 1,000 bonus points (redeemable at both WorldHotels and Best Western properties) per night, with no maximum, at participating properties through Sept. 7. Log in here to register before booking.
  • Earn 3,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points for every stay this summer at participating properties across the U.S. and Canada. Book with code "S2449" and stay by Sept. 8.
  • Double your Wyndham Rewards points at participating Caesars Rewards destinations, and earn another 5,000 bonus points when staying three or more consecutive nights. Book by Sept. 11, 2026, and stay by Jan. 1, 2027.
  • AAdvantage members who link their World of Hyatt account can earn 1 bonus AAdvantage mile per dollar spent at Hyatt's Under Canvas collection with this deal. Register by Sept. 12, and complete your stay by Sept. 13.
  • Earn 3,000 bonus World of Hyatt points per stay — up to 30,000 total — when you spend at least three nights at participating Hyatt Place and Hyatt Select hotels in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America. Register first, then book and complete your stay(s) by Sept. 30.
  • Earn 2,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points per night, up to 6,000 total, at 60 participating properties across Thailand. Book with code "S2449" and stay by Sept. 30.
  • Through Sept. 30, you can double your Hyatt points on eligible dine-in and takeaway spending at participating Hyatt restaurants and bars across Asia Pacific with this promotion.
  • Earn 5,000 bonus points when you complete a stay at any Bonvoy hotel by Sept. 30. Link your accounts and register for the promotion here.
  • With this lucrative World of Hyatt promotion, you can earn a Category 1-4 Free Night Award for every three nights you stay across Latin America and the Caribbean — up to five free nights total. Register by Sept. 30, 2026, then complete your stay(s) at participating hotels between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2027.
  • Marriott Bonvoy is offering a whopping 50,000 bonus points per stay, plus complimentary breakfast for up to two guests, for guests who visit the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Kyoto by Sept. 30. Just be sure to book with the promo code, which can be found here.
  • New members who join Chevron Texaco Rewards by Sept. 30 can save $1 per gallon on their first five fill-ups.
  • Get a 15% points rebate on stays at World of Hyatt's Under Canvas locations. Register by Nov. 30 for stays through Dec. 1.
  • New members of the Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards program can save up to $50 on their next flight simply by joining the program by Dec. 31. U.S. residents outside Alaska, California and Hawaii can register here for their discount code; residents of Alaska, California and Hawaii can register here.
  • Earn 5,000 bonus Hyatt points on each stay of five-plus nights at participating Hyatt House and Hyatt Studios properties. Register, book and stay by Dec. 31.
  • If you're targeted for Hilton's "Stay More, Earn More" offer, you can earn up to 15,000 bonus points in total on your next five stays. Check to see if you're targeted and register here by Dec. 31, then complete your stay(s) within six months of registration.

Targeted Amex Offers

  • Earn a whopping 20,000 bonus Membership Rewards points after you spend $1,000 or more on a qualifying flight with Air France or KLM. You must book and pay for your flight by Aug. 30 to take advantage of this offer, but the flight can take place later.
  • Earn a $125 statement credit when you spend a minimum of $500 on room rate and room charges at select WorldHotels properties. Book on the World Hotels website and complete your purchase by Aug. 31.
  • Earn 10% back on qualifying prepaid hotel purchases at Hotels.com by Aug. 31. There's a limit of $100 back in total statement credits.
  • Get $50 back when you spend $200 in one or more purchases at participating Ascend Collection Hotels in the U.S. and Canada. Book here and stay by Sept. 1.
  • Get $100 back when you spend at least $300 at select Cambria Hotels in the U.S. or online by Sept. 1.
  • Earn a $250 statement credit when you spend $2,000 or more on qualifying Delta flights booked through Amex Travel, for a savings up up to 12.5%. Book online, through the Amex Travel App or by phone by Sept. 3.
  • Earn a $40 statement credit after you make a qualifying purchase of $250 or more at viator.com. You can use this offer up to twice, for a total of $80 back, through Sept. 17.
  • Earn a $50 statement credit when you spend a minimum of $250 in one or more qualifying purchases of flights booked with Allegiant Air online. This offer expires Sept. 30.
  • Get a $350 statement credit after spending a minimum of $1,000 in qualifying purchases at participating Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy properties. Book here by Sept. 30.
  • Earn a $15 statement credit on a pet boarding purchase of $75 or more at meowtel.com. You can use this offer up to two times, for a total of $30 back, through Oct. 19.
  • Earn a $100 statement credit when you spend a minimum of $500 on room rate and room charge purchases at select Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Luxury Destinations around the world. Book on the Wyndham website, and complete your purchase by Oct. 27.
  • Earn a one-time $100 statement credit when you spend a minimum of $500 at participating Hyatt properties in the U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America by Nov. 15.
  • Get $50 back on a single purchase of $250 or more with Italo Treno when you book online or through the Italo Treno mobile app by Dec. 27.
  • Earn a $30 statement credit after spending $150 or more on a Turo rental in the U.S. or Canada. Your car must be returned and paid for by Dec. 31 to qualify.

Targeted Chase Offers

  • Earn 15% cash back (up to $50 maximum) on a Uniworld River Cruise purchase before Aug. 31.
  • Get 10% back (up to $50) on a stay at select Caesars Rewards properties in Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe through Aug. 31.
  • Earn 15% cash back on your Great Wolf Lodge purchase of $100 or more, with a $50 cash-back maximum. This offer ends Aug. 31.
  • Earn $100 cash back on your Hyatt Inclusive Collection stay when you spend $1,000 or more in a single transaction. You can use this offer on up to two qualifying stays, for $200 total cash back, as long as you make a complete payment for both stays by Aug. 31.
  • Get 15% cash back (up to $70 maximum) at Under Canvas, a collection of glamping properties that's part of World of Hyatt, when you spend $450 or more by Aug. 31.
  • Earn $30 back on an eligible Turo car rental of $150 or more through Aug. 31.
  • Get 8% back on tours and activities booked through Viator or TripAdvisor Experiences by Aug. 31. You can use this offer up to twice, with a maximum of $10 in total cash back.
  • Earn 15% cash back on Airalo eSIM purchases of $15 or more (up to $25 back) through Aug. 31.
  • Get $100 cash back when you spend $600 or more through Chase Travel℠ in a single transaction by Sept. 30.
  • Earn 7% cash back (up to $50) on your U.S. Hyatt Place purchase of $100 or more by Sept. 30.

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