AGODA
AGODA is an online hotel booking platform that began in 2005 in Singapore and is now owned by Priceline. AGODA lists hundreds of thousands of hotels worldwide at competitive prices and provides services in 38 different languages.
Over the years, especially when I was traveling to locations with smaller, individually-owned hotels, I would always take a look at the hotels and prices listed on AGODA. Quite often I found that AGODA offered better rates than its competitors.
By coincidence, a friend just recommended a B&B in Rome, Italy to me – and, when I looked on Kayak, I learned that the rate offered by AGODA was far less than the rates offered by the other hotel booking platforms.
Multiply your points and miles with AGODA PointsMAX – earn miles for every booking
This is what’s really interesting. AGODA has a program called AGODA PointsMAX!
For every AGODA booking, you can earn miles on loyalty programs from over 38 loyalty partners, including Avios, Flying Blue, British Airways Executive Club, Etihad Guest, United Mileage Plus, American Airlines AAdvantage, Iberia Plus and many more.
Choose your favorite loyalty program, and you’ll earn points toward that program with every AGODA booking you make.
BONUS!! Earn 50% more AVIOS through 3/31
At this moment in time, AGODA PointsMAX also has a great deal if your chosen loyalty partner is Avios. If you book accommodations this month you can earn 50% more Avios points.
CONCLUSION
I still will ultimately look for the best overall price and reliable service, but earning additional miles is a nice perk.
A New York frequent flyer who elegantly combines her passions for worldwide travel, running a gazillion marathons all over the globe and staying fit ... without sacrificing her fancy for good wine and food.
I found Agoda to have great pricing when I was over in Asia. Thanks for the heads up on their points program!