Holiday hack: How this loyalty programme changed the way we travel
There are great hotels. And then, there are great hotels with an exceptional rewards programme.
We appreciate both, but what truly captivates us is a hotel escape so rewarding, it gets you earning while enjoying your time away. Imagine your wealth piling up while soaking up some rays on a private island or casually sipping on afternoon tea – a perfect take on Robert Kiyosaki’s words, “Don’t work for the money, let the money work for you”.
Lucky for us, there’s GHA DISCOVERY – a free-to-join hotel loyalty programme encompassing 40 independent hotel brands worldwide, pulling you deeper into the world of luxury, adventure, VIP recognition, and rewards – heaps worth!
What are DISCOVERY Dollars (D$)?
D$ are the cashback rewards currency of GHA DISCOVERY, with an easy-to-remember conversion rate of D$1 = USD 1 (approximately 80 pence). Earn them amidst the splendour of London, spend them under the Parisian sky, or save them for the dunes of Dubai. The more you stay, the higher your status becomes – and the benefits get better, too!
To make the rewards count, you must book your getaway directly through GHA DISCOVERY’s website or app, and via the hotel brand’s direct booking channels (e.g. Anantara.com, Kempinski.com, Panpacific.com, etc.) See the full list of hotel brands.
DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) earnings per tier:
Tips to earn more D$
1. Silver (4% cashback) to Gold (5%) in just 2 stays
New members start on Silver, but if you complete only 2 stays at any GHA DISCOVERY hotel, the earnings become more substantial. So, keep staying and experiencing its portfolio of brands to increase your status to Titanium with up to 7% in D$ rewards.
2. Cruise and receive up to D$2,500 + fast-track to Titanium status
You’re in for a fast-track upgrade to GHA DISCOVERY Titanium status and a gift of D$750 for each cruise booking with Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. But if you’re the kind who won’t settle for anything less, book the Regent Suite to receive the ultimate D$2,500 gift.
3. 5% cashback on stays at vacation homes
Looking for a unique homestay experience? GHA DISCOVERY’s partnership with Plum Guide allows members to expand their holiday selection beyond hotels with 38,000 of the world’s most remarkable vacation homes. A lakeside retreat in West Sussex or a hilltop hideaway in Tuscany, perhaps?
Go for the rewards, stay for the experience.
The programme hosts a smorgasbord of experiences across the finest hotels, where you can spend your DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) on. So, whenever you’re staying at a GHA DISCOVERY hotel and feel like going for a tee or afternoon tea, you can explore the Local Offers. Planning an epic tour around the city, the vineyards and the museums during your stay? There’s a bucket list of Experiences to gander at.
In the era we’re in, DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) truly opens a whole new world of possibilities. Ready to make the most of your D$? Sign up now – it’s free!
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