WHAT: No annual fee. Earn up to 60,000 Best Western points after qualifying for Mastercard. You’ll get 20,000 points after your first purchase, 30,000 if you spend $1000 before July 31st and another 10,000 for spending $1000 before the end of August.

KNOW: If you earn the 60,000 points, it’s enough for about 3 nights in a Best Western Hotel or approx $225 in gift cards. Personally, this is a good deal but not a great deal. 

TIP: If you don’t mind applying for many cards and have no problem spending this amount, apply for it. If you rather have just a few credit cards and not spend quite so much, stick with ones that earn travel points. For beginners, the best one is the American Express Personal Gold, which I can send you a link for if you ask.


WHAT: Get 10,000 bonus points (plus the usual 20 points per dollar spent) for every paid stay of two nights or more. No limit!

KNOW: You must be a member of Club Carlson and register before you book.


WHAT: Earn 2000 Aeroplan points for each Best Western stay. Maximum of 5 stays (during promotion period) for 10,000 points.

KNOW: You have to register for the promotion before you stay and CHOOSE Aeroplan in your Best Western account earning preferences. Normally with Best Western, you get 250 points per stay.

Expires: August 31, 2013

Link: http://www.bestwestern.com/rewards/offers/appromo3.asp