Can you believe it’s only two weeks until Christmas? The festive season is in full swing, and if you’re anything like me, your Christmas list might still be looking a little empty! Whether you’re shopping for someone who loves to create a cosy, inviting home, enjoys entertaining with style, or simply appreciates little luxuries that make everyday life feel special, this guide has you covered. From soothing wellbeing pods and elegant letterbox flowers to fun kitchen gadgets, i

Virgin Red is giving you the chance to win 300,000 Virgin Points, and entering takes about 30 seconds. All you need to do is link your Virgin Atlantic Flying Club account to your Virgin Red account by 31st December 2025, and you're automatically in the draw. That's it. No purchase necessary, no jumping through hoops, just link two accounts you probably already have and you're entered for a prize that could book you multiple flights in the cabins of your choosing. What's the P

Thinking about your next trip? Whether it's somewhere tropical like the Maldives or a city you've been meaning to tick off, having a healthy stash of Virgin Points can make it happen a lot sooner. Virgin Atlantic (courtesy of Virgin Red) are once again offering up to 70% bonus points when you buy or gift Virgin Points. The deal runs until 31st December 2025, giving you the whole month decide whether to top up your account. Read to the bottom, where you'll find my bit of insig

If you’re loyal to American Express and love earning points on every purchase, there’s nothing more deflating than hearing the dreaded line: “We don’t take Amex.” It happens far more often than any of us would like, whether you’re at a restaurant, a shop, or even certain online retailers. For anyone who’s serious about maximising rewards, this limitation can feel like a genuine roadblock. But why is Amex acceptance still inconsistent? And more importantly, what can you do ab

We are back with another Bargain Bin, and if you’ve been patiently hoarding Virgin Points, your moment has absolutely arrived. From Christmas week steals to winter-sun escapes in January and February, there are some outrageously good-value redemptions hiding in plain sight right now. As always, we’ve been glued to vseats.io , the must-use tool for Virgin collectors that surfaces the “surely that’s a glitch?” level deals across cabins and routes. So, where should you be lookin

It’s that magical time of year! The fairy lights are up, Mariah Carey is back on repeat, and the excitement of festive shopping is in full swing. Finding gifts for kids can feel like a mission, but it doesn’t have to be stressful, especially when you can earn Avios or Virgin Points while ticking off your list. Whether it’s for your little builder, the budding adventurer, or the future Hogwarts student, starting your shop through the Avios Store or Virgin Shops Away/Virgin Red

As we creep closer to December things are beginning to feel more Chistmas-y! We had our first snow on Wednesday, the Christmas lights switch on's are beginning to happen, the playlists are back on repeat, and the gift lists are starting to take shape. If you’re anything like me, finding the perfect present is half the fun… especially when you can earn rewards at the same time. That’s the magic of Points Well Made: turning your everyday (and every-year) Christmas shopping into

Black Friday is known for fast deals and fast decisions, but Virgin Red are spreading the love across the month of November rather than concentrating everything into a single day. The idea is to give members more time to browse and earn Virgin Points from everyday retailers, travel bookings and selected product offers. But is it worth your time? Or is this just another Black Friday disappointment? How to Utilise Black Friday to Earn Virgin Red Points If you shop via the Virgi

I see it all too often from people, "I can't get tickets to destination X with Avios, they're useless". Cool, yeah, using points can be hard, that's why we strategise. This is a game after all, and we will win! There is often a finite amount of seats available to be bought with points, and if you're trying to go somewhere ludicrously popular like the Maldives, Sydney, or Bangkok from the UK, seats often fly out of the door quicker than you can say "what's the point of using A

As we wrote about back on 10th July , Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the first update to its Flying Club loyalty programme. At that time, we noted that “a revamp is in the works to acknowledge long-time Virgin loyalists who may not travel frequently enough to reach elite tiers” - and that vision has now taken flight with the introduction of High Five, Virgin Atlantic’s newest way to say thank you to those who’ve stayed loyal over time. Recognising Loyalty That Lasts Launching