Double Southwest Rapid Reward Credits for Intra-California Flights

For a limited time, earn double Southwest Rapid Rewards credits for flights wholly within the State of California. That means you earn 2 credits for each one-way flight. You must register for this promotion, book travel between March 11 and April 6th and complete travel by May 26th to qualify. Click here for the details and to register.

California cities served by Southwest Airlines: Burbank, Los Angeles, Oakland, Ontario, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose.

Enter the Joie de Vivre Explore California Passport Sweepstakes

Time to visit San Francisco-based Joie de Vivre Hotels' website for some amazing Summer deals, including a $25 credit back for each stay. While you are roaming the site, be to to register for the Explore California Passport sweepstakes where 25 lucky winners will each win over $17,000 worth of Joie de Vivre hotel stays throughout California. Visit JDV hotels today. 

10 Great California State Parks

Never to early to forget about the work week and think about the upcoming weekend. To get you started, check out this read, "10 Great California State Parks," where Kathryn Vercillo describes some of the state's most impressive natural beauty - much of which is close enough to the Bay Area for a weekend road trip.

United: Double Miles for San Francisco Flyers

Hot off the Press!
United Airlines is offering double mileage plus miles for flights in/out of San Francisco to select California cities (and Las Vegas). Register here, read the t&c, then buy tickets between now and October 5th, travel through November 14th.

This promotion is a clear response to Southwest Airlines double Rapid Reward credits for flying in/out of SFO for nearly same time period (see a few posts down)

Alaska Airlines HOT Summer & Fall Award Redemptions

Hot! Alaska Airlines has expanded their already generous award redemption opportunities.
Travel roundtrip to select California destinations in August by redeeming 15,000 Alaska Miles.
For example: San Francisco/Santa Rosa or Oakland to Southern California.

Hotter! Travel roundtrip to select Mexico destinations in September and October by redeeming 20,000 Alaska Miles.
For example: San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta/Mexico City/Los Cabos/La Paz