Hey {{first name | reader}},
Happy Monday! Coffee's ready, and I've got three things for you today:
Virgin Atlantic's new bonus on points (and why Dan loves them)
Dan & Oskar's Fairmont Monte Carlo chaos (and full review)
How much Dan actually spent on flights last year (and what Points Master has to do with it)
Virgin Atlantic's new bonus on points (and why Dan loves them)
Virgin Atlantic has a fresh buy-points bonus live right now, with up to a 70% bonus when you buy Virgin Points between Dec 1–31, 2025.
The tiers look like this:
5,000–24,000 points → 20% bonus
25,000–69,000 points → 40% bonus
70,000–124,000 points → 60% bonus
125,000–200,000 points → 70% bonus
You can buy up to 200,000 points (before bonus) this calendar year, and the cost is $25 per 1,000 points in the US or £15 per 1,000 in the UK, plus a small transaction fee.
Virgin Atlantic A350 Business Class
Why we care:
Virgin is one of Dan's favorite European airlines to fly; Upper Class is fun, the lounges are good, and the brand has personality.
Flying Club is part of SkyTeam, which means these points now plug into lots of partners (like KLM, Air France, Delta, etc.). You can learn all the uses of these points in the Points Master program! If you're already a member, take a few minutes to review them.
A few ways advanced users tend to think about Virgin Points:
Transatlantic business on Virgin itself, especially when cash fares are silly
Partner sweet spots (e.g., select routes on ANA, KLM, Air France, etc.) where the mileage price + surcharges still work out nicely versus cash
For some people, this promo is "nice but skip." For others (especially those already eyeing a specific Virgin/partner redemption), it can easily tip a flight into "worth it" territory.
The math at the top tier:
At 70% bonus, you're paying approximately $11.80 per 1,000 Virgin Points if your account is based in the UK (or $14.80 per 1,000 Virgin Points if your account is based in the US, not very good). That's competitive if you have a specific redemption in mind.
Dan & Oskar's Fairmont Monte Carlo chaos (and full review)
Today's hotel feature is Dan & Oskar's latest video: their Fairmont Monte Carlo review - AKA "Is this Monaco's cheapest luxury hotel, and is it actually worth it?"
Highlights / why it's fun to watch:
The stay starts with one of the weirdest check-in moments ever: they get a room key, open the door… and find shoes and clothes already inside. For a few minutes, it looks like they've just walked into someone else's room.
After a pretty chaotic back-and-forth, they end up with a sea-view room, a massive property to explore, and a very Monaco mix of a Ferrari store, rooftop Nikki Beach pool, and lots of conference vibes.
There's a lot of "this is gorgeous… and also kind of messy?" energy:
Stunning ocean views and a killer breakfast terrace
Very average gym that's way too crowded
A big price tag for a hotel that's officially 4-star and doesn't always feel ultra-lux
The whole video builds to the question:
In one of the most expensive destinations on earth, is this actually "good value" luxury, or should you just pay more and stay somewhere properly five-star?
If you're into hotel nerdery, F1, Monaco, or just want to see Dan mildly traumatized by a pile of mystery shoes in his "room," it's a fun one.
(And yes, there's a full score breakdown at the end for the hotel rating geeks.)
How much Dan actually spent on flights last year (and what Points Master has to do with it)
Dan's latest video answers a question a lot of people have: "Okay, but how much do you really spend on flights in a year if you're flying first and business all the time?"
He went back over every single flight he took from late 2024 to late 2025 - first and business class on airlines like Emirates, Qatar, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, etc.
Here's the crazy part:
Total spent on flights: ~$37,000
What those same flights would've cost at regular cash prices: over $77,000
That's more than $40,000 saved in one year by using the exact strategies he teaches in Points Master (buying points smartly, using the right programs, picking partners, etc.)
The whole point of the video isn't "look how much I fly," it's basically: "Here's what happens over a full year when you consistently play the points game properly."
🔥 And yes, this is exactly why we extended the Points Master Black Friday sale (24h only)
Because of all the emails and calls this week, we decided to keep the Black Friday price open for 24 hours longer than planned.
Right now you can still join Points Master for $747 (regular price: $999, saving $252!).
With the course, you'll learn how to:
Use 11 airline programs to book premium cabins on 70+ airlines
Turn "this business ticket is $5 - 8k" into "I paid a fraction of that"
Book advanced redemptions (think Emirates First, Singapore Suites, etc.)
Plan trips by region so you're not randomly searching and getting frustrated
It's fully pre-recorded, you get lifetime access, and it's designed to work no matter where you live.
If you're on the fence, you can still:
We'll go over how you travel, what you want to book, and see if the course fits your travel style!
The TL;DR:
The video shows what a year of smart redemptions looks like in real numbers
The course is how you copy that for your own trips over the next few years
This is the last 24 hours to get the Black Friday price
That's it for today. More deals and strategies coming your way on Wednesday.
Catch you in the clouds,
Tomi