Ever nab a travel deal so incredible it feels like you’ve unlocked a hidden cheat code? That’s what my wife and I experienced when we zipped off to Anguilla for an Anguilla luxury vacation on points—a 5-night birthday celebration at the breathtaking Zemi Beach House, a Hilton LXR treasure. Imagine turquoise waves lapping at powdery sand, a luxe resort vibe surrounding you, and all of it costing us just a sliver of the usual price. Here’s how we made it happen, plus some insider tips to spark your next adventure.
Airfare: Cash + Companion Pass Magic
Reaching Anguilla takes a little finesse since direct flights aren’t an option, but we turned it into a win. I paid $700 cash for my Delta ticket from PHL, swinging through ATL—one of Delta’s key hubs—to St. Maarten, the nearest jump-off point. My wife? She flew free with the Companion Pass from my American Express Delta Platinum card. The card’s $350 annual fee stings less when you consider her $700 ticket cost us nothing extra—netting us $350 in savings.
Boat Transfer: From St Maarten to Anguilla
Since Delta doesn’t fly straight into Anguilla, we landed in St. Maarten and hopped a semi-private ferry to our final destination. Round-trip tickets were $150 per person, and let me tell you, it was worth every penny. Why? Because they throw in your choice of rum punch or a crisp Carib Lager to sip while you cruise across the Caribbean Sea. It’s like the vacation starts the second you step onboard. Total cost for the two of us: $300
Booking Zemi Beach House
The true jackpot? Our stay at Zemi Beach House, part of Hilton’s swanky LXR Hotels & Resorts lineup. We snagged five nights in a Garden View King Room for just 440,000 Hilton Honors points, and Hilton’s 5th night free perk—exclusive to members like me—shaved off the cost of that final night. Before we even arrived, my Hilton Honors Diamond status scored us a sweet surprise: an email from the hotel revealing we’d been upgraded to an Ocean View King, a room going for a cash rate of $8,757.83. For our mid-January dates, the Garden View’s cash price was $1,187 per night before taxes, totaling $7,532.79 with fees for five nights. We skipped the cash, used points, and basked in Anguilla luxury vacation on points. That’s a deal-hunter’s dream come true!
Conclusion
My wife and I landed in Anguilla, ready to celebrate our birthdays. Zemi Beach House delivered barefoot luxury, infinity pools, and sunset cocktails. We lounged on Shoal Bay’s stunning beach by day and relaxed in a five-star oasis at night. Using credit card rewards wisely, we transformed a $7,500+ winter getaway into an affordable escape. Feeling relaxed and recharged, we’re already dreaming of our next adventure
So, what’s your dream destination? With a little strategy, you might just snag it for next to nothing too.
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