The Biggest Point Redemption I’ve Ever Seen
Over 3 million points. I can’t recall any redemption quite that big. There was the 1 million points to throw out the first pitch in Game 7 of the World Series. That seems kinda cheap compared to this.
Marriott Rewards
Breaking Down Marriott Award Category Changes For 2019
Marriott announced award category changes for 2019. Most of the changes involve properties getting more expensive, costing more points to redeem. But, there are a small few getting cheaper.
I Said I Wouldn’t Be Heartbroken. I Was Wrong.
Have you ever looked back on something you’ve written and known that you were right at the time, only to find out a year later you really weren’t? I did recently. Oddly, it involves travel. Take a seat and hear me out.
2018 Hotel Status Review And A Look Forward To 2019
2018 was a year of ups and downs. Most of the ups were improvements in the Hyatt program. The downs were mostly owned by Marriott. Here’s a brief look at my year in hotels and what I think the future holds.
Hotel Review: Sheraton Porto
The Sheraton Porto is a bright, clean hotel in downtown Porto. Elite members will enjoy the club lounge. The hotel has a large, well-equipped fitness center and spa as well as multiple restaurants. It’s located a short ride or long walk from the heart of downtown.
False Alarm! At Least Two More Months to Book Top Marriott Properties At Reduced Award Rates
One more bite of the apple? Marriott has announced that the increased category 8 pricing for awards won’t go into effect until at least March, 2019. We had assumed this would happen in January. That means you may still have time to book at least one or two more “once-in-a-lifetime” vacations at unbeatable redemption rates.
Want To Sleep Over At The Super Bowl? In The Stadium? Now You Can!
Want to sleep in a hotel suite that will only be occupied for one night? Just for the Super Bowl, with you as the only occupant. That sounds pretty cool to me.
Marriott Data Breach: Have You Been Contacted Yet?
Did you have a stay in the past 4 years at a Starwood property? If so, I want to know if you’ve been contacted by Marriott.
I Need Your Help. Should I Mattress Run?
I’m pretty sure this is the last hotel elite status decision I’ll ever have to make. And, I could use your help. What would you do?
It’s Time, Marriott
Two weeks is enough time to work out the kinks on the Marriott/SPG integration, right? How about two months? Apparently, that’s not long enough, either. While members continue to have these issues, Marriott sits mostly silent. They do find time to tell investors things are great. It doesn’t seem they’re spending the time to ask customers if that’s actually the case.