The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles and points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.
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Two New Targeted Starwood Preferred Guest Offers
Two new targeted Starwood Preferred Guest offers can make a difference in your point balance. Make sure to check if you’re eligible for these!
Starwood Preferred Guest Removing Benefit For Folks Planning Ahead
Starwood Preferred Guest is changing a key benefit for folks who plan ahead.
Starwood Preferred Guest And Marriott Release Their Award Category Changes For 2018
Starwood Preferred Guest and Marriott Rewards have released their award category changes for 2018. You have until March 6th to make reservations at the existing levels. See if your favorite property will cost more or less points in the future.
Hotel Status Recap: Looking Back On 2017 And A Look Forward
What hotel status did you decide to shoot for in 2017? Did you achieve your goal? Was it worth it?
SPG Does The “Little Things” Well. I Hope It’s Contagious
Lots of little things can add up to big things. That’s what long relationships are all about, right?
SPG’s First Promotion Of 2018 Is Leaked Early
Want to know what SPG has planned for their promo for the first quarter of 2018?
Is Marriott Breaking Starwood Preferred Guest?
After roaring out of the gates with positive changes when Marriott and SPG announced their merger, things have been very quiet since. I can’t help but wonder when we’ll know more.
ENDING SOON: Redeem SPG Points To Attend An MLB Division Series Playoff Game!
Most people redeem their hotel points for hotel stays. Makes sense, right? Merchandise redemptions are generally not worth the money. But, what about experiences? SPG Moments has auctions up ending shortly where you can redeem Starpoints to see your favorite team play in a MLB Division Series playoff game.
Starwood Preferred Guest Announced Their Final Worldwide Promotion Of 2017, Explore More
Starwood Preferred Guest has announced their final promotion of 2017. There are multiple ways to earn, which means this promo can benefit the occasional traveler and the road warrior alike.
