Weak Marriott Q2 Promo Open for Registration

Did I get you excited with that title? Yeah, that's how excited I am.  I just registered for the Marriott Q2 promo and, called Elevated Earning, it gets you a paltry 2,000 bonus points per stay...
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card

Ends Wednesday: Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards Offer Up to 100,000 Bonvoy Bonus Points

In January, Chase upped their bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card to 100,000 Bonvoy points when you spend $5,000 in your first three months. This offer ends Wednesday March 4th. This is up from...

Last 2 Days to book Marriott Hotels at Current Categories

On Wednesday March 4th, the Bonvoy category changes that I mentioned in this post will take effect. That means you have just a bit over a day to pull the trigger on any current categories...
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card

Can You Downgrade to the Old Marriott Premier Credit Card?

Chase has been trying to coax legacy Chase Marriott Premier credit card holders to upgrade to the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless credit card. They've given away as much as 2 free nights or 15 elite...

Comparing Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite Treatment at 4 Westside Los Angeles Hotels in 4...

In the past week, I stayed four back to back nights at four different Marriott Bonvoy hotels on the Westside of LA so that I could compare not just the locations, lodgings, and service,...

North Island, Seychelles Now Bookable With Points (A LOT of Points)

Today, Gary Leff reported that the famous North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles, is now bookable with points.  It's a private island with just 11 villas and the most expensive property that is...

Using a Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefit Certificate? Watch Your Account!

Last month, I was having trouble attaching a 40,000 (max) award night certificate earned as my Elite Choice Benefit for accruing 75 elite nights with Bonvoy last year. Both in the app and on the...

Marriott’s March Category Changes Are Not Pretty

On March 4th, you'll see increases to the award category for 22% of Marriott Bonvoy properties.  This is a pretty massive increase across the board and one that is a bit depressing on the...

Marriott Ditches “No Blackout Dates” Policy on ex-SPG Brands

When SPG was SPG (the loyalty program for brands such as Westin, W, Sheraton, The Luxury Collection, and St. Regis), they were famous for their industry-leading "No Blackout Dates" policy on award nights. What...
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card

New Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card Offers: Up to 100,000 Bonvoy Bonus Points

Today, Chase upped their bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card to 100,000 Bonvoy points when you spend $5,000 in your first three months. This is up from the "standard" offer of 75,000 for $3,000...