Two New Point Transfer Bonuses (With Analysis)
The last couple of days has brought two new transfer bonuses. Let's take a look:
American Express Membership Rewards --> Marriott Bonvoy: 30% bonus
With this transfer bonus, you'll get 1,300 Marriott Bonvoy points for each...
Recapping 2019 in Miles and Points – and 2020 Predictions
As we wind down 2019, I thought I'd recap what I think were the major things to happen in miles and points in 2019 and make a few predictions for 2020.
2019 Miles and Points...
Marriott Ending “10 Elite Nights for One Meeting” Benefit – And Some Thoughts
I'm not the least bit surprised...
The Backstory on Marriott Elite Nights for Meetings
Since at least 2010 (if not before) until the SPG/Marriott combination was effective, a great many people manufactured Marriott Platinum status simply...
Marriott Readies $6,000 a Night Property For Points Redemptions
North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort in the Seychelles
In March, Marriott added a property in the Seychelles that sells for over $6,000 a night. It's called North Island.
While not currently available for booking with...
Earn up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points Referring Friends to Bonvoy
Did you know that Marriott Bonvoy has a Refer-a-Friend program?
If you have a friend that doesn't yet have a Marriott Bonvoy frequent guest account, you can earn up to 50,000 bonus Bonvoy points per...
The Secret of Marriott’s Birthday Elite Night Credit
Please note: As of Jan 2020 Marriott has indicated these birthday elite night credits are on hold.
To some of you, this might really be a secret, although that's not what the title refers to.
Marriott's...
Don’t Make This Mistake Choosing Your Marriott Choice Benefit (for Earning Platinum Status)
Marriott Annual Choice Benefits
When you have earned 50 Marriott elite nights in a year, you earn Platinum status. Platinum status is the first "real" status level at Marriott Bonvoy in my opinion, because it's...
Expires Tomorrow: 100,000 Point Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Bonus Offer
Chase's bonus offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card of 100,000 Bonvoy points when you spend $5,000 in your first three months expires tomorrow, Wednesday November 6th.
This offer is up from the "standard" offer...
Reminder: Marriott Bonvoy Changes Take Effect After Friday. Make Your Points Advance Reservations Now
The changes to the Marriott Bonvoy program that I wrote about on August 15th are about to take effect. After tomorrow (i.e. starting on Saturday the 14th), the changes will be in effect.
The biggest...
Transfer Bonus: Amex MRs to Marriott
30% Transfer Bonus from American Express Membership Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy
I haven't seen a Marriott transfer bonus before, but while logged in trying to sort out how which card I received a referral bonus...
