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...
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...
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...
