Chase Marriott 100,000 point signup bonus ends July 12 – and all the variables...
Last week, when I thought this bonus might be going away sooner, I wrote that I was having a conundrum about whether or not to jump in for this 100,000 points bonus. (100,000 bonus...
Marriott: Summary of New Categories / Air + Hotel Rates Announced (SPG/Marriott merger)
Today, Marriott unleashed their new categories by property in the new combined SPG/Marriott program.
Along with the list of which properties are in each category, they've also released their new cash + points rates, new...
Use SPG points for great US Open Tickets
From time to time I write about SPG Moments, a program created by SPG and being continued at Marriott that allows you to redeem your points for special and, sometimes, one-of-a-kind experiences.
Every year, they...
SPG: Amtrak transfers and Delta Crossover Rewards End this Summer
For those without the Amtrak credit card, a route into Amtrak has long been SPG. With the Marriott integration and despite Marriott adding many partners, this is one that dies. Transfer by July 31st,...
Extend Mileage Expiration with 1 Point: SPG/Marriott Platinums
Have a frequent flyer account that expires? Accounts like American Airlines AAdvantage and United MileagePlus will expire on you after varying inactivity periods. But if you are currently either SPG Platinum or Marriott Platinum,...
Late checkout in the new Marriott program
Now that the dust has settled on the Marriott / SPG program merger, there are a few things I want to highlight. I'm doing individual posts so topics are clear.
Under the SPG program, nearly...
The sweetest of Marriott “suite spots” post-merger: All-suite hotels for 60,000 points
Updated July 18, 2018: It's been confirmed this is reality. There may be less available room types than under SPG, so availability could shrink tremendously, but in general this *is* happening.
Updated: April 18, 6:20...
My Top Four Reactions to the SPG/Marriott News
If you had some time to spare, hopefully, you've read my comprehensive analysis of the SPG / Marriott program merger announcement. Based on the traffic, you probably have!
So now a short post summarizing the...
SPG/Marriott Highlights and Sweet Spots: Program Merger Summary
By now, if you are a Marriott / SPG fan, you've read the program announcement and maybe you even watched the Marriott livestream of the announcement. But there was a LOT in the overall...
Big Marriott / SPG announcement Monday 4:30pm
Just in case you haven't been following, Marriott is making a BIG announcement on Monday at 4:30pm Eastern Time. You can RSVP so you don't forget at https://www.facebook.com/events/2001981356722693/
What will they announce? Well, I have no...
