Marriott’s Nudist Resort
I don't write a lot of "fluff" pieces. Not my thing.
But I couldn't help myself when I discovered today that there is actually a nudist resort bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points.
The resort is the...
(Extended to May 19th!) 40,000 Point Bonus on Marriott Homes & Villas
Sharing an abridged version of a Marriott press release below - keep in mind that these are often the very same homes you'd find at VRBO or Airbnb. Sometimes they are more expensive on...
Wentworth by the Sea is No Longer a Marriott Resort
I'm not sure how this happened with, as far as I can tell, zero coverage, but this is pretty sad news.
Wentworth-by-the Sea is a fabulous resort on the coast of New Hampshire just outside...
Personal Marriott Ambassadors Return!
Marriott Ambassador elites were certainly (and understandably) upset when they lost access to personalized Ambassadors (concierges). They were relegated to a general Ambassador line with varying degrees of service.
Today, Marriott tells me that personal...
New April Transfer Bonuses (Updated April 12th)
April brings two three new transfer bonuses:
Amex --> Hilton
Chase --> Air France Flying Blue
Added April 12th All US programs --> Avianca Lifemiles
I also left the Chase --> Marriott Bonvoy in the table...
MEGA Round Up: The Last Week’s News in One Post
I've been a bit MIA the last 4 days, working a trade show booth at an orthopedic surgeon conference. As some of you know, I moonlight running a 3D medical animation business.
A LOT has...
Three March Transfer Bonuses
March marks the return of two transfer bonuses that, while I personally don't care for, you might! And a third that's much better (but please no speculative transfers!)
50% Bonus: Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott...
Marriott Bonvoy Ends Points Advance
Marriott announced today that the Points Advance feature of the program, where you can book an award without having enough points provided you earn them within 2 months or within 14 days of the...
Marriott Homes and Villas Deal Stack
Marriott Homes and Villas 10,000 Point Bonus Promotion
From today until Saturday, March 11, Marriott Bonvoy members who book a private home rental and complete a stay of four or more consecutive nights up to...
Le Meridien Mexico City: Lightning Review
Usually, when I write Lightning Reviews, I go over my thousand word self-imposed limit. I won't on this one.
The Le Meridien Mexico City was a surprisingly impressive hotel in a less than ideal area.
Given...