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...
14% back at IHG / 8% on Expedia Hotels (Cash or Amex Points)
Ebates by Rakuten is running a Valentine's Day promo. There are many 14% stores today, meaning you can get either 14% cash back or 14X Amex Membership Rewards points on your purchases.
If you don't...
New Hyatt Promo Offers 2X Points – And Even More for Credit Cardholders
Double Hyatt Points on All Stays through May 15th, 2020
Here's a nice and simple promotion from World of Hyatt, offering double points through May 15th.
Earn 2X points with each stay starting with your...
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...
IHG Winter/Spring Promo: Up to 4X Points
From February 15th to May 15th, IHG is offering a tier promotion with the top tier offering 4X points on stays
You can register now for the promotion, and you should because even if you...
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...
Today is Your Next Move in the Status Match Merry-Go-Round
The Status Match Merry Go Round – What to Do In February
If you are a regular MilesTalk reader, you’ve no doubt followed the Status Match Merry Go Round. It’s important that, once you are...
News: 35k Business to Europe, IHG Ends Pointsbreaks, Wyndham Adjusts Categories
Here are the 3 most notable items (to me) from around the miles and points-osphere today
1) Book JFK-LIS for 35,000 miles one way in Business Class on
TAP (lie-flat seat)
Nick at Frequent Miler uncovered either...
