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...
Ocean AC will be 12,000 Hyatt Points / Night
I've been waiting to see what category the new Ocean AC Resort, formerly REVEL, on the Atlantic City boardwalk would price at, given that it's under the Hyatt Unbound brand. There hasn't been a...
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,...
Kids First Charity Auction: Do good and get points/status/miles
Want to buy some miles or points, maybe even some airline or hotel status, and actually help out kids in need in the process?
Well, you've got a week.
Kids First is a charity that helps...
Old REVEL now under Hyatt brand in Atlantic City as Ocean Resort Casino
I loved the REVEL Casino when it existed at the far end of the Atlantic City boardwalk. It was smoke-free and brand new and on the beach.
But gamblers didn't like that it didn't really...
Chase IHG Free Nights Uncapped to May 2019?
A representative for IHG on Twitter today proclaimed that Chase and IHG have decided to make all awards issued until May 1, 2019 uncapped.
That's right! IHG with Chase recently made the decision to award...
Free nights at Hard Rock Atlantic City
For those of you with casino status, the new Hard Rock in Atlantic City is giving you up to two free nights at their new property this summer.
If you have a mid tier status,...
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...
