There are some people who are blessed with names that are easy and obvious to pronounce. Kim Smith. John Lee. Ronald McDonald. And then you have the rest of us. …
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Travel
I Bonvoyed Marriott Because Their IT Doesn’t Know How Many Days Are In A Week
by joehegby joehegMarriott’s IT has a reputation—most of it… not great. From glitchy apps to loyalty points that vanish into the void, it’s usually the kind of thing that makes travelers grumble. …
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Hotels
Hey Hilton, Hyatt, IHG & Marriott – Sandals Resorts is Considering Billion-Dollar Sale
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSandals Resorts is a Jamaican operator of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. Developed by Gordon “Butch” Stewart in 1981, the family operation was handed down to Stewart’s son, Adam, when …
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Points & Miles
How Diversifying Your Hotel Points Portfolio Makes Travel Smarter and Cheaper
by joehegby joehegWhen we decided to take a 15-day road trip through the Southwest, we knew we wanted to make the most of our travel budget. The good news? We were able …
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Hotels
Marriott Needed Her Room & Moved All Her Stuff. Her Compensation Was…
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegImagine being checked into your hotel for, I don’t know, say a business trip. You’re all unpacked and are in a meeting when you notice you have a voice mail …
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Hotels
Our 2024 Hotel Recap: How We Made the Most of Free Nights and Loyalty Points
by joehegby joehegWe’re finished with our travels for 2024. That means it’s time to look back at our travels over the last 12 months and see which hotels we spent the most …
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Having status in a hotel’s loyalty program can significantly improve the quality of a hotel stay. At a minimum, just being a member of the program will decrease your chances …
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Hotels
Marriott (Still) Wins The Prize For Most Outdated Technology In A Hotel Room
by joehegby joehegI’m no stranger to using tech products for longer than I should. That’s why I still use my old MacBook Air when we travel. I can’t see paying the money …
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We’ve had Marriott Platinum status for several years. Even with staying at Marriott hotels several times a year, they sure don’t make it easy to figure out what your check-in …
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After our most recent stay at a Courtyard by Marriott property, I was reminded of one hidden perk of Marriott Bonvoy status. It’s also the benefit that a property is …