Marriott

We traveled much more in 2025 than in 2024. Last year, we logged 28 nights away (23 hotel nights + 5 cruise nights). In 2025, that jumped to 66 nights …

Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a condition mainly characterized by differences or difficulties in social communication and interaction. It can also include a need or a …

For years, a popular saying was “cash is king.” You didn’t have to have a credit or debit card. You didn’t even have to have a checking account. As long …

Marriott elite benefits can be a little… situational. Upgrades and late checkout depend on the property, the day, and sometimes the mood of the person at the front desk. But …

If you’ve read this blog for a while, you already know we’re unapologetically pro-Starbucks when we travel. It’s predictable coffee in unfamiliar places, mobile ordering in chaotic airports, and an …

For years, travelers have joked that European hotel rooms are so small you can touch every wall without even getting out of bed. In London, Paris or Munich, it’s just …

Through the years, hotels have figured out several ways to get more of our money: Charges for smoking/vaping in your room, based on AI Room fridges that can tell when …

For being one of the world’s busiest airports, the hotel situation around JFK is, frankly, disappointing. Sure, there’s the iconic TWA Hotel in Terminal 5. It’s a destination in its …

As a benefit, several co-brand hotel credit cards offer a free night in return for meeting a spending threshold in a calendar year. At the beginning of the year, the …

With more than 30 hotel brands across eight categories, Marriott has a little something for everyone. There’s plenty of overlap between brands but there still is a little something different …