When 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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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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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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Marriott (Still) Wins The Prize For Most Outdated Technology In A Hotel Room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…
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Hey, Courtyard By Marriott – Who Thought This Was A Good Idea?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMy husband Joe and I only live about 3 hours from the Port of Miami. So technically, we could have driven to our Virgin Voyages cruise the morning it left…
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Marriott Sues Franchisee for Turning Aloft/Element Into A Homeless Shelter
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOver the years, we’ve seen big hotel companies involved in a variety of lawsuits. For example, there was that time when Abby Lee Miller, from Dance Moms, sued Hilton Hotels…
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With over 30 different hotel brands under its banner, Marriott has a bit of something for everyone. There’s plenty of overlap between brands but there still is a little something…