When I read posts from upset travelers online, I see that Marriott is the one company that gets its fair share of hate. Surprisingly, many posts are from people with…
Marriott Bonvoy
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Points & Miles
Bonvoyed Again: How Marriott’s Dynamic Pricing Limits Free Night Certificates
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve been a part of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, you’re probably familiar with the free night certificates that come with certain co-brand credit cards from Chase or American…
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The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card by Chase is the mid-tier Marriott Bonvoy card available to new applicants. Marriott points are useful because of the variety of hotels available in the…
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Hotels
Maximizing Your Marriott Bonvoy Annual Choice Benefit: What Should You Pick?
by joehegby joehegWhen you hit 50 eligible nights in a calendar year with Marriott Bonvoy, you unlock Platinum Elite status and get to choose one Annual Choice Benefit from the following: 5…
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We’ve held Platinum Elite status for the past seven years with Marriott Bonvoy. It’s been a fantastic run, but as 2024 wraps up, we’ve decided this will be our final year…
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Marriott Bonvoy has several levels of loyalty status depending on how often you stay at Marriott hotels. With multiple ways to earn and maintain status, it’s important to understand the…
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Lifetime status is often overlooked until one is close to achieving it. It’s not a goal many people set out to accomplish but rather a recognition of years of loyalty…
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When we went back to New York City to see Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden this summer, I needed to find a nearby hotel. We were disappointed with our…
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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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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Marriott’s New Disney Resort: Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa
by joehegby joehegMarriott Bonvoy holds a significant advantage over other hotel chains regarding Walt Disney World properties. That’s because it’s the sole chain with official Disney hotels, including the Swan, Dolphin, and…