Here we are, at the end of 2018. When looking back at our hotel stays from the past year, I get a sense of how we traveled and how it …
Marriott Rewards
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When Sharon reached Platinum status with Marriott, one of the perks she received was five suite night rewards. Thoughts of five nights in a suite ran through my head. What …
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AirlinesGround Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)HotelsNew York CityPoints & Miles
Longer ESTA Process, Theft at WDW, American Airlines Posted Emails & AA Acct. Numbers on ‘Net & More…
by joehegby joehegHappy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …
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I have hotels in Manhattan I like to stay in when we’re going to see shows. A different hotel might be better when I’m going to see the premiere of …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme ParksHotelsPoints & Miles
What’s That Hotel Being Built At The Edge of Walt Disney World Property?
by joehegby joehegWhen we drive to Disney World from our house, once I set in my brain where we’re going, I’m usually on autopilot. I’m looking out for drivers who don’t know …
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AirlinesHotelsNew York CityPoints & Miles
How We Went To The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade With Miles & Points (and $22.40)
by joehegby joehegLast December, when we were putting up Christmas decorations at the house, Sharon and I were talking about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Despite living in the …
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When I’m charged the annual fee for a credit card, I take time to think if I want to keep, downgrade or cancel the card. For me to keep the …
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Contests & SweepstakesHotels
Marriott Broke Their Own Website When Trying To Fix Their “29 Ways to Stay” Contest
by joehegby joehegI guess I wasn’t the only one to feel that Marriott managed to create the least interesting contest ever with their 29 Ways to Stay promotion. If you remember my …
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Marriott Created A Contest You Don’t Want To Win
by joehegby joehegThe whole point of running a contest is to make people happy when they win. But what if you manage to design a contest where most entrants are actually disappointed …
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AirportsHotelsNew York CityPoints & Miles
Hotel Review: Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel – Elizabeth, NJ
by joehegby joehegI’ve already shared the story of how I was able to fly to New Jersey for the night so I could attend my elementary school reunion. I also shared how …