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  • Hotels

    Which Hotels Offer Late Checkout? Here’s What to Expect

    by joeheg May 13, 2025
    by joeheg May 13, 2025

    You know that bittersweet moment when the hotel knocks on your door at 11 a.m. and politely reminds you, “It’s checkout time”? Whether you just want to sleep off a …

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  • Hotels

    Reality Check: You May Be Pronouncing “Marriott” Incorrectly

    by SharonKurheg April 29, 2025
    by SharonKurheg April 29, 2025

    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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    I Bonvoyed Marriott Because Their IT Doesn’t Know How Many Days Are In A Week

    by joeheg April 19, 2025
    by joeheg April 19, 2025

    Marriott’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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    Hey Hilton, Hyatt, IHG & Marriott – Sandals Resorts is Considering Billion-Dollar Sale

    by SharonKurheg March 31, 2025
    by SharonKurheg March 31, 2025

    Sandals 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 joeheg January 12, 2025
    by joeheg January 12, 2025

    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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  • Hotels

    Marriott Needed Her Room & Moved All Her Stuff. Her Compensation Was…

    by SharonKurheg December 28, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 28, 2024

    Imagine 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 joeheg December 27, 2024
    by joeheg December 27, 2024

    We’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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  • Hotels

    The Sweet Spot For Each Hotel’s Loyalty Program

    by joeheg September 21, 2024
    by joeheg September 21, 2024

    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 joeheg September 14, 2024
    by joeheg September 14, 2024

    I’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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  • Hotels

    Courtyard By Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Decision – Food Or Points?

    by joeheg August 30, 2024
    by joeheg August 30, 2024

    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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