There have been rumors circulating for months about new plastics coming to Marriott Bonvoy. Well, they're finally here, and the new Marriott credit cards are blah. But that's not all. Some of the existing cards saw a revamp too, and not necessarily for the better. … [Read more...] about The New Marriott Credit Cards Are Blah
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Marriott Bonvoy Fall 2022 Promotion
Not to be left out of the fall frenzy, Marriott is joining Hyatt and Hilton in offering a bonus points perk for fall travel. So let's talk about the Marriott Bonvoy Fall 2022 promotion and see how it stacks up to the competition. … [Read more...] about Marriott Bonvoy Fall 2022 Promotion
Hilton Fall 2022 Double Points Promotion
In the face of slowing traffic, Hyatt recently launched a fall double points offer. Well, Hilton is doing the same with the Hilton Fall 2022 double points promotion. And it's probably worth registering for even if you don't think you're going to use it. … [Read more...] about Hilton Fall 2022 Double Points Promotion
I Tried to Avoid Marriotts This Year
I wanted to try something in 2022. I tried to avoid Marriotts this year and was off to a good start. But I just wrapped up planning my travel for the year, and let's just say I failed miserably. … [Read more...] about I Tried to Avoid Marriotts This Year
Are Free Breakfast Benefits That Important?
In the points and miles community, many put considerable emphasis on getting complimentary breakfast as part of their elite status. For some, this might even be more important than room upgrades. But are free breakfast benefits that important? I'm not so sure. … [Read more...] about Are Free Breakfast Benefits That Important?
Hilton Surpass 2022 Review
Recently, I reviewed Hilton's top Aspire card after a year of ownership. Today, I'd like to cover their mid-tier card, which is the one I think makes sense for most of us to have. So let's get started with my Hilton Surpass 2022 review. … [Read more...] about Hilton Surpass 2022 Review
Register for the Hyatt Bonus Journeys 2022 Promotion
With travel still not quite what it used to be, Hyatt is offering another generous fall stay promotion. However, the Hyatt Bonus Journeys 2022 is a little different from the version we saw last year, which will make it much harder to use it to rapidly accrue EQNs. … [Read more...] about Register for the Hyatt Bonus Journeys 2022 Promotion
Hilton Aspire Card 2022 Review
It's been a little over a year since my Aspire saga with American Express. So, I figure it's time for me to write a Hilton Aspire card 2022 review to see how things are going after my first year of ownership. … [Read more...] about Hilton Aspire Card 2022 Review
Hawaii Hotel Rates Soared in June 2022
Ever since reopening, the islands have been setting new hotel rate records. After a brief reprieve in May, Hawaii hotel rates soared in June 2022, resulting in higher revenue per available room (RevPAR) than in pre-pandemic times despite lower occupancy rates. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Rates Soared in June 2022
Avoid These Hyatt Properties in Hawaii
Recently, Brian Cohen of The Gate broke the news of a nefarious new fee being charged at certain Hyatt properties. Because of this new fee, I suggest you avoid these Hyatt properties in Hawaii, though not all of them are that bad compared to other properties' resort fees. … [Read more...] about Avoid These Hyatt Properties in Hawaii