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
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
Fast Track to Marriott Gold Status with Chase
While some cards give you status with their brand, that typically isn't the case with Chase. Well, I guess you can consider Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite a status? Every Chase Marriott card comes with that. But, now, you can fast track to Marriott Gold Status with Chase, though you need one of two non-Marriott cards. … [Read more...] about Fast Track to Marriott Gold Status with Chase
Waikiki Beach Marriott Ocean Front Junior Suite Review
The last time I stayed in a junior suite at the Waikiki Beach Marriott was way back in the before times of 2019. This was before the pandemic and before the property completed its renovations. So I was curious to see how the refreshed Waikiki Beach Marriott Ocean Front Junior Suite is. … [Read more...] about Waikiki Beach Marriott Ocean Front Junior Suite Review
Review: Los Angeles Airport Marriott
Given that we were flying out of LAX, I wanted to stay a night closer to the airport. No way were we driving up from Costa Mesa the day of! And for this stay, I chose the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. … [Read more...] about Review: Los Angeles Airport Marriott
I Used the New Marriott Award Top Off
One of my biggest frustrations with Marriott Bonvoy has been their crap, free night certificates. However, the only positive change to come this year is the ability to add points to these certificates. And not long after the feature went live, I used the new Marriott Award Top Off feature with great success! … [Read more...] about I Used the New Marriott Award Top Off
Earn up to 9x Marriott Points with Chase
With the great Bonvoy devaluation now in effect, Chase is sending our targeted bonus offers for its cards. With the current offer, you can earn up to 9x Marriott points with Chase on select merchant categories. … [Read more...] about Earn up to 9x Marriott Points with Chase
Review: Westin Maui Resort and Spa
As I mentioned in a previous post, we split our time on Maui between Kaanapali and Wailea to sample a Marriott and a Hilton. The first of these hotels ended up being the Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Kaanapali. … [Read more...] about Review: Westin Maui Resort and Spa
Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
After our interesting flight and securing our car, all I wanted to do was get something to eat and get to bed. However, that meant driving 45-ish minutes on the 405 down to Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. … [Read more...] about Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel