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Marriott Bonvoy

My Recent Room Upgrade Experiences

December 7, 2021 by Island Miler

My Recent Room Upgrade Experiences

I know many in the blogosphere complain about room upgrades with Marriott. Maybe it's because I don't travel a ton, but I haven't had issues with Marriott upgrades. But since I stayed with two major brands during my recent trip, I want to talk about how my recent room upgrade experiences went during these stays. … [Read more...] about My Recent Room Upgrade Experiences

Ugh: Marriott is Switching to Dynamic Pricing

October 27, 2021 by Island Miler

Marriott is Switching to Dynamic Pricing

Despite the general consensus about the program, I've been pleased overall with Marriott Bonvoy. That, however, is likely to change in a few months as Marriott is switching to dynamic pricing. Farewell, transparency! … [Read more...] about Ugh: Marriott is Switching to Dynamic Pricing

Outrigger Moves Ahead with Kona Resort Purchase

July 28, 2021 by Island Miler

Outrigger Moves Ahead with Kona Resort Purchase

Last year, I reported that the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay would be leaving Marriott. The reason for the departure was the acquisition of the property by Hawaii-based Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. And though it seemed like the sell was off, Outrigger moves ahead with the Kona resort purchase. … [Read more...] about Outrigger Moves Ahead with Kona Resort Purchase

Marriott CEO’s Remarks Shouldn’t Surprise Anyone

July 27, 2021 by Island Miler

Marriott CEO's Remarks Shouldn't Surprise Anyone

There's been a lot of talk about the comments made by Marriott's new CEO Anthony Capuano over the past week. But why I ask? In my opinion, Marriott CEO's remarks shouldn't surprise anyone. And that's not just because of our perception of the company today. … [Read more...] about Marriott CEO’s Remarks Shouldn’t Surprise Anyone

Sheraton Waikiki Breakfast at KAI Market

July 22, 2021 by Island Miler

Sheraton Waikiki Breakfast at KAI Market

During our stay at the Sheraton Waikiki, I once again decided to check out the property's on-site breakfast options. Sure, there are other options conveniently located nearby, but I wanted to be able to report on the full experience for you all 😉. So we checked out the Sheraton Waikiki Breakfast at KAI Market. … [Read more...] about Sheraton Waikiki Breakfast at KAI Market

I Canceled My Bonvoy Amex Card

June 21, 2021 by Island Miler

I Canceled My Bonvoy Amex Card

With changing priorities, I've been trying to reduce the number of cards with annual fees I carry. As a result, I canceled my Bonvoy Amex Card. This was probably one of my more obvious cards to cancel. … [Read more...] about I Canceled My Bonvoy Amex Card

The Best Hotel Credit Cards 2021

May 6, 2021 by Island Miler

The Best Hotel Credit Cards 2021

Of all the credit card types available, hotel credit cards are the ones I carry the most (but RV credit cards are good too). This is not because I actively use all of them to accrue points but because of the ancillary values provided. So, here are what I consider to be the best hotel credit cards 2021 edition. … [Read more...] about The Best Hotel Credit Cards 2021

AC Hotel by Marriott Wailea to Open April 2021

February 12, 2021 by Island Miler

AC Hotel by Marriott Wailea king guestroom

In 2019, I reported that Hawaii's first AC Hotel would be built in the Wailea Resort on Maui. At the time, the developer had just broken ground and didn't provide a projected opening date. But now we know the AC Hotel by Marriott Wailea is to open in April 2021. … [Read more...] about AC Hotel by Marriott Wailea to Open April 2021

Review: Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort

February 10, 2021 by Island Miler

Royal Hawaiian

As I mentioned during my Royal Weekend Staycation introduction post, I mentioned my stay at the Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. It's someplace I didn't think I would stay at. But, thanks to my lack of travel due to the pandemic and great kama'aina rates, I finally pulled the trigger. … [Read more...] about Review: Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort

Double Your Nights and Points with Marriott!

February 8, 2021 by Island Miler

Double Your Nights and Points

Marriott has a new promotion available for registration that'll let you double your nights and points. It seems like they're trying to make it as easy as possible for Marriott Bonvoy members to earn or retain status since this is on top of the elite bonuses they already handed out. … [Read more...] about Double Your Nights and Points with Marriott!

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