Is Hilton considering new elite benefits?
Hilton is without a doubt the easiest hotel chain with which to snag elite status: simply holding the right credit card will get you either Gold or Diamond status, the top two tiers in...
Cheap ways to get to AC for those status matches
Earlier today, I wrote about how you can status match your way around Atlantic City right now and also (potentially) pick up some free Hyatt elite qualifying nights in Las Vegas / Atlantic City...
Why it might make sense to roll the dice on status matching
In last weekend's week in review around the web, I highlighted a post from Angelina Travels about how to get up to 7 free nights in Atlantic City this summer, and there may be...
15 shortcuts to Marriott Platinum Elite status
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Marriott, SPG, and Ritz-Carlton's rewards programs will merge into one program (but still with three different names) in August. With regards to elite benefits,...
Ultra Premium Hotel Cards: Hilton vs. SPG/Marriott
Hilton kicked off 2018 by introducing a new ultra-premium credit card: Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card. And, in August, the newly combined Marriott / SPG (Starwood) program will offer their own ultra-premium card: Starwood...
Marriott’s Platinum breakfast benefit better than I thought, but more confusing than ever
We were promised that Platinum Elites would get free breakfast when Marriott and SPG merge in August. But, in my post "Marriott Platinum Elite Welcome Gift List Published," I pointed out that you might...
Earn up to 15 Suite Night Awards with Marriott SPG this year only
The planned August program merger between Marriott and SPG has led to some short term opportunities (see this post for a list of opportunities). One such opportunity is the ability to earn 15 Suite...
United Premier Elites: Sign up for RewardsPlus before August
United's partnership with Marriott, called RewardsPlus, provides a way for United elites to get Marriott elite status (and vice versa). Specifically, anyone with United Premier Gold status or higher will automatically get Marriott Gold...
Hyatt Place: no more free breakfast for 3rd party bookings; early check-in coming for...
Hyatt has announced a major change in the breakfast policy at Hyatt Place locations effective November 1, 2018: breakfast will only be free for World of Hyatt members who book direct. This is a negative change...
[Too Late] Consider getting the Ritz-Carlton card right now
The Ritz card is unavailable for new signups as of July 26 2018
With great change comes great opportunity. The great change I'm referring to is the upcoming Marriott / SPG / Ritz loyalty program...
Marriott Platinum Elite Welcome Gift List Published
As reported in Marriott Insiders, Marriott has published the list of welcome gifts, by brand, that Platinum Elites can expect when the Marriott and SPG programs merge in August. The list is re-published below,...
Which hotel program is the most rewarding? IHG vs Radisson vs Wyndham vs Choice
Several weeks ago, I began exploring the question, "Which hotel loyalty program is the most rewarding?" I found that question wasn't easy to answer, and it only developed more layers as I delved into it....
10K points or loyalty benefits – which is a better deal?
I'll admit it: I'm a sucker for status when it comes to hotels. It's hard to argue with the allure of free, and status gets you a whole lot of that: free points, free upgrades, free breakfast, free lounge...
Buy points, airline status, tours, & more in Kids First Fund charity auction
This year's Kids First Fund travel auction will begin on Sunday, May 13th and the first block of items will run for 10 days (ending on May 22nd, with two more 10-day blocks with new items...
