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...
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...
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...
Greg’s take: Which hotel program (Hyatt vs Hilton vs Marriott) is the most rewarding?
Yesterday Nick published a thoughtful post: Which hotel program (Hyatt vs Hilton vs Marriott) is the most rewarding? His answer was that they're about...
Status match from MGM to Caesar’s Total Rewards Diamond
Last night, Doctor of Credit reported on what would be an awesome status match if it works out: from MGM's M life Gold status to Caesar's Total...
Which hotel program is the most rewarding? Hyatt vs Hilton vs Marriott
With "new" versions of both Marriott Rewards and Hilton Honors rolling out this year, somewhat following in the footsteps of last year's World of...
Marriott Platinum Premier 75. Should I go for it?
Given Marriott's announced new program, I've been thinking a lot about different options for earning high level elite status (see this post for ideas:...
(EXPIRED) Free night(s) at Hard Rock Atlantic City with status match
The Hard Rock Atlantic City, set to open this summer, is offering discounts or free nights depending on your status with other casinos. A couple...
Do the negatives outweigh positives in the new Marriott program?
After reading some of the rumors in advance of Monday's Marriott announcement, I commented to Greg that I was excited about going to the...
(EXPIRED) New Hyatt fast track [Targeted]
Hyatt is once again offering a fast track to Globalist status "lite" for employees of select corportations. I'm not aware of a list of qualifying companies,...
Plans are progressing towards our married million miler mileage run
My wife and I will both hit Delta Million Miler status this year. As I reported in January (see: My married million miler mileage...
How to get top-tier Hyatt elite benefits without status
Among the major hotel chains, Hyatt's top tier elite status (Globalist) is arguably the best... if you can get it. Unfortunately, Hyatt also makes...
(EXPIRED) Match M life to Hyatt Explorist NOW, skip extension and get club upgrades!
Greg recently wrote a post about the misfortune of Hyatt extending his wife's Explorist status (See: Hyatt extends wife’s elite status by 3 months but...
Top 4 Ways to get Marriott Platinum status without staying
Last week, my Marriott Rewards Gold Elite membership kit arrived in the mail. You'd think I'd be happy to see it, but not at...
