What will happen to existing Marriott Travel Package certificates?
Everyday, Nick and I are asked about Marriott Travel Packages. What will happen to unused certificates when Marriott and SPG merge programs sometime in...
Last minute checklist for the Marriott SPG transition
It's coming soon... In August, Marriott, SPG, and Ritz will combine their separate rewards programs into a single unified program. We don't yet know...
Seeking value, finding adventure for 15K Wyndham points per night
We just returned from a two week vacation in Germany and the United Kingdom, which was capped at the end with a 3 night...
(EXPIRED) Hyatt Visa Offer: Spend $500 At Miraval Arizona, Get $100 Back
Visa Offers for Hyatt credit card holders have been sparse since they were launched back in April. A new offer's just appeared giving $100 back...
(EXPIRED) Hyatt Offering Cardmembers 10% Points Rebate On Award Stays This Summer
Hyatt has announced their yearly promotion offering credit card holders a 10% rebate on points used for award stays this summer. If you play...
(EXPIRED) 15,000 Wyndham points with Masterpass (yes, again)
Wyndham Rewards is out with yet another promotion to earn up to 15,000 Wyndham Rewards points via a partnership with Masterpass: Get 7,500 points per qualified stay...
(EXPIRED) Kimpton offer: $60 back on $300 [Targeted]
There's another new (targeted) Amex Offer for lodging that became available today: Spend $300+ at Kimpton hotels, get $60 back. This could potentially stack with a portal payout...
(EXPIRED) $30 back on $150 at Comfort Hotels
There's an Amex Offer out today that may be targeted, though it appears widely available: Spend $150+ at Comfort Hotels, get $30 back. Interestingly, this one only includes...
(EXPIRED) IHG Mystery Bonus: Buy points as low as 0.5cpp
IHG Rewards Club is running a "Mystery Bonus" promotion on buying IHG points, with a bonus of up to 100%. Exact bonus levels are targeted,...
(EXPIRED) 15K Membership Rewards @ Four Seasons [Targeted]
There was a new targeted Amex Offer out yesterday that'll be of interest for those who enjoy luxury stays: Spend $750+ at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts in the...
Don’t be blinded by loyalty and burn a pile of money: shop around
A couple of months ago, I put together a resource page on hotel chain Best Rate Guarantees. I recently had occasion to put one of...
Maximize Hilton resort credit without staying every year
I've written quite a bit lately about hotel credit cards, specifically noting my intention to migrate away from the many flavors of Marriott. I...
(EXPIRED) Radisson Rewards Double Points Promotion Until Aug 31
Radisson Rewards has launched a double points promotion for all stays of two or more nights from now until August 31, 2018.
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Did the Marriott SPG Merger meet my 2015 demands?
When the Marriott merger with Starwood was first announced in 2015, SPG loyalists were irate. While they loved Starwood, they loved to hate Marriott. ...
