(EXPIRED) Homes & Villas by Marriott promo: Earn 40K bonus points on 2+ night,...
Update 5/19/26: This promotion was previously only available for those with Marriott Bonvoy elite status, but it's now available for all members. There's a...
(Now in effect) World of Hyatt announces 2026 category changes. They’re not inspiring.
Update 5/19/26: Just a quick reminder that both Hyatt's category changes and changes to how its overall award chart will work will be effective...
8 days in Crete: Here’s what we did
My wife and I recently spent a lovely eight days on the Greek island of Crete. Neither of us had been before, but we...
Chase Ultimate Rewards offering 55% transfer bonus to Marriott
On May 1, Chase launched a 65% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy, meaning you'd get 1.65 Bonvoy points for every Ultimate Reward point that...
Analysis paralysis: Which way to pay for a 2-night hotel stay?
Hotel credits have become rather ubiquitous on travel rewards credit cards. I would say that I'm swimming in hotel credits, but the truth is...
Are you eligible for a new Marriott card? (Brilliant changes reversed)
A couple of months ago, we updated this post to account for new rules limiting eligibility for Amex Bonvoy Brilliant and Bevy card bonuses....
Hyatt Brand Explorer: Now with 38 brands, earn up to 7 free nights
Hyatt's Category 1-4 free night certificates can be earned in several ways, most commonly as an anniversary perk of the Chase World of Hyatt...
IHG Amex Offer: Spend $250+, get $50 back
There's an IHG Amex Offer out that gives you $50 back when you spend at least $250 at select IHG properties in the US,...
Choice Hotels summer promo: Get 8K points every 2 stays (Can redeem for $50...
Choice has opened registration for its summer promotion and it's (seemingly mostly) the same promotion it's run for many summers in a row.
You'll earn...
(EXPIRED) Save up to 30% on Accor stays in the Americas; also reduces award...
Accor is running a new sale that's giving a discount of up to 30% on stays at its properties in the Americas. Even better,...
(EXPIRED) IHG award sale: Save 20% on Iberostar stays booked with points (targeted)
A few years ago, IHG bought Iberostar Resorts, a brand that includes many all-inclusive properties, although not all of them are all-inclusive.
When analyzing award...
(EXPIRED) Newegg: Buy $500 Hotels.com gift cards for $440
Newegg is running another sale on Hotels.com gift cards, this time discounting $500 denominations by $60.
The Deal
Buy $500 Hotels.com gift cards for $440...
Hotel review: JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa
My wife and I spent eight nights in Crete recently, five at Domes Noruz Chania (see my review here), followed by three nights at...
Save 30% on award stays at Virgin Hotels in New Orleans & Dallas (select...
Virgin Hotels is currently offering a 30% discount when booking award stays at its properties in New Orleans and Dallas, but only in a...
