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Marriott Bonvoy overview

Marriott’s rewards program, named “Marriott Bonvoy,” in my opinion offers better than average rewards for paid stays, a fair elite program, a huge selection of hotels that run from very low end to ultra-luxury, and credit cards that offer good value for their annual free nights but relatively poor value for credit card spend.  This post is designed to include everything you need to know.

Read more about Marriott Bonvoy in our complete guide here.

Here’s what you can learn more about in our guide:

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Who is eligible for Marriott’s Elite Status Buy Back?

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One of the things I love about Marriott's elite status program is that once you get status it is incredibly easy to keep it. ...
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Should you use Marriott points to get a Southwest Companion Pass? Introducing the Marriott...

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Last week I described how I used my Marriott Rewards points to secure a Southwest Companion Pass.  The trick, which will only work through...
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Secured Southwest Companion Pass and 7 Night Stay. Now where should we go?

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Yesterday, I called Marriott's Platinum Elite phone line (800-399-4229) in order to book a Travel Package.  Marriott travel packages are awards in which you...
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Ritz offer dropping from 3 to 2 free nights.

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Yesterday I told you about the soon to be gone Fairmont 2 free night offer.  At the moment there are still a couple of...
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12 things you need to know about Marriott Travel Packages

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Now that we have until March 31st to convert hotel points into Companion Pass qualifying Southwest points, I expect that readers will have more...
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SPG point owners win again thanks to the Alaska Virgin America merger

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Yesterday, Virgin America spilled the conversion ratio beans.  Thanks to the upcoming Alaska merger, as of January 9th 2017, Virgin America customers will be...
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[Targeted] Marriott Amex Offer: Spend $200+ & Get 3,000 Points

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Earn thousands of points back when staying at Marriott properties with this new targeted offer from American Express.
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Refer A Friend to the Chase Marriott Card and get 20K Points

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Chase is now offering a generous referral bonus for telling your friends about the Marriott Rewards credit card.
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You now have Marriott elite status. Here’s what to do next…

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Thanks partially to the Marriott SPG merger, meaningful Marriott status (Gold or higher) is easy to get.  Simply sign up for an Amex Platinum...
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Free Points Promos: Get 1,500 Points Each from La Quinta & Marriott

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Get up to 1,500 points for free from Marriott and La Quinta as part of their respective new promotions.

[EXPIRED] SPG Amex 30K Offer & Other Offers Available Too

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American Express is offering targeted increased offers on several cards including a 30K SPG bonus.

[Expired]SPG Business Amex with no “Once Per Lifetime Language”

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The bonus language on the SPG Business card has reverted back to the old rules.

Marriott & SPG Announce Expanded Earnings Across Brands on their Credit Cards

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You can now earn bonus points across all brands when using Marriott, SPG or Ritz Carlton co-branded credit cards at any property.
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Marriott SPG sweet opportunities I missed in round 1

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The Marriott SPG merger has recently opened up a wealth of new opportunities such as the ability to transfer points between programs (1 Starwood...

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