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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.

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Getting to Know SPG Starpoints: More ways to use points

A detailed breakdown of the many SPG Starpoint uses. Redeem for flights, transfer to miles, redeem for merchandise and more.
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Getting to Know SPG Starpoints: Using Points for Stays

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The various ways to redeem SPG Starpoints for hotel stays including how to find the best values.
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Getting to Know SPG Starpoints: Earning Points

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A detailed description and summary of SPG Starpoints earning opportunities.
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Best current options to fast track hotel elite status

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How to request a hotel elite status challenge and which opportunities are available from each of the major loyalty programs?

Best hotel program for extended business stay

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A reader recently asked me the following question: Hi, I am traveling to Miami for business and will be staying about a Month. ...
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Which points and miles are best across all programs? My favorite points programs.

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What are the overall best points programs? The top loyalty currencies and how best to use them.
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Which points and miles are best? Hotel Points Programs

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A look at the top hotel points programs including which ones are best for earning and which ones offer the best value redemptions on both the low and high end.

It may soon cost more to maintain Marriott elite status

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A few years ago I took part in Marriott’s Taste of Platinum Challenge (details here).  The challenge offers a way to fast track to...

Possible 25% off Marriott gift cards!

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American Express has a new offer that can be found (if you were targeted) by logging into your Amex account and looking under “Amex...
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How to manufacture Marriott elite status

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With many hotel chains, you can achieve a meaningful level of hotel elite status simply by signing up for a credit card.  For details,...
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Fly free with a companion for two years and get a free seven night...

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UPDATE 1/14/2016: The Ritz credit card signup bonuses now offer free nights rather than points, so this post is no longer relevant. UPDATE 9/26/2014: Unfortunately,...

My weekend with Amex offers: 13.3% off Whole Foods; 20% off Marriott; and more

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If you have an American Express credit card or charge card, then you’ll find a tab titled “Amex Offers for You” on your American...

Radisson Blu Lucerne, on points

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My family and I recently spent 4 nights at the Radisson Blu in Lucerne, Switzerland.  Radisson Blu is a somewhat upscale brand from the...

My biased view of hotel loyalty programs

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Which hotel loyalty program is best?  I get asked this a lot, but the answer depends upon your personal needs, your goals, and your...

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