Good News: Marriott Hotels in Asia-Pacific Are Temporarily Restoring Elite Benefits on Third-Party Bookings
Marriott hotels in Asia-Pacific appear to have temporarily restored elite benefits on third-party bookings. These benefits may include room upgrades when available, free breakfast,...
IHG Accelerate Program Introduction
The 2019 Accelerate promotion is back. You can register and see whether you receive a better offer. Stay a bit and you might earn a large batch of points. Registration is open from...
Complete Guide to Marriott Travel Packages (2): Earning Points and Best Uses [12/6 Update: Follow-Up on the 5-Night Mini Package]
Earlier, I went through a lot of effort to redeem a hidden 5-night mini package. However, I’ve heard that when using this 5-night package, there can sometimes be issues: the hotel...
Marriott Acquires Starwood (SPG) [7/25 Update: Official Merger on August 18]
Marriott, SPG, and Ritz-Carlton will officially merge their three loyalty programs on August 18. Key details are as follows:...
Miami Kimpton EPIC Hotel Review: Using the Old IHG Card Free Night Certificate
There have been persistent rumors lately that Chase plans to revamp the IHG credit card, with a higher annual fee and even the annual free night potentially becoming subject to eli...
Fairmont Free Night and Upgrade Certificate Guide [2/28 Update: Free Night and Other Certificates Extended]
The Free Night earned by spending $6,000 on the credit card expired on February 28, 2018. I wasn’t sure whether everyone had managed to use theirs. I’ve been busy lately and couldn...
The Complete Guide to Hilton Hotels (1): Loyalty Program and Fast-Track Options
Hilton made several changes to member points and benefits in 2018. Here is a summary and analysis:...
Marriott Rewards Complete Guide (1): Membership Program
Today, we’ll start from the basics and walk through Marriott’s membership program (frequent traveler program)....
An Off-the-Beaten-Path Review of a Hotel in Mexico: How to Complete the Marriott Platinum Challenge at Ultra-Low Cost in Q2
Hi everyone, I’m TD. Today I’m bringing you an off-the-beaten-path review of Fairfield Inn & Suites Villahermosa Tabasco, along with how to complete the Marriott Platinum Challenge...
Choice Privileges Points Guide (1): How to Earn Points and Buy Alaska Airlines Miles for 2¢
This article is a basic introduction to Choice Privileges points, including how to earn points and how to get AS miles at low cost....
IHG Point Breaks: 5,000-Point Award Promotion! 2017 Q2
IHG’s signature quarterly Point Breaks promotion is back. Redeem just 5,000 points for any participating hotel. If you have upcoming travel plans, this is a deal you definitely sho...