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Last week was the big announcement regarding the future of Marriott and Starwood. One of the questions many folks had going into this announcement was how elite status was going to be affected – both for those who have already earned it as well as how to earn it going forward. So here is everything…
Starwood just came out with a new promotion where you can purchase SPG points at a 35% discount! This offer is available to everyone and you can purchase up to 30,000 points through May 31, 2018. If you go all in it will cost you $682.50 to purchase 30,000 points. If you are looking to travel in the…
Yesterday I wrote about all the current and future Starwood and Marriott credit cards. I broke down the difference between the cards and the changes that are coming to the individual cards. During that post I mentioned that the Starwood credit cards will eventually be no longer available and the offer could change significantly, as…
With the future of the Marriott and Starwood program announcement, there are many questions in regards to their co-branded credit cards. What is happening to those that currently have the Marriott and/or Starwood credit card? Are you still able to apply for these credit cards? Are there any new credit cards available? Below is all the…
Yesterday was the big announcement on what the future holds for Marriott and Starwood. While I was personally a little nervous on what they were going to say, overall it is fine. Some good things, while others not as good – but I think people will generally be happy. I’ll put together some longer posts…
Ever since Marriott and Starwood announced their merger, folks have been very anxious to know what will come of the program. At least I know I am! I have a ton of points in both programs and am very close to earning Marriott Lifetime Platinum. Well… it looks like many questions will be answered in…
Marriott and Starwood just announced their next promotion, but unfortunately it is nothing to write home about. And actually, it might be one of their worst promotions. Staring on your third night, you’ll earn: Starwood: Earn 250 bonus points per night, up to 12,000 bonus points Marriott: Earn 750 bonus points per night, up to 36,000 bonus points…
UPDATE: This offer has expired. The Starwood Preferred Guest® Business Credit Card from American Express limited time offer which will give 35,000 points is ending very soon, March 28, 2018. If you yet to have the business version of the Starwood card, I highly suggest looking into this card. There has never been a higher offer for this card, so I…
One of the better purchasing points promotion is coming to an end soon! With the current Starwood promotion, you can purchase SPG points at a 35% discount! This offer is available to everyone and you can purchase up to 30,000 points through March 16, 2018. If you go all in it will cost you $682.50 to purchase 30,000…
Starwood just came out with another “Member Exclusive” promotion where targeted accounts receive bonus points or double stays/nights towards status. These promotions come out a few times a year and are pretty awesome. Unfortunately though, out of the 6 accounts I checked to see if anyone was eligible, only one received an offer. Typically, if…
About a month ago, both Marriott and Starwood announced that their annual category changes would be taking place on March 6. While this is a common practice with hotel chains year after year, this year seems to be very unfavorable on the travelers side. Unfortunately many more hotels are moving up a category then down.…
A ton of new American Express credit card offers were just announced and all include “best ever” bonuses. If you are in the market to increase your Starwood or Delta point balance I highly suggest taking a look into these cards/offers! I have listed the offer for each card as well as a detailed post…
My passion (and obsession!) for travel deals and points started over nine years ago the day I graduated college and took a job in management consulting. I’d spend every Monday through Thursday hotel hoping and embarking on long plane rides just to earn the extra points and miles. Since I was traveling all the time I decided that I was really going to take advantage of the points and miles game... Learn more about Jen »