Saying goodbye to my Marriott Platinum status
Marriott’s finally gone and downgraded accounts for 2020. It was fun while it lasted…
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7 upcoming changes in the miles and points game to take note of
7 changes in 7 days. The next week is going to be very happening for miles and points chasers in Singapore. Here’s what you need to know.
Review: Pier One Sydney Harbour, an Autograph Collection Hotel
Gorgeous views and easy harbour access make Marriott’s only property along Sydney’s iconic harbour an excellent choice for first-time visitors.
Marriott Bonvoy offering 50% bonus on points purchases (buy Alaska Miles at 2 cents each)
Buy Marriott Bonvoy points at 0.83 US cents each, and convert them to Alaska Mileage Plan miles- an equivalent price of 2 US cents each.
Marriott announces hotel category changes for 2020; lock in current rates by 4 March
7% of properties are decreasing in price while 22% are increasing…but the impact for travellers in South East Asia isn’t that bad.
Marriott Bonvoy eliminates 10 elite qualifying nights for hosting event
From 1 January 2020, you won’t earn 10 elite nights for organizing an event anymore.
Review: St Regis Florence
The St Regis Florence gets rave reviews on Flyertalk and Tripadvisor, but is it as life-changing as it’s made out to be?
Buy Marriott Bonvoy points at 30% off
Marriott Bonvoy runs its third ever points sale, offering a 30% discount on purchases of at least 2,000 points.
New AMEX offer: Get S$150 back on S$600 spent at selected Marriott Thailand properties
Spend S$600 at Marriott properties in Koh Samui, Phuket and Khao Lak by 31 January 2020 and get S$150 back.
Marriott Bonvoy “Unlock More” promo; 2,000 points after 2nd stay, targeted offers from 3rd stay onwards
Get a guaranteed 2,000 points after two stays, a targeted bonus after that. Register between now and 31 December 2019 and stay between 29 October to 14 January 2020.
Marriott Bonvoy offering 30% off points purchases
The unified Marriott Bonvoy program is running its second points sale since inception, and the offer is now 30% off.
Roman Holiday: Trip Planning
QSuites, new lounges, a Waldorf, a St Regis…and lots of guanciale
Review: W Maldives Activities
Reviewing some of the many activities available at the W Maldives.
Review: W Maldives Dining
Dining at the W Maldives won’t be cheap, but it needn’t bankrupt your either.
6 things to know about Marriott Bonvoy’s upcoming big changes
From 14 September, Marriott Bonvoy will introduce off-peak/peak pricing, revise Cash + Points rates, change how Points Advance works and tweak fifth night free. Here’s what you need to know.
Review: W Maldives Overwater Bungalow
The W Maldives may be 13 years old, but the rooms certainly don’t look like it (watch the pool, though).