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Starwood and Marriott Merger (Finally) – Status Match, Points Transfer
Big merger news today! Marriott has completed their acquisition of Starwood and the sync of both Marriott Rewards and Starwood…
2016 Starwood Platinum 50 Night Benefit Selections
Earlier this month I completed my 50th (and 51st) Starwood night, to be Platinum now on both stays (25+)…
Rewards with Chase Hyatt in Borgata Atlantic City – Part 2
As mentioned in the previous post, the Chase Hyatt card is valuable as both a standalone card and in…
Why Chase Hyatt is the Best Status Matching Card – Part 1
If you’ve seen any of my previous posts, you know of my preference for Starwood’s loyalty programs and…
So Many Ways to Earn Starwood Starpoints
In this article, I will discuss many different ways to generate Starpoints, the currency of Starwood’s loyalty program,…
Why Starwood loyalty program SPG is the best
Readers of this blog know my affinity for hotels, which would not be possible without robust rewards programs.…
I Like Kimpton’s Approach on Card Fraud Issue
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants. Simply put, they get it.…
How I Got My $40,000 Vacation for $3,000
Last year I traveled to seven countries in one trip all made possible by using miles and points from various travel rewards programs. The countries visited on this trip were Oman, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Maldives, UAE, and the US starting out from Germany, where I currently reside.
YOW meetup, Andaz Ottawa pre-opening tour
YOW Exclusive: Thanks to our good friends at Canadian Points University, we are all set to host the…
Points Strategies for Couples
Let’s face it, stashing points and making that first class award booking is difficult enough when traveling alone,…
