This week I’m at Disney World researching updates for volume 2 of Disney World Hacks. I am not a fan of the Swan/Dolphin and generally think Disney World is a good place to rack up points as opposed to a place…
Marriott Rewards Changes Make AMEX Platinum and Chase Reserve More Appealing. Here’s Why.
Rumors about the new combined Starwood Preferred Guest and Marriott Rewards programs broke recently. The program appears to have gone the same direction as Hyatt by ditching benefits for those who spend one, but not two or more, months at their properties. While any program…
Marriott EMC2 Hotel Chicago Review: Technology, Robots and Great Slippers
This is a guest post from fellow points/miles enthusiast and TDM friend Ben Komenkul. Ben recently checked out the new Marriott EMC2 in Chicago and I asked him to share his thoughts. Here is his Marriott EMC2 Hotel Chicago review.…
My Marriott Platinum Benefits Update (Spoiler Alert: None Are From Marriott)
Last Night I Scored a Transcontinental Upgrade on United. Even better, it’s the third upgrade on United I’ve received as a United Silver. And those are only the business class upgrades. In addition I’ve “upgraded” to economy plus on four additional…