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Marriott Bonvoy Changes are Coming March 29

Marriott Bonvoy Changes are Coming March 29

Marriott has announced that their latest devaluation will happen on March 29.  As expected, the change to “flexible point redemption”. . .Marriott-speak for dynamic pricing. . .will mean that the value of Bonvoy points will continue to plummet.  Here’s what it means...
Marriott Bonvoy Changes

Marriott Bonvoy Changes

Marriott announced some impactful changes to their Bonvoy loyalty program last week.  Not surprisingly, there are pluses and minuses.  First, the good news: 2021 elite status will be extended through February 2023. Many Bonvoy members haven’t traveled as much during...
NOW is the Time to Book for 2022

NOW is the Time to Book for 2022

I just returned from a great eight-day trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico, visiting some wonderful sights and staying in a few terrific hotels.  As so often happens when we vacation, it gave me some time to reflect on the state of the world of travel.  As the world slowly...
A Better Way of Accumulating Points for Travel

A Better Way of Accumulating Points for Travel

There have been quite a few changes in the world of miles and points over the last few years, but none have impacted our clients as much as the Marriott Bonvoy program.  Prior to the Marriott-Starwood merger in 2018, 250,000 Marriott Rewards points could be converted...
Iceland Adventure

Iceland Adventure

Iceland is one of the hottest destinations for world travelers right now. This summer, I decided it was time to pay the country a visit to see what everybody was talking about. And it was incredible, from the vibrant green hillsides and vast lava fields to the soaring...