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
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
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...
Traveling During COVID-19: Pam’s Experience Visiting Canada
This past fall I decided it was time for my husband, Bob, and I to visit our family in Canada. We had waited out the worst of the pandemic, and decided we finally felt confident enough to attempt the trip. As Canadian citizens, we’re able...