Keeping Platinum status? Advice
So I have a quick question. I currently have Platinum status, however I have taken 5 months off from traveling (a nice summer sabbatical)... I am at 20 nights now and will probably finish at about 35...
View ArticleMarriott and United to offer reciprocal elite perks
Currently at Annapolis Marriott, heading out on the water - but this caught my eye (article in Monday 7/15/13 USA Today) Marriott and United to offer reciprocal elite perks Story HighlightsHigh-status...
View ArticleConfused
Is there a good video that describes how destination points works? For example, how long after I change my property to destination points do I have to use them? Can I change them to Marriott reward...
View ArticlePlatinum Challenge
I signed up for the Platinum challenge on 6/11 and have until 9/30 to complete 9 separate stays. Wish they'd do night because I'll have a bunch of those. Anyway, does each separate stay require the...
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What was YOUR MegaBonus Offer (for Fall 2013)?
OK, folks, starting tomorrow (August 6), we'll all receive our personalized Megabonus offer for Fall 2013. Here's the advance plug on Marriott Insiders: Insiders Exclusive: Details on the Upcoming...
View ArticlePlatinum Premier - An Insulting Status, If Ever There Was One.
Hi, all. For those that do not know, there is a level called Platinum Premier that is supposed to be above the "Platinum" level. The status used to mean something, as I found out, when I first...
View ArticleAdditional points bonus in Southern California
Does anyone know of properties in Southern California that offer additional bonuses per stayb? I've stayed at a few that have a wheel of fortune or a pick a ping pong ball with a # attached to it.
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Expectations vs delivery satisfaction on room types & upgrades
Having logged enough nights in the past few years to earn lifetime Plat status (by the old rules even ) I've come to expect a certain room as the "standard" for various brands. For example, at a Tampa...
View ArticlePlatinum Challenge
Can anyone tell me if the Platinum Challenge is currently ongoing if so how do I register for it. Thanks
View ArticleDay Rates
I have only been a Marriott Rewards Insider for a short time and I have been trying to find a discussion on, how to find dates rates without calling the hotel directly. Emails sometimes work, but then...
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United now offers Miles to MR Points
Just received an email from United this morning announcing that members who have Premier Status are now able to convert United Miles to Marriott Rewards Points. I'm very happy to see this announcement...
View ArticleConcierge Lounge - Not What it Used to Be?
Hi Insiders, I don't get to log in as much as I used to so if this topic has been raised before, I do apologize. I'm currently sitting in the Marriott Marquis and Marina Concierge Lounge watching the...
View ArticleHow can I get points for previous stays. I didn't have my Marriott Rewards...
How do I request Marriott Rewards points for previous stays? I didn't have my Marriott Rewards number with me when I made the reservations.
View ArticleGold Elite Expired
Hi,I have a gold elite card that has expired now. However, I have a travel coming up where I am spending 20 nights in Washington Marriott. Would I still be able to get free internet during my stay?...
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Random (as in rambling) Travel Musings from an Insider
Well, I finally succumbed to the charms of my darkside doppelganger dejamo (hey, I just earned my Insider alliteration badge) and tried out a Hilton Grand Vacation. Like many of the Marriott Vacation...
View ArticlePark City Marriott Renovation status
I will be staying at the park city marriott in mid October. I saw in the hotel reviews that the hotel is undergoing renovations. does anyone know the timeline for the renovation? I am wondering if...
View ArticleAll Time Worst Blunder in Business-MVC Destination Points
Due to it's implementation, the Marriott Vacation Club Destination Points program has sparked a knee-jerk reaction from timeshare owners. This particular comment, extracted from Marriott on the Move,...
View ArticleWhen I use my reward points for a hotel stay, I often get the worst room in...
When I use my reward points for a hotel stay, I often get the worst room in the house. How do I get a room like the ones I'm used to staying in when I earn these points and paying?
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What was YOUR MegaBonus Offer (for Fall 2013)?
OK, folks, starting tomorrow (August 6), we'll all receive our personalized Megabonus offer for Fall 2013. Here's the advance plug on Marriott Insiders: Insiders Exclusive: Details on the Upcoming...
View ArticlePlatinum Premier - An Insulting Status, If Ever There Was One.
Hi, all. For those that do not know, there is a level called Platinum Premier that is supposed to be above the "Platinum" level. The status used to mean something, as I found out, when I first...
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