2015 Devaluation (rumor mill)
So I just read this on BoardingArea....don't forget this is unconfirmed but what does everyone think?...
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View Articlebest category 4 hotels?
any suggestions for using my two category 1-4 certificates? preferably close to NYC so no air travel is necessary
View ArticleWITH ALL THE CRITICISM LET'S TURN POSITIVE: WHAT BENEFIT OF MARRIOTT REWARDS...
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View ArticleSupremes Rule in Favor of Airlines
Well it will take some Internet digging but there was a case decided this week in which a frequent flier challenged his treatment. A lower court upheld some of his claims, the Supreme Court ruled in...
View ArticleBar Food - Insiders as the Vanguard
Whereas many long time loyalists are concerned that Mother Marriott sometimes overlooks us when distracted by their bright new shiny target audience (of which we proudly include several members), we,...
View ArticleKeeping Taste of Gold clarification?
So this morning I got the email that I've qualified for Taste of Gold, and I'm quite excited and I look forward to using my new perks! My main question is about how to keep Gold - in the email it says...
View ArticleInsiders - Category Change Deadline April 7th - Book 'em Danno
A WORTHWHILE WEEKEND PROJECThttp://www.rewards-insiders.marriott.com/message/80307#80307 Notice last year - earlier notice, later deadline; Times They are a-Changin' For your health, don't let the...
View ArticleBest rate guarantee question
Does Marriott honor guarantee through the groupon website?
View ArticleWhen to use mega promo cert vs points vs dollars
I am traveling recently and earned a promo cert for cat 1-4 hotel. Since I pay out of my own pocket and it is my personal company, when should I use certs, when should I use points and when should I...
View ArticlePricing quirks (or is it quark?). Marriott Grid Esoterics
Yes, another way out there, erc missive on his arch rival, the Marriott.com Pricing Grid. Having my morning coffee, researching some Marriott prices, and reading the paper, it all came together -...
View ArticleRotating between Points & Miles to take advantage of all MegaBonus Offers
Is there a benefit from rotating between points & miles? For example if you are enrolled in points & you accumulate enough nights to hit your mega bonus goal can you/should you switch over to...
View ArticleElite status and rollover
I was enrolled in the gold challenge and will meet the criteria unless my travel plans change. In order to meet gold, you must have 50 qualifying nights and 75 for platninum. What happens with the...
View ArticleA newb with a few questions
I've gone through the reading material as well as tons of pages online and seem to be confused about the following...any help is GREATLY appreciated as I am new to the program and want to make sure I...
View ArticleExpiring Free Night Certificate
Very disappointed in treatment of a Gold Member. Requested extension of expiring free night certificate and was denied. With all this snow in the North East, I have been unable to use it. Was told Use...
View Articlemega bonus and birthday elite credit
Do you know if the credit that you receive for your birthday counts towards the mega bonus?
View ArticleRenaissance Discovery Doors Contest - Uh, gee, I don't get it....
OK, folks, have you seen the new (?) Renaissance Discovery Door Contest? Renaissance:Discovery DoorsDoes it work for you? Does it make you want to stay at (or avoid) a Renaissance...
View Article2015 Devaluation (rumor mill)
So I just read this on BoardingArea....don't forget this is unconfirmed but what does everyone think?...
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