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Can You Stack Shopping Portal Benefits with Using a Club Level Upgrade Certificate from the Ritz Carlton Visa Card? (Experiment-in-Progress)

June 4, 2019 Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Visa, Travel

Written by Craig at Middle Age Miles @ Middle Age Miles

Introduction At Middle Age Miles, we love to experiment with different points-and-miles strategies and then share our results with our readers, in hopes that it’ll benefit the community. In this experiment, we wanted to explore the notoriously hard-to-use Club Level…

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Singapore Dinner

April 8, 2019 bar, food, Ritz-Carlton, Singapore, Travel

Written by Stu Davidson @ Stuck in Customs

Today at Google I’m writing this ahead of time, but today, April 8, is the day I believe I’ll be at Google to talk about my new book. As soon as the video is ready, I’ll share it here. Daily Photo – Singapore Dinner People in Singapore love food. If you’ve been to Singapore, then […]

Night in Tokyo

April 1, 2019 hotel, Japan, Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, Travel

Written by Stu Davidson @ Stuck in Customs

Weekly Hikes I’ve taken to doing three hikes a week in the mountains around Queenstown. I usually do 8-12 kilometers while listening to audiobooks or podcasts on a Bluetooth speaker. I don’t see a lot of other people on the hikes… maybe five or so. They always give me a confused look because they can […]

Night in Tokyo

April 1, 2019 hotel, Japan, Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, Travel

Written by Stu Davidson @ Stuck in Customs

Weekly Hikes I’ve taken to doing three hikes a week in the mountains around Queenstown. I usually do 8-12 kilometers while listening to audiobooks or podcasts on a Bluetooth speaker. I don’t see a lot of other people on the hikes… maybe five or so. They always give me a confused look because they can […]

Book Marriott Award Stays Before the Increase

March 4, 2019 Hotels, Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, SPG, Travel

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

If you’re thinking of booking a Marriott award stay, do it TODAY. Even if you’re not sure about your plans, book Marriott award stays before the increase. Today is March 4, and as we know, March 5 is the day Marriott is making its annual changes to its hotel categories. But this year is a […]

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Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is Finally Being Redeveloped

February 14, 2019 Hawaii, Honolulu, Marriott, oahu, Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, SPG, Starwood, Travel, Travel Blogging, Waikiki

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

You know how Hawaii hotels tend to be cramped and dated? Well, one of the worst mainstream brand properties is finally getting the attention it needs! Specifically, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is finally being redeveloped! Lately, I’ve been wondering which Marriott property in Waikiki is the worst of the bunch. And it’s not an easy […]

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Here Are the New Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards

January 24, 2019 American express, AMEX, Chase, Marriott, Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton, SPG, Starwood Preferred Guest, Travel, Travel Blogging

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

Earlier this month, Marriott revealed its new loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy. And now, we’re getting our first bits of information about the new Marriott Bonvoy credit cards. Marriott Bonvoy, as we know, differs from the Marriott Rewards program relaunched in August 2018 only by name. Mostly, as Platinum Premier Elite is becoming Titanium Elite and […]

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Marriott Rewards Will Become Marriott Bonvoy

January 17, 2019 Hotels, Marriott, Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, SPG, Starwood, Travel, Travel Blogging

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

Well, as rumors have suggested for the past couple of months, Marriott Rewards will become Marriott Bonvoy in February. In a press release yesterday, Marriott made official the much-rumored new loyalty program name, Marriott Bonvoy. And to that, I ask, really? Is this the best you could come up with, Marriott? As is the case with […]

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Marriott Rewards Category 8 is Delayed Till March

December 17, 2018 Hotel Points, Marriott, Marriott Rewards, points and miles, Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, SPG, Starwood, Starwood Preferred Guest, Travel, Travel Blogging

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

When Marriott combined Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and SPG back in August, they said a new redemption chart would take effect in 2019. However, it appears that’s no longer going to be the case, at least for now. Especially since Marriott Rewards Category 8 is delayed till March. According to Gary Left, someone over at […]

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My First Marriott Suite Night Award Redemption

December 6, 2018 Hawaii, Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, SPG, Travel

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

This past August, Marriott hastily merged its system with that of Starwood. And, of course, that hasty system integration caused a lot of pain. But it did result in the standardization of benefits and perks, such as the Suite Night Awards. So, at that time I made my first Marriott Suite Night Award redemption, which […]

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Marriott Strike Continues On + Princeville Resort Update

November 19, 2018 California, Hawaii, Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, SPG, Starwood, Travel

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

The Marriott strike continues on in select markets, while it has ended in others. Plus, the former St. Regis Princeville’s future is beginning to take shape as Starwood Capital finally confirms certain details of their new Princeville resort. Marriott Strike Continues On The Marriott strike has or will come to an end soon in Boston, […]

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The New Marriott Rewards in Hawaii

November 2, 2018 Hawaii, kauai, Marriott, Marriott Rewards, oahu, points and miles, Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, SPG, Starwood, Travel, Travel Blogging

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

The new Marriott Rewards program came together last month. And now, we finally know how most things have played out. So lates take a look at the new Marriott Rewards in Hawaii, and what it could mean for your next visit to the islands. The transition to the new Marriott Rewards hasn’t exactly been smooth. […]

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Starwood Capital Confirmed as Buyer of the St Regis Princeville

October 26, 2018 Hawaii, kauai, Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, SPG, St Regis, Starwood, Travel

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

At the end of July, I reported on the supposed sale of the St. Regis Princeville. However, at the time, neither of the parties involved would confirm the sale. But, now Starwood Capital confirmed as buyer of the St Regis Princeville. A few months ago, when this story first came out, a lot of noise […]

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Marriott Hawaii Employees Go on Strike

October 9, 2018 California, Hawaii, Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, SPG, Starwood, Travel, Travel Blogging

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

First came Boston, then came San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, San Diego, and Detroit. And now, Marriott Hawaii employees go on strike too. Strike in Hawaii Marriott has a lot of properties in Hawaii, especially after the merger with Starwood. However, on Monday, October 8, only 2,700 Marriott Hawaii employees went on strike. That’s because, […]

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Marriott Does Not Guarantee Their Guaranteed Benefits

September 28, 2018 Marriott, Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton, SPG, Travel

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

As you’ll recall from my recent, disappointing experience at The Laylow Waikiki, Marriott’s guaranteed benefits aren’t always guaranteed. That’s the impression I got from this particular property, anyway. So I reached out to Marriott to express my concerns to them. And it appears that Marriott does not guarantee their guaranteed benefits. Let me just say […]

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The Laylow Waikiki – One Year Later

September 26, 2018 Hawaii, HOTEL REVIEW, Hotel Reviews, Hotels, Marriott, Marriott Rewards, oahu, Ritz-Carlton, SPG, Travel, Travel Blogging

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

The Laylow Waikiki opened last May, and since it was a hotel I was following closely, I ended up staying there soon after opening. But much can change in the first year of a hotel’s operations. As a result, I thought it prudent to do a The Laylow Waikiki – one year later review. As […]

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Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki Joins Marriott Rewards

September 25, 2018 Hawaii, Honolulu, luxury travel, Marriott, Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, SPG, Travel, Travel Blogging, Waikiki

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

The Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki Beach opened two years ago with the completion of the Ewa Tower. And now, the property is getting ready to open their second and final phase, the Diamond Head Tower. But, in even better news, the Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki joins Marriott Rewards, adding another option for members on Oahu. The Property […]

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Marriott Finally Offers a Fall 2018 Promotion

September 13, 2018 Hotel Points, Marriott, Marriott Rewards, points and miles, Promotions, Ritz-Carlton, SPG, Starwood, Starwood Preferred Guest, Travel, Travel Blogging

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

There’s been much debate among the Marriott community regarding a Fall 2018 promotion. The time in which they usually announce promotions came and went, leading some to believe there might not be one this year. However, the Big M finally came through. Marriott finally offers a Fall 2018 promotion as its competitor’s offers are already […]

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Marriott Suite Night Award Certificates are Kind of a Joke

August 31, 2018 Hotels, Marriott, Marriott Rewards, points and miles, Ritz-Carlton, SPG, Starwood, Starwood Preferred Guest, Travel, Travel Blogging

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

As you’ll recall from my post yesterday, the Marriott Choice Benefit is something I’ve been looking forward to. But, it turns out, the Marriott Suite Night Award certificates are kind of a joke. Ok, so I should have known better going in. Former SPG members say using the Swee Night Awards (SNA) under Starwood were […]

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Marriott Choice Benefit is Now Live

August 30, 2018 Hotels, Marriott, Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, SPG, Starwood, Travel

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

As we continue to struggle through the Marriott+Starwood+Ritz-Carlton program integration, we’re finally starting to see pieces fall into place. Case in point, the new Marriott Choice Benefit is now live! While not new for Starwood members, the Marriott Choice Benefit program is a new thing for Marriott loyalists such as myself. And it’s the one […]

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