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30% Bonus on Transfers from Marriott to British Airways

by Gary Leff on May 31, 2006

May 31 2006

British Airways is offering a 30% bonus on miles when transferring points from Marriott Rewards by July 20. For those who aren’t already British Airways Executive Club members — and membership normally requires booking a full fare coach ticket or more — BA is offering accounts via this promotion as well (apparently without any requirement to transfer points from Marriott, so anyone wanting a BA account this is a good opportunity to get one).(Hat tip to Free Frequent Flyer Miles.)

Marriott to Display “All-In” Pricing

by Gary Leff on March 21, 2006

Mar 21 2006

Hotel Hotsheet reports that Marriott will roll out “Total Trip Pricing” — a commitment to show “all in” costs for their hotel rooms on their website. In other words, taxes, surcharges, and resort fees will be fully disclosed. Small steps towards a better world…

Improved Marriott Visa

by Gary Leff on February 25, 2006

Feb 25 2006

There’s a new co-branded Marriott Visa with some pretty good benefits for folks who regularly stay at Marriott Properties. The 15,000 bonus points with first purchase is pretty standard. So is a free night certificate that comes with the card — though in the past I believe the certificate was good on properties up through category 4 and this says good through category 5. This card comes with the free night certificate once a year rather than just when first getting the card. The biggest changes with this card are in the points-earning structure and the way that elite status comes with the card. Earn 5 points for every $1 spent at over 2,600 Marriott locations. Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on airline, dining and rental car purchases as well as 1 point…

Marriott’s MegaBonus Returns in February

by Gary Leff on January 15, 2006

Jan 15 2006

Marriott’s ‘MegaBonus’ returns from February 15 through May 15. You must register to find out which bonus you’re targeted for. The possibilities: MGS61 – Earn 2,500 points/stay, beginning with 2nd stay, up to 10,000 MGS62 – Earn 5,000 points every 3rd stay, up to 25,000 pts MGS63 – Earn 10,000 points every 3rd stay, up to 30,000 pts MGS64 – Earn 25,000 points for staying 15 nights or more MGS65 – Earn 35,000 points for staying 20 nights or more (Hat tip to Flyertalk.) Since I’m not a Marriott regular I’ve been assigned 2500 bonus points per stay beginning with the second stay.

Boca Raton Renaissance

by Gary Leff on December 22, 2005

Dec 22 2005

I spent a long weekend at the Renaissance hotel in Boca Raton. I’ve stayed here before, it’s the most convenient hotel to my grandparents’ place in Boca. It’s also the only 4* property in the relevant zone on Priceline and I managed to score the place for $55 — for a weekend in December! While it’s mainly geared towards business travelers — the club lounge offers breakfast Monday to Friday and evening hor d’ourves Sunday through Thursday — it’s a nice escape for leisure travel as well. The Renaissance is convenient off of the 95 freeway, all you do is turn onto “Renaissance Way” after exiting Glades Road. When I first stayed at the hotel the street name was “Sheraton Way” giving away the fact that the property used to be a Sheraton. It’s right…

Double Marriott Points

by Gary Leff on September 18, 2005

Sep 18 2005

Marriott is offering double Marriott Rewards points on stays paid with Visa between October 1, 2005 and January 31, 2006 — beginning with your second stay during that period. Registration is required.

Marriott Conversion Bonus

by Gary Leff on March 4, 2005

Mar 04 2005

Through May 31 American is offering a 20% bonus on points converted from Marriott. Registration required.

Marriott Bonus Point Offer

by Gary Leff on February 24, 2005

Feb 24 2005

Marriott is offering 2500 bonus points for each of the second through fifth stays between March 1 and June 1. Registration is required by May 15.

$100 Marriott Bonus Bucks for a Test Drive

by Gary Leff on February 17, 2005

Feb 17 2005

Test drive a Buick through February 22 and get $100 towards a two-night Marriott stay.