The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman This past April I had the opportunity to visit the Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman. A detailed review follows, but my quick take is that this is a fine??? hotel located on an absolutely beautiful beach, but be prepared to spend borderline absurd amounts of money on good, but not great, food and drink (save for Blue by Eric Ripert - see below). If you … [Read more...] about The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman: Hotel Review
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Positive AMEX Marriott Changes Already Showing Up
AMEX Marriott Credit Card Changes The Amex Marriott Credit Card changes went into effect this morning and the loyalty benefits are already showing up in our Marriott Bonvoy accounts. I was Gold yesterday and I'm Platinum this morning. I'm also 10 elite night credits richer than I was yesterday since the Bonvoy Brilliant increased the number of nights you get each year from … [Read more...] about Positive AMEX Marriott Changes Already Showing Up
MGM Rewards: Should I Charge to MGM, Cosmo or Transfer Points to Marriott
MGM Rewards Room Charges at CosmoAs we all know The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has become an MGM Resort Property but has remained a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel. This is unique in that most MGM properties are partnered up with World of Hyatt. Read my "Las Vegas Loyalty Guide: Marriott Bonvoy and Cosmopolitan’s Identity Rewards" where I cover everything you need to … [Read more...] about MGM Rewards: Should I Charge to MGM, Cosmo or Transfer Points to Marriott
Marriott Amex Offer: Stack for up to 60% Off
Marriott Amex Offer There are a some new Amex Offers available today including a Marriott Amex Offer for Homes & Villas by Marriott, I was very happy to see on my new Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card and my Blue Cash Preferred (which has been getting every awesome offer lately.) Check your accounts and be strategic about which cards you add each offer to based on your … [Read more...] about Marriott Amex Offer: Stack for up to 60% Off
How to Combine Hotel Points and Transfer to Other Members
Combine Hotel Points Many programs allow you to combine points and miles and there are several reasons to combine hotel points or transfer them to friends and family. Each hotel chain has a different process as well as different rules applicable to points sharing, transferring, pooling and combining. In this post we'll cover the reasons you might want to transfer points to … [Read more...] about How to Combine Hotel Points and Transfer to Other Members