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Bonvoy Dynamic Pricing Begins March 29th — What You Should Do Before That Date!
Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay, California On March 29th, Marriott will move to a Dynamic Pricing model to determine the number of Bonvoy points required for stays at Marriott properties. No longer will the hotel category...
All Things Pulse San Diego — Where To Eat
Donut Bar (631 B Street, San Diego) Something a lot of people don't know about me -- I'm a donut junkee. I have been known to go to great lengths to visit "the best donut place" whenever we visit a new place. Most of...
All Things Pulse San Diego — You’ve Finally Arrived!!
Marriott Pulse San Diego Entrance You've finally arrived, and if you're like me, you're excited to begin your adventures. Here's a few things for you to know that will help your check-in go smoothly. Lobby As I...
All Things Pulse San Diego — What You Need to Know Before You Go!
MVC Pulse San Diego (image courtesy of Marriott) MVC Pulse San Diego opened less than 6 years ago. It is one of six MVC Pulse properties, and has some distinct differences from some of the other Pulse properties. First...
The Good and the Bad News About the Upcoming Dynamic Pricing for Marriott Redemption Rates
Wailea Beach Resort, Maui, Hawaii Marriott has announced more details about the dynamic pricing redemption rates that will be coming in March. Bonvoy point requirements will no longer be based on the Category of the...
SCAM ALERT!! Don’t Be Fooled!! If “Interval International” Calls You, Be On Alert!
If It Sounds Too Good, It Probably Is! I posted this information last year, but I am hearing from a number of MVC Owners who are being contacted. The concept is the same, so I thought I should remind all of you to not...
Marriott’s New Lowest Rates Calendar Is Available! How to Access It and What It Looks Like
JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort Sometime next month, Marriott will start using dynamic pricing to calculate the number of Bonvoy points and/or cash required for reservations. Marriott is claiming that for 2022, only...
Ritz-Carlton is Acquiring More Cruise Ships — Will Other Marriott Brands Get Into Cruising?
Ritz-Carlton Evrima Yacht If you've ever stayed at the Ritz-Carlton in St. Thomas, you saw the Lady Lindsey luxury sailing catamaran. It takes guests staying at the Hotel or nearby Club on day trips such as snorkeling,...
“Set My Stay” on the MVC App — Why You Should Use It!
MVC Pulse, San Diego In prepping for an upcoming visit to the MVC Pulse in San Diego, I discovered a new feature on the MVC app that I hadn't heard of, and will definitely be checking it out upon arriving in San Diego....
You Can Now View Owner Events on a Nifty Calendar!
April 2022 Calendar of Owner Events You know that I post the newest Owner Events once or twice a month. And you also know that I provide a list of current Owner Events listed in order of VALUE (retail price vs MVC...