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Why I’m a Happy Marriott Owner
Marriott Vacation Clubs Our Family Has Stayed At Maintenance fees aren't fun. I get it. Frankly, I have to plan our finances throughout the year to ensure we have enough money to cover the fees. And just like...
A Courtyard in Phuket? — It Just Opened! You’ve Got to Check This Out!!
Courtyard Phuket Town I don't usually highlight new Courtyards that open, but this one is in Phuket -- and it's a GREAT DEAL!! I know what you are thinking -- "Why would I stay at a Courtyard when I could stay in a...
New Breakfast Menus at Aloft Hotels! And Boy Do They Look YUMMY!!
Sample of breakfast options at the Marriott Aloft Hotels In November, Aloft Hotels will begin to serve a revamped and rather impressive breakfast selection. By January 2022 -- more than 150 Aloft Hotels in North...
TIPS & TRICKS — Follow the “Costco Rule”!
Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas There were so many times when I was at Costco, and I saw something that looked cool, but since it wasn't on my "list" of things I needed, I didn't buy it. Then after thinking about it and...
All Things Park City — Summit Watch (Oct 2021) — What to Do and Where to Eat!!
Summit Watch What to Do and Where to Eat When Staying at Summit Watch At the Resort or Within Walking Distance SwimmingIndoor/Outdoor Pool. Near Children's Activity Center. BBQ grill at pool.HikingLots of great hikes...
All Things Park City — Summit Watch (October 2021)
Summit Watch, Park City (Before the Renovation) Same View During the Renovation Current Renovation Summit Watch is being renovated, well at least the main lobby area pictured above. Even the entrance from Deer Valley...
WOW! Words Don’t Describe! St. Regis Kanai — Maya Riviera, Mexico Opening in December!!!
St. Regis Kanai -- Opening 2022 If that picture is amazing, how about this? St. Regis Kanai -- Opening 2022 Or this? St. Regis, Kanai -- Opening 2022 Can't reserve this one yet, but keep on the lookout for it showing...
All Things Cruises — What You Need to Know
Alaskan Cruise As part of the Explorer Collection MVC Owners can trade Destination Points for Cruises. And LOTS of owners do. It's a very popular way to use Destination Points -- at least it was before COVID. Now the...
New All-Inclusive Resorts Announced by Marriott!! Learn Where They Are, and Which One I Recommend!!
Planet Hollywood Adults Scenes Cancun, An Autograph Collection, All-Inclusive Resorts -- Adults Only Marriott has announced TWENTY new All-Inclusive properties as part of the Autograph Collection group located...
Back to the Basics — New Owner Benefit Levels Chart
Marriott has launched a new Owners Benefit Level chart, and I like it! The information isn't different, but it's organized better and best of all -- most categories have direct links to take you to that category!! Once...