Maxing Marriott
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Three MVC Properties in Kaua’i — Which One Is the Best Deal and Gives You the Most Value For Your Points?
Kaua'i Lagoons -- Kalanipu'u Hawaii has opened up and people are flocking there in celebration. As of July 8, 2021, there is no COVID pre-testing, and no quarantine requirements for travelers who are fully vaccinated...
No Availability? Let Me Give You Some Helpful Tips To Get That Reservation!!!
MVC Grand Chateau, Las Vegas I love the NFL. So when I got the opportunity to have 2 FREE 50-yard line tickets to the NEW Vegas Raiders stadium and watch the Seahawks (my favorite team) play the Raiders, I truly jumped...
The Westin in Puerto Vallarta for Under 3000 MVC Points for a Whole Week — But WAIT — Look At How Much It Really Costs Before You Use Your Points
Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta Marriott Hotels and Luxury Residences under the Explorer Collection are adding properties rather quickly that allow you to make your reservations using MVC points. Way cool...
New Marriott Hotels Are Now Open Next To Disneyland — What To Expect If You Stay There
Westin Anaheim Resort Marriott has recently announced a number of way cool properties in the past few months, and these don't disappoint in any way. Just take a look at the Westin! And it's close to Disneyland --...
Costa Rica — Which Marriott Is the Best Deal?
Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort (Image Courtesy of Marriott) I see this photo on MVC Promo material often and chuckle to myself. This photo is a picture of the HOTEL, not the MVC property located behind...
All Things Tahoe — Post COVID 2021
Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe, CA (Courtesy of Marriott) I LOVE Tahoe. I love everything about it -- the mountains, the cool temps, the great restaurants, the lake -- it is one of my "must do" locations...
Owner’s Events Are Popular and Booking Up Fast!
Frankie Bones Restaurant, Hilton Head Island Since travel has started opening up, Marriott has been adding various Owner Events for MVC Owners. They range from concerts in Vegas (Sting, Rickey Martin, Usher, Garth...
Elite Status Free Breakfasts Are Returning!
Eat Free Breakfast here at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi Starting July 1st, Marriott guests with Elite Status of Platinum or higher will again get the option of free breakfast as their welcome gift....
IMPORTANT TIP TO SAVE YOUR TRUST POINTS — Be Very Careful In How Marriott Allocates Your MVC Points
Marriott's Barony Beach Club Every time I reserve a villa with my MVC points, I am very careful to check and double-check how Marriott "defaults" when allocating which points they use from my account. And I would say...
A New Ritz Resort, and It’s In An AMAZING Location! The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Has Opened!
Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Anyone who knows me at all knows I love staying at a Ritz property. They just do everything so well -- the room, the service, the food -- best way to make memories. Well, combine...