Why should you get the Starwood Preferred Guest American Express credit card? Today, in our ‘Top 10 Reasons’ series, I want to look at the top 10 reasons to apply for a Starwood Preferred .....

Why should you get the Starwood Preferred Guest American Express credit card? Today, in our ‘Top 10 .....

21 Apr 201921 April 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

One of the lesser known features of the American Express Membership Rewards programme is the ability to buy up to 10,000 Membership Rewards points per year for 1.5p each. This facility is mentioned on .....

One of the lesser known features of the American Express Membership Rewards programme is the ability to buy up .....

20 Apr 201920 April 2019 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

You have your first opportunity to buy Marriott Bonvoy at a discount since the scheme launched in February. Via this page of the website, you will save 25% on all points purchases until 15th May. You .....

You have your first opportunity to buy Marriott Bonvoy at a discount since the scheme launched in February. .....

20 Apr 201920 April 2019 by Rob Burgess • 92 comments

Marriott has just opened Parklane, billed as ‘the first luxury branded resort in Cyprus’. Parklane is part of The Luxury Collection brand and is described as: “Surrounded by 100,000 .....

Marriott has just opened Parklane, billed as ‘the first luxury branded resort in Cyprus’. Parklane .....

18 Apr 201918 April 2019 by Rob Burgess • 115 comments

If you still have the “not available to new applicants” Marriott Mastercard, issued by Creation, there is a bonus points offer running at present. You should log in to your account to .....

If you still have the “not available to new applicants” Marriott Mastercard, issued by Creation, .....

16 Apr 201916 April 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Welcome to our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions currently running. All of the information in this article can also be found on our ‘Hotel Promos’ page which contains details .....

Welcome to our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions currently running. All of the information in this .....

8 Apr 20198 April 2019 by Rob Burgess • 45 comments

I thought it was about time to revise and update the lists I first published in 2012 about the best way to use up small amounts of miles and points. What I want to explore is ‘What is the .....

I thought it was about time to revise and update the lists I first published in 2012 about the best way to .....

7 Apr 20197 April 2019 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

Marriott Bonvoy has teamed up with the Football Aid charity to give you a chance to play a full game at some of the most illustrious grounds in the UK, with one special option in Europe. Football Aid .....

Marriott Bonvoy has teamed up with the Football Aid charity to give you a chance to play a full game at some .....

1 Apr 20191 April 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Here is your final reminder that Sunday 31st March is your last chance to take part in the ‘bonus when you transfer your hotel loyalty points to British Airways Avios‘ promotion. The .....

Here is your final reminder that Sunday 31st March is your last chance to take part in the ‘bonus when .....

30 Mar 201930 March 2019 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

If you’re looking for somewhere funky-ish for your next trip to New York, the latest EDITION hotel has just opened in Times Square.  Full details are here. The location may, de facto, make you .....

If you’re looking for somewhere funky-ish for your next trip to New York, the latest EDITION hotel has .....

26 Mar 201926 March 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Two readers dropped me emails this week to highlight hotel redemptions they had booked which represented exceptional value for money.  I thought I’d share them both today. Family suites at .....

Two readers dropped me emails this week to highlight hotel redemptions they had booked which represented .....

25 Mar 201925 March 2019 by Rob Burgess • 63 comments

Marriott Bonvoy has launched a number of new ‘Marriott Moments’.  You can find them here. It has added a new batch of O2 concert tickets to its website.  These are for the renamed .....

Marriott Bonvoy has launched a number of new ‘Marriott Moments’.  You can find them here. It has .....

19 Mar 201919 March 2019 by Anika Burnett • 29 comments

Marriott Bonvoy has launched its annual packages to see the Monaco Grand Prix on points. The dream package is watching the race for the Mercedes yacht in the harbour, but this will go for a silly .....

Marriott Bonvoy has launched its annual packages to see the Monaco Grand Prix on points. The dream package is .....

15 Mar 201915 March 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

London City Airport unveiled a rebranding yesterday, designed to reflect the fact that it is now a leisure airport as much as a business airport. The accompanying promotional video, see here, .....

London City Airport unveiled a rebranding yesterday, designed to reflect the fact that it is now a leisure .....

12 Mar 201912 March 2019 by Rob Burgess • 134 comments