We recently ran an article looking at Hilton Honors hotels which cost 5,000 or 10,000 points per night. It was a relatively simple job because there are not many of them. None are in the UK. Today I .....

We recently ran an article looking at Hilton Honors hotels which cost 5,000 or 10,000 points per night. It was .....

16 Jun 202116 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Marriott has been on a roll in the Maldives recently. We have covered the JW Marriott Maldives and the upcoming launch of Le Meridien. This is great value as a redemption for just 30,000 Marriott .....

Marriott has been on a roll in the Maldives recently. We have covered the JW Marriott Maldives and the .....

15 Jun 202115 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

This is our review of Pine Cliffs and Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites, a Luxury Collection resort. It is the final part of our ‘HfP in Portugal’ series in partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, who very .....

This is our review of Pine Cliffs and Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites, a Luxury Collection resort. It is the final .....

10 Jun 202110 June 2021 by Rhys Jones • 70 comments

In my previous article, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty scheme. This article is my personal opinion, highlighting areas where I think you might want to focus. The .....

In my previous article, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty scheme. This article .....

8 Jun 20218 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

This is our review of Penha Longa, a Ritz Carlton resort in Sintra, Portugal. It is part of our ‘HfP in Portugal’ series in partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, who very kindly provided the .....

This is our review of Penha Longa, a Ritz Carlton resort in Sintra, Portugal. It is part of our ‘HfP in .....

7 Jun 20217 June 2021 by Rhys Jones • 42 comments

The British Airways sale is still running and continues to offer some attractive offers for both flights and holidays. It is always worth looking at the British Airways 'Flight + Hotel' offers as .....

The British Airways sale is still running and continues to offer some attractive offers for both flights and .....

7 Jun 20217 June 2021 by Rhys Jones • 13 comments

This is part of our overview series of the main hotel loyalty schemes. Each scheme will be covered over two articles on different days. One will list the basic facts of the scheme – basically .....

This is part of our overview series of the main hotel loyalty schemes. Each scheme will be covered over two .....

6 Jun 20216 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

This is our review of the new Moxy Lisbon City hotel in Portugal. It is part of our ‘HfP in Portugal’ series in partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, who very kindly provided the stay. HfP .....

This is our review of the new Moxy Lisbon City hotel in Portugal. It is part of our ‘HfP in .....

5 Jun 20215 June 2021 by Rhys Jones • 81 comments

‘Points Advance’ is a unique feature of the Marriott Bonvoy programme which lets you book a reward night if you don’t have the points. It is as straightforward as it sounds: find a .....

‘Points Advance’ is a unique feature of the Marriott Bonvoy programme which lets you book a reward .....

5 Jun 20215 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

If you follow the hotel ‘scene’, or indeed Formula 1, you may know that there is a hotel built across the Formula 1 track in Abu Dhabi on Yas Island. It looks like this: The hotel was .....

If you follow the hotel ‘scene’, or indeed Formula 1, you may know that there is a hotel built .....

24 May 202124 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

Many hotel chains let you use your points to pay for food, drink and spa treatments whilst a guest.  Is it ever worthwhile, or would you be better saving your points for another free night in the .....

Many hotel chains let you use your points to pay for food, drink and spa treatments whilst a guest.  Is it .....

14 May 202114 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Marriott Bonvoy is running another discount when you buy points. Via this page of the website, you will save 30% on all points purchases until 20th June. A 30% discount is the equivalent of a 43% .....

Marriott Bonvoy is running another discount when you buy points. Via this page of the website, you will save .....

14 May 202114 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

If you are looking for a good value hotel redemption in the Maldives, Le Meridien Maldives is now open for booking. It is due to open on 1st September, although you should always take these dates with .....

If you are looking for a good value hotel redemption in the Maldives, Le Meridien Maldives is now open for .....

5 May 20215 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

This is our review of the Residence Inn hotel in Edinburgh. What should you expect from Marriott’s Residence Inn brand? With Scotland re-opening its borders to English tourists and the restart .....

This is our review of the Residence Inn hotel in Edinburgh. What should you expect from Marriott’s .....

2 May 20212 May 2021 by Rhys Jones • 11 comments