Traveling For Miles
How good is the new offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card?
Chase has now updated and upgraded the welcome offer associated with the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card, but is this an offer that you should be jumping on or is this an offer that's not worth the effort?
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Durty Nelly’s in Bunratty in Ireland. Restaurant Review.
Durty Nelly’s in Bunratty in Ireland has been in business since it was established in 1620. If a public house — which is more popularly known as a pub — has been in business for approximately 404 years, there must be a good reason; so I had to try it...
Miles For Family
Cancelling and Rebooking Anniversary Trip
Researching destinations and booking trips give me great joy. But, not every trip I book ends up working out. My husband and I recently celebrated our 20 year anniversary. We had planned a short trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico as a couple. Unfortunately, some issues came up, and we...
Miles For Family
Putting CSR Rental Car Insurance to the Test
Last month, my husband and son traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio to watch the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament. They rented a car through Hertz for the duration of their trip. Unfortunately, while driving back to the airport on the last day, a rock hit their windshield and cracked it. Thankfully, my...
Frequent Miler
Hilton Tokyo Bay: Bottom Line Review
The Hilton Tokyo Bay is a great place to stay if you want to visit Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea. I would not recommend this as a base from which to explore Tokyo because of its location, but it is great for Disney fans since it is on the Disney monorail and...
Frequent Miler
Grand Hyatt Tokyo: Bottom Line Review
The Grand Hyatt Tokyo is a very large property that provided a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. The location isn’t my favorite in Tokyo, but if you can use a suite upgrade and make good use of the lounge either as a Globalist or with...
Miles For Family
Japan lodging strategy for 6 people
After solidifying award flights for 6 people to and from Japan for our trip next summer (see this post), it was time for me to figure out lodging. Booking international hotels for large families is always a challenge since so many of them have low occupancy rules (many only fit...
Traveling For Miles
Now earn cash back at two more Marriott brands (Targeted Limited-Time Offers)
Last week, we wrote about three Chase limited-time targeted promotions that had appeared for stays at Renaissance Hotels, TownePlace Suites and Aloft Hotels, but since then it looks like two more targeted promotions for stays at Marriott bands have appeared. One has an incredible short booking window but is quite...
Live and Let’s Fly
Is Siem Reap, Cambodia A Tourist Trap?
Is the vibrant city of Siem Reap, the gateway to the ancient temples of Angor, a Cambodian version of a tourist trap or something more? The answer is yes… Is Siem Reap, Cambodia A Tourist Trap? – A Photo Essay There is no doubt that there are “tourist trap” elements...
Traveling For Miles
Now live: Marriott’s two promotions for stays through 26 November 2024
A few weeks ago, Marriott announced two promotions that would run until 26 November 2024, so this is your reminder that as of today, both promotions are live. Registration is required for both promotions so if you haven't done so already, you should probably head over to Marriott.com and do...
