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Marriott Hotels & Resorts is the classic, full-service, namesake brand within the greater Marriott International portfolio of over 30 brands. It’s associated with a full-service hotel concept, offering plenty of facilities and amenities for city hotels and resorts alike. Even…

The author stayed as an invited guest of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. All opinions are the author’s own, and The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, had no input in any part of this review. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, is…

With this series, the goal is to uncover which luxury Marriott hotels offer outstanding value on a cents-per-point basis. Both cash and points rates fluctuate depending on the time of the year, so the value you receive may be different…

Known for its art, culture, fashion, and gastronomy, Paris is a city that attracts all types of travelers. This beautiful city is home to many iconic sights, including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and Notre-Dame….

Design Hotels is one of the most niche brands in Marriott’s portfolio. Started in 1993, this Berlin-based company was acquired under a majority 72% ownership by Starwood Hotels Group. And when Marriott merged with Starwood, it absorbed Design Hotels by…

Perhaps the best-kept secret of the luxury hotel world is Marriott Bonvoy’s The Luxury Collection, which often represents an incredible use of Marriott Bonvoy points. One of Marriott Bonvoy’s luxury brands, this brand’s history traces back all the way to…

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, formerly of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, is a premium hotel chain owned and operated by Marriott International. The brand oversees nearly 500 hotels in over 70 countries around the world, though most are located in the…

As one of Marriott’s newest brands, Autograph Collection consists of properties that don’t always get the attention they deserve, especially in contrast to mega-names like The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis. This brand consists of a large collection of independent, boutique…

On a recent trip to New York City, I was excited to check out the new Escape Lounge – A Centurion Studio Partner from my home airport of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) just 2 weeks after its opening….

My family and I flew to San Francisco for a long weekend to visit my brother recently. Since I have a Southwest Companion Pass, that’s our go-to airline for most domestic trips and this was no exception. We flew into…

If you’ve ever flown to Tennessee, it’s likely you already know Nashville International Airport (BNA) — but whether you’re going to be a first-time visitor or just want to get to know this airport better, we’ve got you covered. One of…

I attended a Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) “ownership” presentation in Las Vegas in May 2023. As a travel and finance nerd, it was honestly pretty fun, and I found it more fascinating than the awkward, high-pressure sales meeting I was…

I visited Hilton Grand Vacations Club Elara Center Strip Las Vegas for 3 nights in May with my husband. We stayed at the hotel using a timeshare vacation package from Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) and attended a presentation during our…

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) served 12.7 million passengers in 2023 and features a new terminal completed in late 2019. The new terminal took 6 years to develop and gives passengers a flavor of New Orleans from the…

John F. Kennedy International Airport is the sixth-busiest airport in the U.S., serving 62 million passengers. Construction of the airport’s new international terminal is now underway and is being built on the site that currently accommodates Terminals 1 and 2….

Whether you’re a road warrior who feels like you live at airports or an occasional traveler who doesn’t want the hassle of having to arrange logistics to airports, you’ve undoubtedly seen airport hotels. When peering off into the distance gazing…

Oakland International Airport (OAK) served 11.2 million passengers in 2023 and is the third-largest international airport in the Bay Area behind San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC). Unfortunately, the airport has lost…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic upended life as we knew it around the world. The hospitality industry in particular was one of the most drastically affected. Hotels that had once been busy all year were either forced to close or scale…

Luxurious, fun, trendy, sexy, and, dare I say, family-friendly? These are all words that I could easily use to describe The Miami Beach EDITION. With 1 night on my own in Miami, I knew that I wanted to stay somewhere…

Everybody wants to go on spring break. But travel is expensive, especially to peak spring break destinations like Miami or Cancún or during peak dates like Easter. If you’re on a budget but still want to enjoy a spring vacation,…

Great Card If Don’t Get If Sign-Up Bonus, Categories, and Elite Gold Status The current sign-up bonus for the Hilton Reserve card is detailed in the card summary table above. Then earn 10 points for every $1 you spend on…