Articles tagged ‘Hotels’
Marriott MegaBonus 2008
By Carrie Thompson | August 12th, 2008 |
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Marriott is again offering the astoundingly popular MegaBonus promotion to Rewards members, and this year you can earn more than ever. We’re talking an unheard of 25,000 bonus points just for paying for your stay with a Visa Card. It might be the greatest hotel bonus promotion of all time…or of 2008 anyway.
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Loews Hotels Free Luggage Program
By Carrie Thompson | August 7th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Most of the large U.S. airlines are charging passengers for the second, or even the first, checked bag this summer. Some airlines, like JetBlue, are even charging for the use of blankets and pillows. It’s a survival tactic in the airline industry to keep afloat in the wake of the fuel crisis that [...]
Homewood Suites Online Room Selection
By Carrie Thompson | July 16th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
You know how every single time you check in to your hotel you get the room next to the ice machine? Oh wait, that’s me. Well, these days Homewood Suites is offering HHonors members a nice deal to avoid such travesties. Homewood Suites, the “residential style hotel” by Hilton, is now offering [...]
Marriott Rewards Luggage Shipping
By Carrie Thompson | June 29th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Marriott is making its Marriott Rewards program a little more valuable these days, by allowing members to use Rewards points to ship luggage. Luggage shipping has become more and more popular in recent times with increased baggage mishandling and restrictions. Now that the major U.S. airlines are charging fees for the second and [...]
Marriott Hotels Green Meetings
By Carrie Thompson | June 23rd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Marriott Hotels has launched an innovative opportunity for customers to fight back agains global warming and improve the environment, all in a day’s work. If you book a meeting in a Marriott proberty between July 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009, the company will contribute a portion of the funds to protect the critically [...]
Omni Hotels Live Like a Local Packages
By Carrie Thompson | June 22nd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Omni Hotels is probably my favorite chain in the United States when it comes to offering interesting packages and promotions. They’ve clearly got some great PR people over there. The latest and greatest package offered by Omni is the “Live Like a Local” package. Guests can visit the “Live Like a Local” [...]
Starwood Hotels aloft Promotion
By Carrie Thompson | June 21st, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The fine folks at Starwood Hotels & Resorts are so excited about their new lifestyle brand aloft hotels, they recently announced a fantastic promotion in celebration of the opening of the first aloft hotels. From now until December 31, 2008, Starwood Preferred Guest members can earn a lofty 8 Starpoints for every U.S. dollar [...]
Keep the Volume Down in Hotels
By Carrie Thompson | June 3rd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
I am a business traveler of the road warrior variety. My job puts me in a lot of hotels in a lot of cities around the world. Hotels differ greatly in the quality of the noise insulation found in the rooms. Some are so quiet you could hear a pin drop, others [...]
Radisson Hotels Business Rewards Package
By Carrie Thompson | June 1st, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Radisson Hotels has launched a new Business Rewards package and I am an instant fan. This package is meant for the business travelers of the world, like us, who value comfort and convenience over saving a few bucks on the best room rate. Booking a Business Rewards package provides you with amenities you’d [...]
Hilton HHonors Budget Rent A Car Promotion
By Carrie Thompson | June 1st, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Hilton HHonors, the hotel loyalty program offered by Hilton Hotels, has added Budget Rent A Car to its list of participating rental car agencies. HHonors members can now score HHonors points with any qualifying car rental, as well as receive up to 20% off when they rent from Budget. Saving cash AND getting [...]
