Hilton Honors is the hotel reward scheme for all of Hilton's brands which includes Hilton, Hampton, Embassy Suites, DoubleTree and several others. It's also one of the most rewarding hotel loyalty schemes in terms of how easy it is to earn points. Their points aren't as … [Read more...] about How To Earn The Most Free Hotel Nights With Hilton
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Cockroach, Tattoos, Waterfalls, Black Dogs & Candy: Our Weekend In Roanoke VA
New tattoos were the reason we found ourselves in Roanoke VA the other weekend. Shae and her mom both wanted to get some new ink and so we headed back to the tattoo studio where Shae got her first tattoo earlier this year. The weekend started off badly, but we managed to find … [Read more...] about Cockroach, Tattoos, Waterfalls, Black Dogs & Candy: Our Weekend In Roanoke VA
How To Earn The Most Free Hotel Nights With IHG
One of the ways that we can afford to go on our 5 year, 50 state road trip is by maximizing hotel loyalty schemes. My favorite hotel rewards program is IHG Rewards Club - home to Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and several other brands. Although their status … [Read more...] about How To Earn The Most Free Hotel Nights With IHG
Marriott Rewards Platinum Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
This is the fourth post in a series about the different status levels in the Marriott Rewards loyalty scheme: Member Silver Gold Platinum The highest level of Marriott’s loyalty scheme is Platinum status. Although it can be hard to obtain, it offers some … [Read more...] about Marriott Rewards Platinum Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
Which Brands Are Part Of Each Hotel Chain?
We're going to be living in hotels for the next five years while we're on our 50 state road trip. One of the main ways we can afford to do this is by maximizing each hotel chain's reward scheme. An important part of being able to take advantage of their reward schemes is … [Read more...] about Which Brands Are Part Of Each Hotel Chain?
Marriott Rewards Gold Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
This is the third post in a series about the different status levels in the Marriott Rewards loyalty scheme: Member Silver Gold Platinum The second highest level of Marriott's loyalty scheme is Gold status. If you're able to earn this status, it has the potential … [Read more...] about Marriott Rewards Gold Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
24 Hours In Athlone, Ireland: Where To Stay, Eat, Drink, Shop & Visit
Having picked up our rental car, we headed out on the M4 towards Athlone - a town on the River Shannon in central Ireland. Our flight landed at Dublin Airport in the morning, so we reached Athlone by about 11am. That meant we had almost 24 hours to enjoy the town, so off we … [Read more...] about 24 Hours In Athlone, Ireland: Where To Stay, Eat, Drink, Shop & Visit
Marriott Rewards Silver Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
This is the second post in a series about the different status levels in the Marriott Rewards loyalty scheme: Member Silver Gold Platinum Once you've registered with their loyalty scheme, it's time to start earning Marriott Rewards Silver status. This comes … [Read more...] about Marriott Rewards Silver Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
Review: Staybridge Suites Herndon Dulles
Washington, D.C. mini-trip for Shae’s birthday: Review: Stone’s Cove, Herndon VA Review: Staybridge Suites Herndon Dulles Review: b Restaurant DC Penn Quarter The Birthday Queen’s Royal Visit to Washington, D.C. 20 Pictures: Smithsonian National Zoo Lifehouse … [Read more...] about Review: Staybridge Suites Herndon Dulles
Marriott Rewards Member Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
This is the first post in a series about the different status levels in the Marriott Rewards loyalty scheme: Member Silver Gold Platinum If you're planning on booking directly with Marriott, it's definitely worth registering to become a member as it can save you … [Read more...] about Marriott Rewards Member Status: The Benefits And How To Get It