Shae and her mom's birthdays are a day apart, so her mom and stepdad came to visit us in Illinois so that they could celebrate their birthdays together. One of the things they'd planned for their birthdays was an introduction to mermaid swimming class - tails and all! One of … [Read more...] about Review: TownePlace Suites Chicago Naperville, IL
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How To Find Each Hotel’s Pet Policy
When you're traveling with a pet, it can be hard to find hotels to stay at. Not all hotels accept pets and those that do have different pet policies. Some allow dogs up to 80 lbs, whereas others only accept dogs up to 20 lbs. Most don't accept cats, although a few do. Some … [Read more...] about How To Find Each Hotel’s Pet Policy
Review: Delta Hotel Ottawa City Centre
After spending a few days in Montreal, we made our way on to Ottawa. We'd originally booked a two night stay at an Airbnb, but I subsequently realized I had a free night certificate that was due to expire within a couple of weeks from one of Marriott's promotions last year. I … [Read more...] about Review: Delta Hotel Ottawa City Centre
Review: Residence Inn Huntsville, Alabama
For the final five days in Alabama on our 5 year, 50 state road trip, we decided to visit Huntsville. Our best hotel option was the Residence Inn Huntsville as, at the time, it was a category 1 Marriott Rewards property which meant it didn't require many points to stay … [Read more...] about Review: Residence Inn Huntsville, Alabama
Review: Residence Inn Atlanta Norcross Peachtree Corners
After visiting Helton Creek Falls in the morning, we drove down to Atlanta where we were staying for ten nights. We'd booked the Residence Inn Atlanta Norcross Peachtree Corners (one of Marriott's brands) as it was a great deal when using points (more on that later). The … [Read more...] about Review: Residence Inn Atlanta Norcross Peachtree Corners
My 2018 Predictions: Credit Cards & Hotel Loyalty Schemes
Doctor of Credit had an interesting post the other day assessing his predictions for what would happen with travel-related credit cards in 2017. Now that I have a blog, I thought it'd be interesting to do a similar bit of speculating. I've dusted off my crystal ball and peered … [Read more...] about My 2018 Predictions: Credit Cards & Hotel Loyalty Schemes
What’s The Best Credit Card To Use For Marriott Hotel Stays?
Using a credit card that offers bonus points is a great way to increase how many points you earn for your hotel stays. The best card to use differs based on which hotel chain you're staying at. We're therefore publishing this series to explain the best card to use with each … [Read more...] about What’s The Best Credit Card To Use For Marriott Hotel Stays?
How To Earn The Most Free Hotel Nights With Marriott
Marriott Rewards is the loyalty scheme for all of Marriott's brands, which includes Marriott, Courtyard, SpringHill Suites and Residence Inn. There are several ways that you can increase your balance of Marriott Rewards points. There are also some tips and tricks you can use … [Read more...] about How To Earn The Most Free Hotel Nights With Marriott
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?