To help its customers understand the relevant aspects of the Marriott-Starwood merger, Marriott has put together an FAQ section on its website. The FAQ is quite extensive (excessive even), so to simplify the process we have sorted through all of them…

The availability of Cash + Points redemptions varies by hotel, and properties participating in Cash + Points redemptions are not listed anywhere on the Marriott website. Unless you know prior to searching for a reservation that the hotel is offering Cash + Points, it’s sheer luck if you stumble onto a property searching by location.

Marriott Rewards offers several of ways to make your points go further. You can take advantage of Marriott Cash + Points stays and squeeze in an extra night or two with your points or hunt down a hotel offering Marriott…

The Ritz–Carlton Rewards® Credit Card is an ultra-premium Visa Infinite credit card packed with features and benefits for the discerning traveler.

Perhaps there is no destination in the world more aspirational than the Maldives thanks to its secluded picture-perfect beaches and over the top hotels. As a result, hotel stays at the Maldives can be extremely expensive, even when redeeming points….

A significant portion of the commentary on points and miles, ours included, is dedicated to aspirational redemptions. Posts like our recent review of Luxurious Redemptions with Marriott are designed to be both motivational and instructional, explaining how to utilize rewards programs to attain an experience otherwise not obtainable. And while aspirational redemptions are almost always a worthy goal, they only make up a segment of the points and miles community.