For what it is worth
Last year I redeemed points towards a cruise at the following formula
145000 points for a $ 1000,-- spent checking for this year it has gone up to
190000 points for a $ 1000,-- to be spent . I find this to be a sizeable increase and I am strongly considering cancelling Marriott/Chase card
I am investigating recommendations for another card with a bigger bang!
I am retired - fly for family visits and for vacations
Thanks for your comments