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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Aug 15, 12, 11:59 am
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Sheraton Chicago O'Hare - Rosemont, IL [Master Thread]
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I stay here whenever I have an early flight out. ...
I stay here whenever I have an early flight out. They have done a wonderful job with renovations and I've yet to have any reason to complain. The night manager when I check-in is always friendly as...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jul 17, 12, 9:42 pm
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Westin Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands [Master Thread]
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I was upgraded to room 104 last November for 9...
I was upgraded to room 104 last November for 9 night stay from a garden view room as a plat. As mentioned, it's 10 feet from the sand. You still have a small patio and there's no traffic in that 10...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Nov 11, 11, 6:27 pm
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Sheraton Bijao Beach Resort (All-Inclusive), Santa Clara, Panama [Master Thread]
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I'm planning a stay in February as well. Anybody...
I'm planning a stay in February as well. Anybody with a review?
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Sep 11, 11, 8:39 pm
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Westin Playa Bonita, Panama [Master Thread]
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It's an all-inclusive category 5 and rooms are...
It's an all-inclusive category 5 and rooms are now bookable. Can book with cash, points or cash & points :D
www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3693
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Mar 29, 11, 6:47 pm
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Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal – All-Inclusive, Costa Rica [Master Thread]
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They now have it listed as a cat 6.
They now have it listed as a cat 6.
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Mar 22, 11, 5:52 pm
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Percentage of upgrade coach to first domestic with each elite tier?
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I'm gold out of MSP and honestly don't remember...
I'm gold out of MSP and honestly don't remember my last upgrade. I would say my upgrades have been closer to 5%. I can't comment whether they are just heavy PLT routes etc. I should add, I also...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Jan 23, 11, 7:48 pm
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upgrading Platinum DL Amex to a Delta Reserve Card?
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I just got off the phone with Amex. Apparently,...
I just got off the phone with Amex. Apparently, the new laws no longer allow upgrades whereas a member shifts to a card with a higher annual membership fee unless they have had the initial card for...
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Dec 15, 09, 7:23 pm
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Platinum year-end gift 2009 Free weekend night extended to May 2, 2010
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This is a very generous gesture on *woods part. ...
This is a very generous gesture on *woods part. It's service like this that reassures me I made the right decision in switching away from Marriott last December.
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Nov 30, 09, 9:29 pm
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GONE : Westin Aruba (Leaving Starwood February 27, 2014) [Master Thread]
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Mike, Go for the beach palapa. The beach...
Mike,
Go for the beach palapa. The beach view is something postcards are made of and their pool is mediocre at best.
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Nov 10, 09, 5:47 pm
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Nutella in Skkclub with Nothing to Put it On - What are They Thinking
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My justification for the membership was that I...
My justification for the membership was that I could grab a quick snack and hold off my meal for when I got to my destination. Without the old snacky stuff, I find myself going to restaurants now...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Oct 5, 09, 6:56 pm
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Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Aruba
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I'm 99% certain Champions is always included but...
I'm 99% certain Champions is always included but Pavilion Bar was only allowed during the pool construction.
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Oct 4, 09, 6:29 pm
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Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Aruba
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All are included except Ruth's and Lobby Cafe. ...
All are included except Ruth's and Lobby Cafe. Amongst those included are Simply Fish, La Vista, Lobby Bar, Ketsu & Waves (pool and beach area)
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Oct 1, 09, 6:34 pm
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This is the end ...
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Morrison--a great poet, songwriter and...
Morrison--a great poet, songwriter and singer...seems he was a prophet too :p
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Sep 30, 09, 10:13 pm
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RIP to old friends, old airline, old forum
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A sad day indeed.
A sad day indeed.
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Sep 29, 09, 12:08 pm
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Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Aruba
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We still got a food/drink bill at the end of each...
We still got a food/drink bill at the end of each meal and would sign it to our room. The totals would then be removed each morning from our hotel bill (minus any additional tip). I just kept track...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Sep 26, 09, 7:22 pm
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Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Aruba
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I recently stayed there on a reward and was...
I recently stayed there on a reward and was upgraded as PLT to an ocean/pool view room upon check in. It turned out to be a huge bummer due to the pool construction noise. After 3 mornings of...
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Sep 8, 09, 7:20 pm
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Platinum Upgrade Successes 2009
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Spent the weekend in an oceanfront Jr suite at...
Spent the weekend in an oceanfront Jr suite at the Westin Aruba on a 1FWN reward. Wonderful treatment too!
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Aug 23, 09, 8:43 am
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Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Aruba
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Under normal circumstances, I fully agree. But...
Under normal circumstances, I fully agree. But with prices this low, and the fact OP was using 270k points, paying cash for room and upgrading to Tradewinds is a no-brainer. Lower cost but much...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Aug 21, 09, 3:07 pm
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Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Aruba
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You would be much better off using the AAA rate...
You would be much better off using the AAA rate of $135.00 even if you have to purchase a new membership to get it. At that point, sell them your 270k points for $2000.00, upgrade to Tradewinds and...
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National | Emerald Club
Jul 8, 09, 5:07 pm
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ONE-TWO-FREE in '08 - Qualify through 1/31/09 - Redeen Now-6/25/09
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They gave me 2 free "anytime" days for the 2...
They gave me 2 free "anytime" days for the 2 one-two-free days I couldn't use. It wasn't so much an equal trade for the free days lost but also to compensate for the extremely poor customer service...
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National | Emerald Club
Jul 3, 09, 2:58 pm
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ONE-TWO-FREE in '08 - Qualify through 1/31/09 - Redeen Now-6/25/09
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Well, nobody called me back from customer service...
Well, nobody called me back from customer service so I made another call. I was treated very poorly over the phone by front line and I again requested a call from a supervisor. After 3 days, I was...
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Northwest WorldPerks
Jun 29, 09, 10:40 am
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Reduced MSP WC Service
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trader61
I've always justified my membership dues to my...
I've always justified my membership dues to my company as a cost savings because I grab a little grub at the lounge rather than go to restaurants at the airports. This is no longer valid and i'll be...
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National | Emerald Club
Jun 23, 09, 9:55 pm
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Trying to use your remaining 1-2-Free days? Good Luck!
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trader61
Tried 5 locations in USA this week, no luck!!!
Tried 5 locations in USA this week, no luck!!!
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National | Emerald Club
Jun 23, 09, 9:53 pm
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144
ONE-TWO-FREE in '08 - Qualify through 1/31/09 - Redeen Now-6/25/09
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17,907
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trader61
I have 2 left but can't seem to use either. It's...
I have 2 left but can't seem to use either. It's not because I won't have an opportunity, it's because National won't allow me to due to capacity controls at the 5 (YES 5) different locations I was...
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Jun 8, 09, 5:58 pm
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325
2009 Platinum Gift: $75 SPG Gift Cheque or Free Weekend Night (Award ID YGFWN)
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45,767
Posted By
trader61
The link I was sent said I had until June 30th as...
The link I was sent said I had until June 30th as well. Therefore, I decided to hold off until later this month to decide based on how many nights I would be earning from the newest promo. When I...
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