This is Part 2 of our review of the St Regis Mardavall resort in Mallorca, Spain. Part 1 of our St Regis Mardavall hotel review can be found here. Pool, spa and gym at St Regis Mardavall As you may .....

This is Part 2 of our review of the St Regis Mardavall resort in Mallorca, Spain. Part 1 of our St Regis .....

13 Jul 202113 July 2021 by Rhys Jones • 30 comments

Two weeks ago I headed down to Spain as the guest of Marriott Bonvoy to take a look at some of their properties across the islands. It was a tough job but someone had to do it. In this introductory .....

Two weeks ago I headed down to Spain as the guest of Marriott Bonvoy to take a look at some of their .....

12 Jul 202112 July 2021 by Rhys Jones • 46 comments

On Friday, we published an article on why INSTANTLY transferable points are the best sort of points. Whilst it is fantastic that you can convert points such as American Express Membership Rewards .....

On Friday, we published an article on why INSTANTLY transferable points are the best sort of points. Whilst it .....

11 Jul 202111 July 2021 by Rob Burgess

American Express has launched a good new offer for British Airways American Express and British Airways American Express Premium Plus cardholders. If you spend £200+ at participating hotels, you will .....

American Express has launched a good new offer for British Airways American Express and British Airways .....

3 Jul 20213 July 2021 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

Etihad Guest is currently running another of its occasional transfer bonuses. This one is quite restrictive and the top 40% offer is not as good as it seems. Etihad tends to change the partners who .....

Etihad Guest is currently running another of its occasional transfer bonuses. This one is quite restrictive .....

2 Jul 20212 July 2021 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

For the first time since it was launched 18 months ago, you can get an increased sign-up bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit Card. From today until 31st August 2021, the sign-up .....

For the first time since it was launched 18 months ago, you can get an increased sign-up bonus on the Marriott .....

1 Jul 20211 July 2021 by Rob Burgess • 118 comments

As Hertz is not a British Airways Avios partner, you need to find an alternative home for the rewards you earn on your Hertz car rentals. Our preferred deal is with Virgin Flying Club, where you .....

As Hertz is not a British Airways Avios partner, you need to find an alternative home for the rewards you earn .....

28 Jun 202128 June 2021 by Rob Burgess

The general consensus about hotel loyalty programmes is that Marriott Bonvoy is the only scheme where it is is worthwhile trading your points for airline miles. There are a couple of reasons for this. .....

The general consensus about hotel loyalty programmes is that Marriott Bonvoy is the only scheme where it is is .....

18 Jun 202118 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

We recently ran an article looking at Hilton Honors hotels which cost 5,000 or 10,000 points per night. It was a relatively simple job because there are not many of them. None are in the UK. Today I .....

We recently ran an article looking at Hilton Honors hotels which cost 5,000 or 10,000 points per night. It was .....

16 Jun 202116 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

Marriott has been on a roll in the Maldives recently. We have covered the JW Marriott Maldives and the upcoming launch of Le Meridien. This is great value as a redemption for just 30,000 Marriott .....

Marriott has been on a roll in the Maldives recently. We have covered the JW Marriott Maldives and the .....

15 Jun 202115 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

This is our review of Pine Cliffs and Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites, a Luxury Collection resort. It is the final part of our ‘HfP in Portugal’ series in partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, who very .....

This is our review of Pine Cliffs and Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites, a Luxury Collection resort. It is the final .....

10 Jun 202110 June 2021 by Rhys Jones • 70 comments

This is our review of Pine Cliffs and Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites, an Luxury Collection resort. It is the final part of our ‘HfP in Portugal’ series in partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, who very .....

This is our review of Pine Cliffs and Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites, an Luxury Collection resort. It is the final .....

10 Jun 202110 June 2021 by Rhys Jones • 41 comments

In my previous article, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty scheme. This article is my personal opinion, highlighting areas where I think you might want to focus. The .....

In my previous article, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty scheme. This article .....

8 Jun 20218 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

This is our review of Penha Longa, a Ritz Carlton resort in Sintra, Portugal. It is part of our ‘HfP in Portugal’ series in partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, who very kindly provided the .....

This is our review of Penha Longa, a Ritz Carlton resort in Sintra, Portugal. It is part of our ‘HfP in .....

7 Jun 20217 June 2021 by Rhys Jones • 42 comments