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Hotel Programs: Marriott’s 25K Top-Off - How We Use Our 85K and 35K Awards to Unlock Luxury
In a move that significantly broadens the horizons for luxury travel, Marriott Bonvoy has introduced a game-changing update https://www.marriott.com/offers/free-night-award-off-206324 . Members can now "top off" Free Night Awards (FNA) with up to 25,000 points —a substantial increase from the previous 15,000-point limit. For a community like Resort Chasers, where the goal is to maximize high-end experiences through points and miles, this adjustment is a major win. By having
Hotel Programs: Unlocking Your Next Vacation - A Complete Guide to World of Hyatt
Logo Image Courtesy of World of Hyatt Why the World of Hyatt is worth your attention If you like to "resort chase" like us, then you know there’s nothing quite like walking into a great hotel lobby, dropping your bags, and instantly feeling like your trip has leveled up. For us, few loyalty programs deliver that feeling as consistently as World of Hyatt . It’s one of the most rewarding hotel loyalty programs out there—straightforward to use, packed with perks, and flexible en
Hotel Programs: Your Passport to the World - A Complete Guide to the Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty Program
Logo Image Courtesy of Marriott Bonvoy As a resort chaser, there's a good chance you've already found yourself in a Marriott hotel. With more properties around the globe than almost any other hotel company, Marriott Bonvoy is a name you simply can't avoid in the world of travel. It's our most frequently used program for hotels stays because of this reason alone. But beyond just being a place to stay, the Bonvoy loyalty program is a powerful tool for unlocking incredible trave
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Tips and Strategies: How I Earn 3X Bilt Points at Costco with my Bilt Palladium Card to Fund My Luxury Resort Stays
By Resort Chasers Team Published for ResortChasers.com When it comes to earning top-tier transferable travel points, wholesale clubs (Costco, Sam's Club and etc) have historically been a glaring dead zone. Most credit cards categorize wholesale giants like Costco under "warehouse clubs" rather than traditional "groceries," leaving you stranded with a measly 1X point per dollar. However, if your household spends heavily at Costco like we do, leaving those points on the table
Credit Card Review: Striking Gold - Why We Pulled the Trigger on the Chase Sapphire Reserve’s 150,000-Point Bonus
Chase Sapphire Reserve Here at Resort Chasers, we live for the thrill of the luxury hotel redemption. We obsess over point ratios, maximize property credits, and carefully plot our credit card strategy to unlock five-star family getaways for a fraction of the retail cost. The premium credit card market has been a battlefield of shifting annual fees and reimagined benefits. But Chase laid down a massive marker last June: a blockbuster 150,000-point welcome offer for the Chase
Hotel Review: Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa
For the readers of resortchasers.com, Napa Valley is often the "final boss" of points and miles redemptions. Rates are high, availability is tight, and the expectations for luxury are sky-high. However, with the right combination of credit card perks and loyalty points, you can turn a four-figure weekend into a budget-friendly family retreat. We recently completed a two-night stay at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, and the math behind the booking was a "Resort Chaser" d
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