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Before I begin sifting through the mountain of choices this promotion offers, please understand one thing.  ONCE YOU SELECT YOUR OFFER, YOU CANNOT CHANGE IT.  I suggest you do your homework (reading this blog is a good start) before you register. You have until June 30, 2012 to analyze your summer travel schedule and determine which of the 11 Nice Choice offers will provide you the most reward.  Don’t worry, your activity will be applied retroactively to the promotional ...

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I had a flight on Monday using same-day confirmed (awesome Diamond perk), but flying standby because the flight I wanted was oversold.  As soon as I arrived at the SkyClub they confirmed my seat, which was ironic because five minutes earlier the gate agent said it was impossible.  Needless to say I got on my flight to DTW and was upgraded on my second leg to PHX.  On my flight to DTW I got stuck in a middle seat, but they put me to an exit row to avoid complete misery.  I ...

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There are several things that attract people to Florida including the sun, beaches, Disney, and the space coast.  As many people begin their journey south for spring break, I urge you to make a pit stop at Florida’s Space Coast.  The Kennedy Space Center (KSC) offers a unique experience that appeals to all age ranges.  No matter where you are headed, the space coast is a convenient detour.  It’s three hours from Fort Lauderdale/Miami, 30 minutes from Orlando, ...

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I’m finally getting a chance to write my review of the St. Regis Princeville Resort.  Life got busy after my trip to Hawaii, but better late than never.  Hawaii was truly the trip of a lifetime made even better by my stay at the St. Regis.  My only complaint  was that I missed George Clooney filming "The Descendants" at the hotel.  Maybe I will run into him next time I’m in Kauai.

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Marriott Rewards has announced its first promotion of 2012.  This promotion is far less generous than the one mentioned by Kevin SPG Q1 Promo: 2x and 3x Points, Discourages Hotel Hopping.

MegasBonus 2012 Details:

After two paid stays, earn a free night- up to two nights Register by March 31, 2012 To qualify you must stay consecutive nights at a participating hotel between February 1, 2012 and April 30, 2012 Free nights ...
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I did extensive research before visiting Kauai and one activity was consistently recommended: helicopter tour.  After comparing reviews of various tour companies I settled on Blue Hawaiian.  I found a great deal online for $161/person on the Eco-Star tour.  An experienced pilot guided the 55-minute ride in an American Eurocopter ECO-Star helicopter.  The pilot, Kevin, provided historical background as we got up-close to the most remote regions of the “Garden ...

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