Let's Talk Points

Life Goaaaaaaal Achieved in Rio de Janeiro

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:26:12 +0000

Championship fútbol, churrasco, and an amazing view of Rio de Janeiro awaited Steve, a Marriott Bonvoy member who travel to Brazil with his sone for a very special Marriott Bonvoy Moments experience. In this episode, Steve recounts their trip to see the final match of the Copa America soccer tournament, where they stayed as VIPs in the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel and Resort, met ESPN sportscasters, and watched a historic showdown in soccer history.

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Hanging with Music Stars in Their Hometowns

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Mon, 9 Dec 2019 23:13:03 +0000

We hear the stories of three Marriott Bonvoy members who joined their favorite artists for intimate concerts — and more — in the artists' hometowns. For Sandy, this meant decorating cupcakes with singer/songwriter Banks and watching her perform at the Aloft Hotel in LA. For Jourdan, it was a weekend getaway to see pop star Troye Sivan and ask a very personal question that he'd wanted to ask for years. And for Marcelo, who went to that same Troye Sivan concert, it meant finally getting to know the artist he'd moved all the way from Colombia to Australia to see.

You can check out more Aloft music experiences at aloft-hotels.marriott.com.

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Luxury Road Tripping on The Ritz-Carlton Grand Tour

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Thu, 5 Dec 2019 14:49:47 +0000

Ever watched a James Bond movie and thought, “Those car scenes look fun?"

Well, a few lucky Marriott Bonvoy members won a Moments auction to experience that action and speed (minus the life-threatening danger, of course) by going on The Ritz-Carlton Grand Tour, a luxury driving experience through Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Muscat. In this episode, we hear from Doug Freeman, a Marriott Bonvoy member who enjoyed the thrills of racing a sports car through the desert and zooming down the world's longest zipline.

For more information on this experience and the amazing hotels that Doug and his dad visited on their road trip, check out journey.ritzcarlton.com.

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Gathering for Good Food, Wine and Well-Being in Venice

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 22:14:07 +0000

Gather, a JW Epicurean & Mindful Experience, is a festival on a private island in Venice that celebrates great food, wine, and well-being. The experience gives travelers an unmatched opportunity to enjoy Venice, while relaxing and learning from Michelin-star and celebrity chefs. In this episode, we drop in and catch up with a few lucky members who used Marriott Bonvoy Moments to plan the perfect trip to this festival.

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To learn more about Marriott Bonvoy Moments experiences, visit moments.marriottbonvoy.com.

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Magic at The Eiffel Tower

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:03:56 +0000

Today we talk with Julie about how she gets the most out of her Marriott Rewards points, and her dream-come-true trip to Paris, including a magical Moment under the Eiffel Tower.

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Masterclass with Olympic Skier Bode Miller

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:03:10 +0000

Today we talk with Jim, who redeemed over 200,000 points for a masterclass moment to ski with one of the world's most decorated skiers, Bode Miller.

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Dining at The French Laundry

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:01:50 +0000

For this episode we talk with Bruce, who shares stories from several of the Marriott Rewards moments he's redeemed points for, including seeing Counting Crows perform at a winery in Seattle, dining with Thomas Keller at The French Laundry, and meeting Darius Rucker at the Country Music Awards.

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A Family Football Adventure of a Lifetime

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:00:12 +0000

On today's Let's Talk Points, we talk with Nick, from St Paul Minnesota, who used his points to surprise his dad with the pro football experience of a lifetime with the Marriott Rewards Credit Card from Chase.

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Diving Deep in Hawaii with Jean Michel Cousteau

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 21:59:06 +0000

On today's Let's Talk Points, we talk with Beth about her snorkeling and scuba diving adventure, learning from Jean-Michel Cousteau in Hawaii thanks to Marriott Rewards Credit Card from Chase.

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Big Games, Bigger Moments

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 21:58:26 +0000

Today we speak with John, who redeemed over 300,000 Marriott Rewards points for a four-night football experience, including running drills with the star quarterback, a tailgate party with Hall of Famers, and great seats to the all star game in Florida.

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From Center Ice to Center Stage

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 16:03:58 +0000

Today we speak with Richard, who has redeemed hundreds of thousands of points over the years for him and his family to pursue their passion for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as well as pop music around the world.

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Glamping at Coachella, One of Kind Experiences with Friends

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 16:03:15 +0000

Today we speak with Olu about Nigerian afrobeat music, hooking his friends on the SPG American Express luxury card, and glamping at Coachella.

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Five Star Dining, First Class Experience

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 16:02:40 +0000

Today we talked with Jeanine, who is a reservist in the Air Force, about planning vacations around eating and redeeming points for food prepared by the most acclaimed chefs in the world.

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High Speed Adventures with Etihad Formula One

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:57:59 +0000

Today we speak to Eli, who has redeemed hundreds of thousands of points over the years to follow his passion for Formula One, including spending time with the World Championship winning team, Mercedes, at the season ending Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2017

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Taking Points to New Depths

traveler@marriott.com (Marriott Bonvoy Traveler) — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:57:11 +0000

On today's Let's Talk Points, we talk to Barb, who shares why she redeemed more than 1.3 million points to experience the marine life off the coast of the Sea of Cortez in Mexico.

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