Travel Deal of the Day (August 31, 2010)

The Quinn & Co. Twitter page provides information regarding a Labor Day weekend (September 3-6, 2010) deal at the Marriott Doral Golf Resort & Spa - $49/night (plus tax) for "All US Govt Employees, Teachers, Fire/Police."  To book, use rate code "XYD."

Travel Deal of the Day (August 17, 2010)

Want to take a last minute vacation to the Caribbean? How about St. Kitts?

The Deal:
Marriott is offering a last minute "ebreak" deal at its St. Kitts Resort with rates this weekend starting at $87/night plus tax/fees. Ebreak rates have certain restrictions including the fact that a Thursday night stay requires a Friday night stay and a Sunday night stay requires a Saturday night stay. The lowest rate this weekend is on Sunday.

How:
Go to Marriott.com and search for rate code "MEB" when checking rates.

Travel Deal of the Day (July 8, 2010)

Travelzoo.com has a deal at the four-star Renaissance Esmeralda in Indian Wells, CA. The deal includes an $89/nightly rate (plus $25/day resort fee) but also includes a $50/day resort credit. The promotion is valid on select weeknights this summer. Other restrictions apply, including a two-night minimum stay. The deal must be booked by July 14, 2010. For full details or to book, go to the Deal.

Travel Deal of the Day (June 1, 2010)

Marriott is offering a summer special in Paris. For stays from July 9, 2010 until August 29, 2010, obtain a free night at participating Paris area Marriott hotels (when staying a total of at least three nights). Additional restrictions apply and availability is limited. For more information or to book, go to the Marriott Paris Free Night Deal.

Travel Deal of the Day (May 5, 2010)

If you are traveling to Paris, France this summer, here is a good deal for a hotel in a suburb of Paris.

The Deal:
TravelZoo.com is offering the Courtyard by Marriott Neuilly for $148/night including breakfast. The hotel is located in a very nice suburban area within about a ten minute walk of the Paris Metro. The rate is valid for various dates between May 2010 and October 2010. Additional restrictions (including blackout dates) apply. Rooms must be booked by May 19, 2010. For full terms and conditions or to book, go to the Courtyard by Marriott Neuilly Deal.

Travel Deal of the Day (May 2, 2010)

Courtyard by Marriott is offering 15% off of Courtyard hotels for weekend stays May 20,2010 - September 6, 2010. Restrictions vary based on the specific hotel. Rates must be booked by May 16, 2010. For full restrictions or to book, go to the Courtyard Sale.

Travel Deal of the Day (July 13, 2009)

Marriott is offering discounts for Pentagon Federal Credit Union Visa Card holders.

The Deal:
Marriott is offering 20% off of weekend rates through September 7, 2009 at participating East Coast Marriott Hotels for Pentagon Federal Credit Union Visa Card holders. If you are not currently a member of this credit union, you may be eligible to join as there are quite a few categories of people who are eligible, including anyone who volunteers with the American Red Cross.

How:
Make a reservation at this page using your Pentagon Federal Credit Union Visa Card. Please note that if you are not currently a member, you can verify the eligibility requirements for the Pentagon Federal Credit Union and join (see this link). You would also need to obtain the Pentagon Federal Credit Union Visa Card if you did not already have one (see this link).

Travel Deal of the Day (June 15, 2009)

The bad economy has created incredible Hawaii deals - here is an excellent deal in Oahu.

The Deal:
BiddingForTravel (one of a few websites dedicated to reporting winning Priceline bids for hotels) is reporting that the four to five star Ihilani Resort in Oahu is available for $100/night (plus taxes and fees) via bidding on Priceline. The Ihilani Resort has not offered such low Priceline rates in years. The resort is very nice, especially at this price, and this is a deal you should consider if you would enjoy a trip to Oahu.

How:
See this post for more information.

The Inside Scoop:
Note that the Ihilani does charge approximately $25/night for parking - so budget accordingly.

Travel Deal of the Day (June 10, 2009)

TravelZoo is offering a $129/night rate at the Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel.

The Deal:
TravelZoo is offering a great rate at the four-star Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel - starting at $129/night. Rates are valid for select nights until early October 2009.

How:
Go to the TravelZoo/Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel Deal.

Travel Deal of the Day (April 28, 2009)

The Marriott Frenchman's Reef and the Morning Star in St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands) are offering two free nights on stays of six nights or longer.

The Deal:
Receive two free nights (on stays of six nights or longer) at the Marriott Frenchman's Reef and the Morning Star in St. Thomas through December 1, 2009. This rate includes breakfast for two daily.

How:
Go to the Frenchman's Reef Deal.

Travel Deal of the Day (April 27, 2009)

If you are looking for a reasonably priced Florida beach vacation, here is one possibility.

The Deal:
TravelZoo has a deal (subject to availability) for a room at the 3 1/2 star Hollywood Beach Marriott in Hollywood, Florida for $79/night. The rate includes an upgrade to an oceanview room, high speed internet and self-parking. Rooms must be booked by April 29, 2009.

How:
Go to the Hollywood Beach Marriott Deal.

Travel Deal of the Day (March 27, 2009)

Here are two Washington, DC area deals:

(1) If you are contemplating a visit for the Washington, DC Cherry Blossom festival over the next two weeks, there are still good deals on hotel rooms. To save the most money, I would use:
Priceline, Hotwire or LastMinute (providing last minute packages including air/hotel, air/car, hotel/car or air/hotel/car). Because of the bad economy, you may find numerous great deals this year for what is normally a high-demand and expensive period to visit DC.

(2) If you are looking to stay in the Washington, DC area for an extended time this summer, the Marriott Residence Inn in downtown Bethesda, MD is offering an entire suite/apartment including kitchen, bedroom, living room and bathroom as well as free internet and free American breakfast for around $83/night for AAA members. The rate is valid on Thursday-Sunday nights with a three night minimum stay. This is an excellent deal for an extremely convenient hotel that is walking distance to the Metro. Full rules/restrictions and booking details can be found here. (Though the link states rooms start at $97/night, I have found suites with King beds starting at $83/night.)

Travel Deal of the Day (September 9, 2008)

Another travel deal blog, Frugal Travel Guy, has listed a great deal:

The Deal:
20% off of Marriott hotels for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. You must book by September 22, 2008 for stays through December 21, 2008. I have looked at the hotel rates using this promotion, and this discount appears to be taking 20% off of the best rates at many Marriott hotels. Be sure to read the rate rules for any room you consider purchasing.

How:
Go to the Marriott 20% Off Fall Deal.

Travel Deal of the Day (June 3, 2008)

Marriott has a very good deal for weekend stays at Marriott hotels in the Washington, DC area.

The Deal:
Marriott is offering all members of its frequent stay program (Marriott Rewards) 25% off of its already discounted weekend rates for stays until September 1, 2008. In addition, if you are an “elite” member of Marriott Rewards (which is obtainable either by simply having a Marriott Visa card or staying at least 10 nights at a Marriott hotel within that last 12 months), you will also receive a $50 Bonus Buck (gift certificate) for your next stay.

How:
For the rate for non-elite Marriott Rewards members, use the code “M11” when making your reservation at Marriott.com or at (800) 228-9290. For the rate for elite Marriott Rewards members, use the code “E0S” when making your reservation at Marriott.com or at (800) 228-9290.

The Inside Scoop:
I found rates at some nice three and four star Marriott hotels in Washington, DC for under $100/night. If you factor in the $50 gift certificate, the rates for a one-night stay are excellent (under $50/night, if you include the value of the gift certificate) especially in an expensive city such as Washington, DC.

Travel Deal of the Day (December 28, 2007)

If you are dreaming of a Hawaiian vacation in 2008, here is a deal to help you make that dream a reality.

The Deal:
The Marriott in Waikiki (Oahu) is offering a fourth night free when paying for three nights. The deal also includes free breakfast and a room upgrade. Be sure to check whether the non-package rates for your dates sum to a lower amount (for four nights) than three nights using this package.

How:
Go to the Waikiki Marriott Free Night Deal.

Travel Deal of the Day (October 9, 2007)

Marriott is offering bonus points in its Marriott Rewards frequent guest club for referring others to the program.

The Deal:
Receive 1,000 Marriott Rewards bonus points for each stay at a Marriott Hotel by a friend that was referred by you to the Marriott Rewards program. You may refer up to five friends a year, and you may receive credit for up to five stays per friend per year.

How:
Go to the Marriott Rewards Referral Deal.

Travel Deal of the Day (September 20, 2007)

If you are booking a Marriott hotel, you should look into Marriott Rewards special rates.

The Deal:
Marriott does not always publish the existence of Marriott Rewards Club special rates, but these rates are often available at quite a discount when compared with standard rates. Marriott Rewards is Marriott’s frequent guest club (free membership). During a recent search for hotel rates at a resort destination, very few discounts were available, but the hotel had discounted its rates 30% under the Marriott Rewards plan.

How:
To find Marriott Rewards rates, use the code “M11” when checking for rates at http://www.marriott.com/. To join Marriott Rewards, go to http://www.marriottrewards.com/. Please note, you must join Marriott Rewards before using a Marriott Rewards rate.

Travel Deal of the Day (August 29, 2007)

American Express and Marriott are offering a promotion when you book a Marriott Hotel with an American Express Card.

The Deal:
Receive up to $250 ($50/night) in American Express Travelers Checks for using booking a Marriott hotel and using an American Express card for your Marriott hotel stay in AZ, CA, FL, HI, Mexico, the Caribbean and Thailand. The offer is valid only on “premium view rooms” through December 30, 2007.

How:
Go to http://www.marriott.com/ and use code AX6 when booking.

Travel Deal of the Day (July 12, 2007)

Marriott and Hertz have extended their buy two nights, get one night free promotion through the end of the year – including the Thanksgiving and December holidays.

The Deal:
Stay Two Nights, Get the Third Night Free at Participating Marriott Hotels and Resorts.

When:
Now through December 30, 2007 for a weekend stay of at least three nights (offer valid Thursday through Monday, with a minimum of three consecutive nights that include a Saturday night).

How:
1) Go to the Marriott/Hertz Deal.

2) Find an available hotel and click "Show Rates & Rooms" to find all available rooms.

3) When booking, ensure that the “rate rules” (which should be displayed before confirming the reservation) state that the Hertz promotion applies for the dates you requested. Print those rate rules to ensure you receive the appropriate discount at check-out.

4) According to the rules, the hotel will charge you for all three nights, then subtract the final night off of your bill at check-out.

The Inside Scoop:
1) The terms of the offer require you to rent a car with Hertz to be eligible for the deal, but the Hertz rental does not have to be at the same time as your hotel stay.

2) If you are staying more than just a weekend, try checking rates for three weekend nights using this promotion and then checking rates using some other discount for the other nights of your stay.

Travel Deal of the Day (May 31, 2007)

Dining at nice resorts is expensive. Especially in very expensive cities such as New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Paris, London and Honolulu, dinner for two can easily be as expensive as a night in a hotel.

The Deal:
Marriott offers prepaid certificates for dinner for two people, which include: appetizer, salad, entrée, dessert, and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages. The certificates are $99 (for dinner for both people) and are a great deal if you are in a very expensive city. You do not even have to stay at a Marriott hotel to use the certificate for dinner.

How:
Go to the Marriott Dinner For Two page.

The Inside Scoop:
Marriott knows this is an extraordinary deal in super expensive cities, so Marriott has blacked out some of the most expensive restaurants in the most expensive cities such as New York City and Honolulu. However, there are still quite a few Marriott restaurants even in the most expensive cities which will accept these certificates. For instance, though one expensive restaurant at the JW Marriott in Ko Olina (Oahu) is excluded from this certificate, there are still other expensive restaurants at the JW participating with the certificate as well as all restaurants at the Marriott in Waikiki.