Has anyone stayed in the Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali? Planning a trip in the fall and wanted to stay here but don’t want to pay extra for the Hokupa (not using points). Is the hokupa a must?

Men: any brands that you prefer for pullover shirts that look professional for business trips ?

Qn about SPG platinum breakfast amenity - is it valid only once during the stay or for each day? I'm told I can use it only once during the stay 🤷🏻‍♂️

Has anyone ever tried to use their PIV card to book the GSA rate for a personal hotel stay

My in-laws are coming to visit for the holidays, does anyone have any leads on a nice (but not too pricey) hotel or Airbnb in the Downtown area?

Thoughts on the best domestic mileage program? Any recommendations for someone also potentially using those miles for international redemptions?

Can someone look into their 🔮 and let me know if you think it’s feasible to go to the Grand Canyon or Zion late July/early aug?

Any accountant recommendations in NYC? Looking for someone who understands the travel situation of consultants, etc. TIA!

Has anyone used the annual elite gift to buy a mattress through Marriott? If I buy it on my Boundless card will I get 6x points?

Any recommendations on credit cards with lounge access? Currently have the Chase Sapphire Reserve which has Priority Pass, but have been turned away from lounges not accepting PP at peak times

Diamond w/ Delta & have 0 status w/ any other airline except w/e basic United status Marriott gives. New project in Chicago, worth it to switch or just deal w/40 min layovers in Detroit/Atlanta?

For those who use via fairly often: do you tip your via drivers?

Almost 4 weeks in and my status is still wrong. It was correct for the first ~1 day and then bumped down a level. Shouldn’t be hard as all my nights last year were SPG. This is ridiculous.

Traveling to DC for 4 days. Looking for Marriott with parking and maybe concierge lounge functioning. Anyone use a Marriott recently they can recommend?
Open to other suggestions too. Thanks

Why platinum and no longer platinum elite?

I have 7 years of work exp in Data analytics & Data engineering team. Right now managing a team of 12. Will PMP certification help in career growth ? Needed some view points.

Going solo to Denver next weekend for a couple of days. Planning to stay downtown, any hotel recommendations? Also any suggestions for things to do? I am not much into hiking but planning to do a hiking trip. I saw a bunch on hiking experiences on Airbnb, so will most likely do one of those, but would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

Do you guys have any tips or when to purchase ticket to south east asia? All tickets I see is hovering around $2000 roundtrip.

Thinking about picking up a Seamaster and torn between an aqua terra and the 300m. What’re peoples thoughts?

Traveling next week. What hotel has the best promotion now?

Engineering influencers to follow?

Which subfields of engineering are going to show the most growth in the next ten years, in your opinion?

I wish normal people thought what we do for a living is as cool as we think it is

When you try to log in Monday morning and can’t. Call the help desk bc you think your password has expired only to realize you already changed it on Friday.

Are any consulting case books on Amazon worth it, and if so which are they?

Anyone working in global pricing & market access (P&MA) consulting? New to the field and conscious which firms are top in their game

Ugh I just signed to fix my house’s mortgage interest rate at 2,73% for 2years. Instantly regret it.

You guys are great. Serious question for all... when was the last time you drank and why was it the last time?

can anyone help me with standard package for Customer success manager/ key account manager salary. I have 2 years of experience. Need to know what can I expect for this role.

I am quitting my job and start a startup in Jan. Already have an offer from accelerators not sure if I take it yet. Any advice?

Should I take $120k offer for devops job in LA? 2 YOE

I’ve noticed that the are a few companies that aren’t performing a drug test as part of their onboarding, does anyone know if Microsoft are performing them at the current moment?

So many questions about staying or leaving. That window is now closed. Stay where you are. Stay inside. Wash your hands. FaceTime loved ones.

Any recommendations for a good adjustable standing desk? My apartment is small so looking for something that is <40in wide

I graduated law school in 2016 and work at a small-medium size firm. What should my salary be compared to other firms? (In the process of applying to other firms and I think I currently make on the lower end)

Any Ramadan tips for work?

Singapore hotel thoughts - JW seems nice and in a good location (Marina), St Regis seems slightly more luxurious perhaps but maybe not as good of a location and Westin has great views but is a Westin

Best places to see and restaurants to eat at in Miami? Also if there are any cafes to work out of during the day that would be great also!

Doing an India trip next year. Thoughts on spending 2/3 days in Jaipur? Too much? Any tips? TIA

Would you recommend Sedona during Christmas or San Diego during Christmas with a 1.5 year old? Entertainment, safety, meaningful experience-focused.

Sedona will be much colder, possibly snowing/icy and will be hiking, hot tub, enjoying the scenery focused. San Diego will be beach, enjoying scenery focused. Both Airbnb options look beautiful. Will also have 60 year old grandparents joining

Trying to go to Mexico on June, looking for beach and good places to party safely 😬

Has anyone been to the Martinique or St.Lucia? If so, any Rec?

Trying to fill 2-3 days somewhere on the west coast (will be coming from Seattle before coming back to the Midwest). Was thinking San Diego maybe - what is there to do in San Diego? Would it be fun solo? Any other places I should go instead? Basically have a full week off after 4th of July, thought I would just chill at home but now realizing I probably want to spend at least some of that time going somewhere.

Just got a “Sheraton Vacations” special offer to basically get 5 nights at a Florida property for $250.

I read the fine print and other than a need to be flexible in terms of when you book, it doesn’t seem like there is a catch.

Anyone familiar with this “promotion” and what the downside might be? Or are they just looking to drive revenue to their other areas (restaurants, spa, etc) with a cheap room?

Ritz or JW in Cancun?

If I skipped the outbound leg of a r/t, but want to take the return and have a boarding pass on my phone, does that mean I slipped by? It was a weird booking with chase points on 2 codeshare airlines

I'm going to Machu Picchu next month with my brother and hiking the Inca trail. Any recommendations on what I absolutely need to bring for the hike? Anyone who hiked the Inca trail take like a battery pack or something with them for their camera?

Also, I'm considering bringing my drone even tho I know I can't take it into any of the sacred places like Machu picchu. I also have to register it with customs when I get into the country. Is it still worth taking? I can use it around Cusco and Lima

Have a week or so off and thought why not to go to Hawaii? I've never been and keep hearing how beautiful it is. Would it be a good trip for a solo female traveler and what island/ activities would you recommend?

Best bachelor party cities?

Folks with united mileageplus silver status, if you are traveling to Asia on United operated flights with 3 companions on same ticket, do they get the same baggage allowance of 2 bags 70lbs each?

Do any of you work in a different country than your company is based? I would love to eventually work internationally (based in the USA), ideally remote, but I’m not sure how realistic it is for most people

Also unfortunately I don’t code so a programming jobs are out of the question, and I know many of those jobs are easily worked remote/internationally

What’s a good Marriott Bonvoy points vs $ conversion to make decisions on using points or $?
I’m contemplating 40k points vs $168 including taxes at a category 4 location

Looking for restaurant and affordable activities recommendations for first time visitors in Paris, thank you in advance!!!

Does anybody have ideas on how to use 2 weeks of vacation during covid? Can’t visit family without international travel, most friends are with their family/SOs and social distancing. Pto is expiring so it’s use it or lose it. Im in NYC. Thank you!

Iceland in Mid April
1) recommended with a 2.5 year old?
2) hotels to stay in - any good Marriott properties?
3) must do