You can get Marriott Platinum status with as few as 10 nights actually spent in Marriott hotels per year with the right strategy. This week, Greg and Nick discuss easy paths to Marriott Platinum and Titanium status.

00:00 Intro

00:45 Giant Mailbag: The Bilt card's hidden bonus

03:28 Lessons learned from traveling as a group of 5

https://frequentmiler.com/points-for-family-travel/

12:46 Card Talk: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card

https://frequentmiler.com/mrplus/

20:20 Award Talk: Booking an IHG free night with a certificate when there is no points availability

https://frequentmiler.com/reminder-ihg-free-night-certs-sometimes-work-when-points-dont/

24:35 Mattress Running the Numbers: New Hilton offers include a free night certificate for a limited time

https://frequentmiler.com/amxhilton/

https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card/

https://frequentmiler.com/amxhiltonbiz/

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31:50 Main Event: Easy Marriott Elite Status

https://frequentmiler.com/which-marriott-elite-benefits-apply/

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-bonvoy-choice-benefits/

https://frequentmiler.com/getting-the-elite-experience-without-elite-status-via-luxury-partner-programs/

1:03:06 Giant Mailbag: Can you cover travel insurance given your recent loss?

Music credit: Annie Yoder