Throughout the pandemic, we’ve seen numerous deals on point purchases, and Marriott’s latest offer could be a strategic opportunity for future travel. As long as you have a specific redemption in mind, buying points can save you money. Until April 3rd, Marriott is presenting a fantastic offer. Keep in mind that Marriott’s pricing is dynamic and rates can fluctuate significantly from one night to the next.
In the past, we’ve seen discounts of up to 30%, as well as bonuses of 40-50%, so it’s worth considering the value of this offer in comparison. Typically, I’m not a big advocate of purchasing Marriott points, as they’ve traditionally capped the annual maximum at 50,000 points. This limitation meant that beyond redeeming points for award nights, there wasn’t much potential for arbitrage. However, earlier this year, Marriott raised the maximum to 100,000 points (excluding any bonus). With this offer, you can earn 140,000 Marriott Bonvoy points for $1250, or $0.00893 per point. This presents plenty of potential opportunities to take advantage of high-priced properties worldwide, particularly during off-peak seasons when point pricing is comparatively lower than cash value.
