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Do you have a pile of Marriott Bonvoy points and no upcoming plans for a hotel stay? Or maybe you’re looking for an extra-impressive activity to share with a special someone?
If this could be you then Marriott Bonvoy Moments may be a great option!
In this article, we go over what exactly a Marriott Bonvoy Moment is and whether or not it’s a worthwhile choice for your hard-earned points.
Marriott Bonvoy Moments are part of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, and they give you the chance to redeem your Marriott Bonvoy points for unique opportunities instead of for the usual hotel stays and flight redemptions.
These Moments are available in locations around the world, and they include events such as:
By checking the Marriott Bonvoy Moments website, you can find a list of all the events currently on offer, as well as a list of new ones that are set to be released soon. The website is available in English, French, and Spanish, though we did find that some pages and search features don’t seem to work perfectly in French.
Some of the recent events that were on offer in Canada included,
What’s nice about the concert experiences is that they not only give you good tickets to the show and a hotel room for a night or two, but they also typically provide breakfast, snacks, and parking to round out the package offer.
To get your hands on a Marriot Bonvoy Moment, there are two ways to purchase: fixed-priced Moments and auctions.
The fixed-priced Marriott Bonvoy Moments have a set price, and when you find one you want to purchase, you can do so immediately, assuming you have enough points available.
Comparatively, the auctions start at lower price point and then Marriott Bonvoy members can bid on the event in question. This means that you could potentially get a great deal on an amazing experience!
Additionally, the fixed-price option also includes the occassional 1-point Drop, which offers access to incredible events for only 1 Bonvoy point! As you can imagine, these opportunities are quite limited and do require that you act immediately when they “drop.” To help you be the first in line, the 1-point drops do provide a countdown clock, so you can be online and ready to redeem right when they’re released.
Some things to keep in mind with Marriott Bonvoy Moments:
The fixed-rate and 1-point Moments are a straight exchange, so you just need to click to purchase when the chance arises. As long as you have enough points in your account, these events can be accessed as a straightforward redemption.
With the auctioned experiences, the highest bidder at the close of the auction wins the package.
To bid on an experience, you can place a one-time, manual bid by entering the amount you’d like to bid, or alternatively, you can set a maximum bid amount which lets the website continue to bid up to that amount on your behalf.
To further understand the bidding process, I recommend checking out the Marriott Bonvoy Moments website as they’ve done a great job of explaining the process fully.
If you do choose to bid on one of the auctions, remember that you can’t change your mind after you submit your bid, so make sure you’ve chosen the amount of points wisely.
The first step to enjoying one or more Marriott Bonvoy Moments is to earn a nice chunk of Marriott Bonvoy points, so that you can cover the auction or fixed-price cost.
To earn Marriott Bonvoy points, you do need to be a Marriott Bonvoy member, but conveniently, signing up is free, and you can easily join on the Marriott Bonvoy program website.
Once you’re a member, Marriott Bonvoy points are earned every time you stay at any Marriott property around the world, with the number of points you earn depending on the cost of your stay and any eligible expenses charged at the property.
If you don’t have any hotel nights coming up, you can also accumulate Bonvoy points by transferring points from other loyalty programs such as American Express Membership Rewards. Additionally, if you only need a few more points for your dream redemption, you can also buy Marriott Bonvoy points to help top up your account balance.
If you’re really looking to rack up Marriott Bonvoy points, one of the best ways to earn is with one of the Marriott Bonvoy co-branded credit cards: Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card and Marriott Bonvoy® Business American Express®* Card.
Both of these cards let you earn points on all of your purchases, making it easier to accumulate enough points for luxurious hotel redemptions or Marriott Bonvoy Moments.
These cards also come with the following valuable perks:
Both cards also typically come with pretty nice welcome bonuses, which really help jumpstart your earnings. Plus, the value of the Free Night Certificate will almost always offset the annual fee, so these are both cards worth hanging onto year after year.
Marriott Bonvoy Moments can definitely be worth the cost given how unique many of the experiences are. Nearly all the Moments on offer are events that are not available to the general public at any price, so even having the opportunity to access these VIP spaces is quite special.
Now obviously if you can snag one of the 1-point Drops, these are unquestionably a fantastic deal and a great way to enjoy a special event.
In terms of the fixed-priced Moments and the auctions, ultimately whether or not the price is worth it will depend a lot on the event in question, how much you want to attend, and how many extra Marriott Bonvoy points you have access to.
Marriott Bonvoy Moments give you and a guest a chance to enjoy one-of-a-kind VIP experiences like concerts, sports events, fine dining, and beautiful hotel stays around the world.
If you’re looking for a fun new way to explore the world, and you happen to have Marriott Bonvoy points to spare, you should definitely take a look at the exclusive events on offer.
That said, if you’d rather spend your points on a free night or two at a hotel, check out our guides to the best all-inclusive Marriott destinations, our favourite properties for under 100,000 points, and if that doesn’t satisfy, get inspired by looking at all the Marriott locations around the world.
Marriott Bonvoy Moments are a unique way to redeem your Marriott Bonvoy points for exclusive experiences like concerts, sports events, fine dining experiences, and more.
Moments are available in locations around the world and can be acquired through fixed-price redemptions (including 1-point Drops) and auctions.
To access Marriott Bonvoy Moments, you need to go to the program’s website and sign in to your Marriott Bonvoy account.
From there, you can peruse all the available and upcoming events.
To join Marriott Bonvoy, the Marriott brand loyalty program, simply go the Marriot Bonvoy website and click “Join Now.”
It’s free to join the program, and you can start earning points immediately on your next stay, or sooner with one of the Marriott Bonvoy co-branded credit cards.
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