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Yes, You Can Plan a Family Cruise in Less Than 48 Hours! - Our Cruise to Cozumel

This summer, we were very fortunate to plan mini vacations with our two year old!

Our first trip was a CRUISE to Cozumel from Galveston! It was only a four-day cruise, but it was super inexpensive (before the regular travel season - summer). I saw the rate only 2 days before the departure date and we paid for and planned the trip in less than 48 hours! 

Thank You #Marriott! - FREE Breakfast EVERYDAY! #Yum

Hello from Texas!

I am a huge Marriott fan, because I like their hotels and their customer service is impeccable! As a result, I try to select a Marriott when I have to travel in-state and out-of-state.

Yes, I was very excited to receive a Google Alert focused on a new perk in the Marriott Rewards program! FREE BREAKFAST on weekends for platinum and gold guests!

According to the news release..

Yes, you read correctly - FREE BREAKFAST! I am too excited! According to the Marriott website (2013)...

"It's a fresh perk for Gold and Platinum Elite Marriott Rewards members: Starting June 22 we will offer free continental breakfast for 2 at JW Marriott^®, Autograph Collection^®, Renaissance^® and Marriott Hotels^® across the U.S. and Canada* – every day, 7 days a week. When the concierge lounge is open, you and a guest can enjoy complimentary continental breakfast.

And there's more on the menu. Any time the lounge is closed, you'll have a choice of continental breakfast for 2 in the hotel's restaurant or 750 points.** Outside the U.S. and Canada you will continue to enjoy daily complimentary continental breakfast. So be watching for this delicious benefit. We're serving up good mornings, free and easy for you.

Plus, Platinum Elite members will enjoy a new flexibility with their Platinum Arrival Gift: Soon you can choose 500 points or a $10 food and beverage coupon to be used during your stay, with our compliments." From the Marriott Website.

I am very excited about this perk and I like the Marriott-based meals in the restaurant. #Yum!

Their omelets are always amazing and the best buffet I have ever had was in the St. Louis Marriott! :)

For more information, read this article from the Points Guy! - http://thepointsguy.com/2013/05/marriott-expands-breakfast-benefits-for-gold-and-platinum-elites/

Sincerely,

@WeekendsCount