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A Signal That the Marriott Merger with Starwood Won’t Be Good for SPG Elites

November 13, 2017 by James Larounis 3 Comments

A Signal That the Marriott Merger with Starwood Won’t Be Good for SPG Elites

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I just finished up a stay at the Westin DFW for three nights for an annual event in Dallas I’ve been going to for a few years. The host hotel is the Westin, and I stay there every time – … [Continue reading]

Review: Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Solana

May 15, 2015 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

Review: Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Solana

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! The Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Solana is located in the Town of Westlake, approximately 20 minutes outside of DFW Airport. The hotel does provide complimentary shuttle service to the airport on the half hour, though you need to call for pickup … [Continue reading]

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