Picture it: You’ve planned your upcoming cruise for months. You chose the perfect ship and itinerary, rounded out your vacation wardrobe and weeded through endless lists of dining and entertainment options. Then, you board the ship and head to the excursions desk only to discover there’s no more room on that once-in-a-lifetime adventure that was…

Marriott Bonvoy has a large footprint, so it’s not uncommon to see Marriott brands in the destinations you visit. But even if you’ve decided you want to stay at a Marriott hotel or resort, you still have to decide how to book. When deciding how to book, it may be worth considering how much value…