Not to be outdone by Hyatt, it looks like Marriott Platinum Elite members are eligible for a special one-year complimentary membership to Clear.
Off the Website:
The Clear Card allows you to access a fast lane through airport security at 17 major airports nationwide. As the number of participating airports grows, so does the value of Clear. The first time you breeze through security without the unpredictable, long lines, you’ll marvel at the time you save.
Enrollment in Clear is easy and, for Marriott Platinum Rewards members, complimentary. Start the process online by clicking join now on the left, then bring two forms of government-issued I.D. to any Clear enrollment station, where an attendant will confirm your I.D.s, capture iris and fingerprint images, and take your photograph.
After that, we’ll mail you your card and you’ll be free and clear, ready to speed through airport security, whether you’re on your way to your next Marriott stay, or anywhere else.
While it is not accepted everywhere, it appears to be rolling out to more and more airports each month.
Airports Accepting the Clear card:
- Albany (ALB)
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG)
- Denver (DEN)
- Indianapolis (IND)
- Jacksonville (JAX)*
- New York JFK Terminals 1, 4 and 7 (JFK)
- New York LaGuardia Central Terminal (LGA)
- Newark Terminal B2 (EWR)
- Little Rock (LIT)
- Oakland (OAK)
- Orlando (MCO)
- Reno-Tahoe (RNO)*
- San Francisco (SFO)
- San José (SJC)
- Washington Dulles (IAD)
- Washington Reagan (DCA)
- Westchester (HPN)
Just enter “Marriott” followed immediately by your Marriott Rewards number in the discount field on the payment information page at the end of the enrollment process and receive your complimentary first year of membership.
Less time in a security line can only be a good thing.
Make a reservation at any Hilton Garden Inn with the promotion code, OHMS, and received a Yamaha USB Speaker (NX-U10).
You need to enter the code when making the reservation and it’s only valid between October 1st and October 30th 2007. The reviews for this speaker are decent and it is valued at $150.
Go here for additional details, but hurry!
Simple and free.
I’m slightly spoiled with my ubiquitous wireless access thanks to my EVDO connection. If you haven’t jumped on the EVDO train and you travel every week, I suggest you bring it up in the next company meeting. Sitting in the airport waiting for your plane to arrive doesn’t have quite the same sting if you can busy yourself with news, sports, YouTube, email, and everything else available with a wireless connection.
For those of you without EVDO connections, HotelChatter just completed their assessment of the best hotel chains of 2007 for free WiFi.
It looks like Marriott came ahead thanks to the free WiFi offered in their less expensive properties (Courtyard, Residence Inn, etc.). Personally, I’d rather have a nice bed than free wireless. Marriott is obviously targeting a different customer segment with their free WiFi. The only other properties I recognized as possibilities for the business traveler, besides the Marriott, were The W and The Omni and their free WiFi was limited to the lobby areas. That really just narrows it down to the Marriott low end properties for business travelers. If you’re staying at the W or the Omni and you’re on a business trip – you’re not likely traveling on a weekly basis and paying $9.95 / night isn’t really a big expense.
As a Marriott Platinum Member, I usually enjoy free internet access regardless of the Marriott. I’m sure most memberships programs offer the same benefits at the top levels.
Still, having a high-speed wireless connection at your disposal can’t be a bad thing so check it out.
DHL is offering a copy Fodor’s 1,001 Smart Travel Tips, a 400-page collection of great tips and ideas from the international travel-savvy editors at Fodor’sk as compensation if you spent a few minutes filling out a survey. It doesn’t seem like a bad deal if you don’t mind providing a little feedback and some personal information (of course!).
DHL’s sell line:
You’ll learn how to find the best prices for flights, hotel rooms and rental cars, avoid hassles at the airport and elsewhere, make the most of web resources, and much, much more. Plus, the book features local customs for dozens of international destinations. And it’s yours free just for completing our short survey.
The Terms and Conditions (aka fine print):
Promotional offer valid upon survey completion. Expires on date specified in advertising and/or while supplies last. Offer is nontransferable, nonnegotiable, and cannot be used for cash; void where prohibited. DHL reserves the right to cancel and change terms/conditions of offer and promotion without notice. Limit one per person. DHL has the absolute right to deny premium fulfillment to any survey submitted through unauthorized channels, altered web sites, by fraudulent means or in the event erroneous information is submitted. Offers cannot be delivered to P.O. boxes. DHL employees are not eligible. All services may not be available in all areas. Subject to DHL’s Terms and Conditions as published at dhl-usa.com and/or as set forth on the waybill of the country of origin. ©2007 DHL Express (USA), Inc. All rights reserved.
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Read all about it here.
Terms and Conditions
- Offer available for check-ins between September 11, 2006 and June 30, 2007.
- Offer valid Thursday through Monday, with a minimum of three consecutive nights that includes a Saturday night.
- One free night per room per stay.
- Must reserve Hertz car.
- Dates for Hertz rental do not have to match dates for Marriott hotel stay.
- Must reserve and pay for three nights (including a Saturday night) at a participating Marriott hotel to receive the third night free.
- Refund for third night will be granted at check-out.
- Offer not applicable to groups of ten or more.
- Offer valid for room and tax only. Additional fees may apply.
- Limited number of rooms & cars available for this promotion. Blackout dates and other restrictions apply. Availability, restrictions and stay requirements may vary at select resort and city locations.
- Stays booked under this promotion may not be combined with any other discounts or promotional offers.
- To take advantage of this offer after renting a car on Hertz.com, visit Marriott.com, call 1-866-775-5566, or contact your travel agent and request the Global Hertz/Marriott Offer.
- Offer valid for stays at participating Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, and Marriott Vacation Club International worldwide.