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Don’t Miss Marriott Bonvoy’s Best Cyber Week Sale Yet

by Aoife O'Riordan

Nov 21, 2024

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa © Marriott International

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Marriott Bonvoy announces its best Cyber Week sale of all time, allowing family travelers to have fun and save big. Beginning Nov. 26, Marriott Bonvoy members receive an exclusive 25 percent discount, the largest ever offered, when booking the Cyber Week sale offer in the Marriott Bonvoy app for stays between Dec. 1 and Jan. 20, 2025. Members have until Dec. 3 to book.

 

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© Marriott International

Members who prefer to book online will save 20 percent off their stay for the same sale on the same dates.

 

Participating hotels include nearly 6,000 properties around the world, such as Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa; JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes; and Moxy Halifax. Grande Lakes Orlando goes particularly big for the holidays, making for the perfect spot for a family trip this winter.

 

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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa © Marriott International

In addition to the limited-time sale, Marriott Bonvoy also celebrates the season by participating in Giving Tuesday, allowing members the chance to donate points earned via bookings and other purchases to any of the philanthropic partners Marriott Bonvoy supports, including World Wildlife Fund, World Central Kitchen, The Arne M. Sorenson Hospitality Fund and Matthew Shepard Foundation. Marriott Bonvoy has also committed to matching five points for every one donated.

 

Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques is offering double the points on any mattress purchase, including the new Westin Heavenly Bed. Those who purchase a mattress from any of Marriott Bonvoy’s 15 branded retail stores earn 20,000 points redeemable for free nights and travel perks around the globe.

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