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The Rewards Of Traveling

I’m a millennial, that fabulous group otherwise known as Generation Y who are currently between the ages of 18 and 34. We are a very interesting group who are incredibly well versed in technology while also being hard working and civic minded. We think both locally and globally, and frankly, it’s a great generation to be a part of.

Generation X is now 35-49, and Baby Boomers are 50-67, but there is one thing we all pretty much have in common, and that is: we love to travel and would love to do more of it. The way we travel, though, and the reasons for it, can vary a great deal.

Marriott Rewards Credit Card from Chase is an expert when it comes to us millennial travelers, and recently conducted a nationwide survey on travel preferences among people 18-67 who stay in a hotel at least five nights a year, whether for business, fun, or both. It turns out that unlike other generations, we tend to travel with a purpose as 84% of millennials would travel abroad to participate in volunteer activities.  That purpose is personal fulfillment and adventure, or to volunteer to help in an area that needs some sort of aid.

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We also like to travel in a different way…in style. Marriott Rewards Credit Card shares that millennials prefer trendy hotspots and areas with a booming culture more than older travelers. Millennials are also much more likely to visit  a destination if a movie was filmed there or by celebrity influence, or one that involves memorable activities and a fun nightlife. I totally agree with this!

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Unlike my parents who visit the same place year after year after year to just hang around and do the same thing they do at home (eat and sleep), I love to change it up. I like to visit places that I saw featured somewhere, and if I’m traveling somewhere for work that looks amazing, I’ll be sure to extend my stay to enjoy a few extra days and see the area. I’ve swam with dolphins in Alaska, kayaked through rain forest rivers, shopped in the Grand Bazaar in Turkey and rode a camel by the pyramids in Egypt…who wouldn’t want to just absorb the amazingness of the whole world in every single area you  visit?

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I really love to travel, most people do (even my airplane-phobic husband is happy to hit the road for a change of scenery), and look forward to some great family vacations this year.




  • I’m not a millenial but it would be great to travel like one. Having rewards point to spend on each new destination would help a lot.

  • Catherine S

    This sounds like a great card. I would love to start traveling more. I need to plan my next trip.

  • Amber C.

    Looks like a blast! I haven’t been on travelling adventure in awhile! I’m over due for one!

  • Pam

    We love Marriot. My daughter and her husband stay at their properties a lot when they travel too.

  • Marcie W.

    I have so many destinations left to visit on my travel bucket list. A card with these types of rewards would certainly come in handy!

  • Rachel Ferrucci

    I travel a lot so a card with reward points is a must have, it’ll come in handy for business or pleasure traveling.

  • Tracey

    Travelling is my favourite thing to do. In fact, I’m off to Boston tomorrow. It is so important to experience the world!

  • Rachelle

    This sounds like an awesome card for anyone that loves to travel. I will have to look into getting one!

  • Catherine S

    I agree I could use a card with these rewards. I love to stay at Marriot hotels. They are always nice and clean.