62,500 points: Taste the New Orleans jazz scene
Enjoy a unique music and culinary adventure in the home of New Orleans jazz. Experience the French Quarter’s iconic Preservation Hall and savour a brunch of Creole poached egg dishes or Bananas Foster Pancakes, washed down with Ramos Gin Fizz or Bloody Mary, as live jazz musicians play. Or, opt for a three-course Creole dinner with delicious wine at the Garden District restaurant, Commander’s Palace.
30,000 points: Indulge in English afternoon tea
Feast on dainty sandwiches, light-as-air cakes, endless cups of tea and a glass of champagne, as part of a traditional afternoon-tea experience. You and a friend will dine in the atmospheric library at London Marriott Hotel County Hall, with views across the Thames to the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. Afterwards, retreat to Gillray’s Bar to sample the head bartender’s signature cocktail.
75,000 points: Shop for designer bargains in New York
New Yorkers are admired the world over for their instinctive sense of style. Now, you can take a bite out of the Big Apple’s fashion scene as part of an exclusive personal shopping experience. You’ll have access to designers’ lines pre release, and be whisked around all the secret cupboards of the city – the ones usually only available to the magazine editors, stylists and stars.
30,000 points: Cook the perfect steak in Dubai
There’s an art to cooking the perfect steak – and award-winning Chef Iqbal, at JW’s Steakhouse in Dubai, is ready share his secrets. From selecting the right cut to seasoning and technique, pick up some indispensible tips as part of a private masterclass for two. Afterwards, enjoy a three course menu at JW’s Steakhouse and take home a couple of steak knives engraved with your names.
Marriot Rewards explained
The Marriott Rewards loyalty card scheme allows customers to earn points at more than 4,000 Marriott International hotels in more than 70 countries. Members can use their points for hotel nights, room upgrades, designer merchandise, or even in exchange for a variety of lifestyle experiences. Learn more at experiencesmarketplace.com
