Is it just us, or are the frequent guest programs leaving the frequent flyer programs in the dust when it comes to summer promotions? From June 15 through Sept. 15, Marriott Rewards members will earn 5,000 bonus points for every third stay, up to a maximum of 25,000 bonus points. It is necessary to register, and members who register online will be entered into a 1 million points sweepstakes.

This promotion is only valid for residents of the United States and Canada. Remember that Marriott Rewards has just introduced Stay Anytime awards, so it should be easier to clinch the most sought-after hotels. What can you do with 1 million points? You could stay at the Paris Marriott Hotel Champs D’Elysees for over a month, blackout date free. There are also plenty of new adventure awards in the pipeline, including a murder mystery excursion aboard the Orient-Express.