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Trip reports, honest reviews, and points & miles news from around the world — written after actually staying, sailing, and flying.
The Westin Anaheim Resort Review
My honest review of The Westin Anaheim Resort: the best luxury hotel near Disneyland, with a rooftop bar, top-tier dining, and hot to earn the max Marriott Bonvoy points.
Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim Review (Walk to Disneyland)
My honest review of the Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim: walking distance to Disneyland, Bonvoy points and elite nights, freeway noise, and who it fits.
Disneyland Hotel Review (Anaheim)
My review of the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim: Frontier and Fantasy Tower rooms, a 3-bedroom suite tour, pools, Goofy's Kitchen, Trader Sam's, and perks.
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Review
My Hyatt Regency Mission Bay review: the three pools with waterslides, the marina, the SeaWorld location, and booking this San Diego resort on Hyatt points
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas Review
My honest take on Alila Marea in Encinitas: ocean-view rooms, dining, beach access, and whether the Hyatt points redemption is worth it.
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Review
My review of the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach: a value Orange County base for the beaches and Disneyland, with pools, golf next door, and how to book with p
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa Review: Legoland Value
An honest review of the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa: private Legoland entrance, shared Westin facilities, a 35K Bonvoy cert booking, and the catches.
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Review: Carlsbad Family Base
An honest look at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad: eight pools, two golf courses, dining, and how to book this 400-acre family favorite.
Marriott's Newport Coast Villas Review
One of the best Marriott timeshares I've stayed at: a two-bedroom villa on the Newport Coast, pools, Crystal Cove access, and how to book with points.
La Quinta Resort & Club Review
My La Quinta Resort & Club review: the historic desert casita resort near Palm Springs, PGA West golf, tennis, and booking it on Hilton points.
Andaz San Diego Review
My honest 2026 take on the Andaz San Diego, a Hyatt hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter with a standout rooftop pool and rooms that are starting to show their age
Park Hyatt Aviara Review: Is This the Best Luxury Resort Near San Diego?
My Park Hyatt Aviara review: renovated rooms, Ember & Rye by Richard Blais, a Miraval spa, Arnold Palmer golf, and why Globalists should book it.
