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Trip reports, honest reviews, and points & miles news from around the world — written after actually staying, sailing, and flying.
Secrets Moxche Playa del Carmen Review
My honest review of Secrets Moxche Playa del Carmen: adults-only all-inclusive, plunge-pool suites, and how to book it with World of Hyatt points.
Andaz Maui at Wailea Review: The Wailea Resort I Keep Booking on Points
My honest review of the Andaz Maui at Wailea, including the World of Hyatt points cost, the infinity pools, dining, and Globalist perks.
Universal Stella Nova Resort Review: Is Universal’s Value Hotel Worth It?
My honest Universal Stella Nova Resort review — rooms, pool, dining, prices, and the 10-minute walk to Epic Universe. Is this value hotel worth it?
Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen Review
My review of the Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen Main House: a design-forward hotel on 5th Avenue with a rooftop pool, plus its beach sister property.
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.
Wailea Grand Champions Villas Review: Maui on Hyatt Points
My Wailea Grand Champions Villas review: World of Hyatt villas from 20,000 points, one-bedroom layouts for a family of four, and Globalist perks in Maui.
Walt Disney World Swan Review: Bonvoy Points at Disney
My Walt Disney World Swan review: booking with Marriott points, the renovated rooms, walking to Epcot and Hollywood Studios, and the Disney perks you get.
Hotel San Jose Review: South Congress Austin Boutique
My honest take on Hotel San Jose on South Congress in Austin, from the courtyard rooms to the pool, coffee bar, and whether the rates are worth it.
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.
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando Review
My review of Loews Sapphire Falls at Universal Orlando: Caribbean theme, boat transport, the biggest pool on property, and how it stacks up on value.
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport (MCO) Review
My review of the Hyatt Regency inside the MCO terminal: Globalist perks, runway-view rooms, rooftop pool, and why it's the best late-night Orlando sleep.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Review (Big Island)
My honest review of the Waikoloa Beach Marriott on Hawaii's Big Island: A-Bay beach, pools, Bonvoy points value, resort fees, and who it suits.
Four Points by Sheraton LAX Review
A fair review of the Four Points by Sheraton LAX: a cheap Marriott with a free airport shuttle, good for a layover, with a few real misses to know first.
Holston House Nashville Review (JdV by Hyatt)
My review of Holston House Nashville, a JdV by Hyatt hotel: 20,000 points a night, Globalist perks, a rooftop pool, and a walkable spot near Broadway.
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.
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Review
My review of Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando: the closest hotel to the parks, free Express Pass, rooms, pool, and whether it is worth it.
Hyatt House LAX Review
My Hyatt House LAX review: the free 24/7 airport shuttle, kitchenette rooms, free breakfast, and rooftop runway views for an LAX layover on Hyatt points.
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
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa Review
My Miraval Arizona review: the original Tucson wellness resort, the all-inclusive model, the daily resort credit, spa, food, and booking it on Hyatt points
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street Review
My JW Marriott Tampa Water Street review: the rooftop pools, suite upgrade, downtown location, and booking this luxury hotel on Marriott Bonvoy points.