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Trip reports, honest reviews, and points & miles news from around the world — written after actually staying, sailing, and flying.
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.
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.
Los Angeles (San Pedro) Cruise Parking: Rates and Options
Where to park for your San Pedro cruise, what the World Cruise Center lots cost, offsite park-and-cruise picks, airport transfers, and ways to save.
Best Hotels Near the Los Angeles and Long Beach Cruise Ports
A travel advisor's guide to the best hotels near the Los Angeles (San Pedro / World Cruise Center) and Long Beach cruise terminals, including walkable options, budget picks, LAX fly-in, and park-and-cruise.