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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.
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.
Westin Cancun Resort Villas & Spa Review
My take on the Westin Cancun Resort Villas & Spa as a Marriott Titanium member, from the two-sided beach and lagoon setting to booking tips.
Thompson Zihuatanejo Review
My review of the Thompson Zihuatanejo on Playa La Ropa: a relaxed upscale beach resort you can book with World of Hyatt points, plus my Lagoon Suite stay.
Impression Moxché by Secrets Review: Is It Worth It?
My Impression Moxché by Secrets review: an adults-only, all-inclusive Playa del Carmen resort with butler suites, and how it prices with Hyatt points.
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal Review
My review of the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal: the private cliffside tunnel, plunge pools, El Farallon dining, and how to book with Hilton points or
The Cape, a Thompson Hotel Review: The Jewel of World of Hyatt in Cabo
The Cape, a Thompson Hotel review. Why this 25,000-point World of Hyatt Cabo resort with Arch views is one of the best redemptions I have booked.
Hyatt Place Los Cabos Review: The 5,000-Point Cabo Deal I Keep Recommending
A Hyatt Place Los Cabos review from a travel advisor. Why 5,000 World of Hyatt points a night makes this a smart first-night Cabo pick.
Dreams Los Cabos Review: All-Inclusive Cabo You Can Book on Points
A Dreams Los Cabos review from a travel advisor. An all-inclusive resort with a swimmable beach that now books through World of Hyatt.
JW Marriott Cancun Review: One of the Best Resorts in the Hotel Zone
My JW Marriott Cancun review: how I booked with a 35k free-night cert and suite night awards, the beachfront pools, spa, dining, and Platinum perks.
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Review: All-Inclusive on Points
My review of Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta, an all-inclusive resort I booked for 20k World of Hyatt points a night with a club-level suite.
Ensenada Cruise Excursions: Best Tours & What to Skip
A travel advisor ranks the Ensenada shore excursions worth booking, the La Bufadora vendor gauntlet, and ship vs independent picks.
Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta: Cruise Port Guide
A cruiser's guide to Puerto Vallarta: the Malecon, Old Town, Los Muertos Beach, tequila tasting, the Marigalante, taxi prices, and what to skip.
Things to Do in Mazatlan: Cruise Port Guide
A travel advisor's port guide to Mazatlan for cruisers, covering Old Town, the Malecon, Golden Zone beaches, pulmonias, cliff divers, Stone Island, seafood, prices, and safety.
Things to Do in Ensenada: Cruise Port Guide
A travel advisor's port guide to Ensenada for cruisers, covering the walkable downtown, the fish market, La Bufadora blowhole, Valle de Guadalupe wine country, the first fish taco, prices, taxis, and what to skip.
Cozumel Cruise Port: Things to Do & Tips
A cruiser's guide to Cozumel from a travel advisor and YouTuber: the three piers, beach clubs like Mr Sancho's and Paradise, downtown San Miguel, snorkeling, San Gervasio ruins, tequila, and real taxi prices.
Things to Do in Cabo San Lucas: Cruise Port Guide
A cruiser's guide to Cabo San Lucas: El Arco, Medano Beach, snorkeling, whale watching, water taxis, and what to skip on a tender day.
The Ultimate Mexican Riviera Cruise Guide
A travel advisor's honest, beginner-friendly guide to Mexican Riviera cruises. Ports, ships, when to go, packing, excursions, and who it suits.
Puerto Vallarta Shore Excursions: Best Tours & What to Skip
A travel advisor's picks for the best Puerto Vallarta cruise excursions, plus ship vs independent advice and the tours worth skipping.
