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Trip reports, honest reviews, and points & miles news from around the world — written after actually staying, sailing, and flying.
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.
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.
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.
Disney's Riviera Resort Review: Skyliner, Topolino's & DVC
My Disney's Riviera Resort review: a upscale Disney Deluxe Villa resort with Skyliner access to Epcot, rooftop dining at Topolino's, and DVC villas.
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Review
An official Disney Springs Resort Area hotel walkable to Disney Springs, with big rooms and a resort pool. Here is why it is strong value near Walt Disney
Universal's Aventura Hotel Review: Best Value On Site
An honest review of Universal's Aventura Hotel: modern rooms, Bar 17 Bistro, the food hall, boat access, and why it is a smart on-site value.
Orlando World Center Marriott & Imperial Palms Villas Review
A family-friendly Disney-area base: Imperial Palms villas next to the Orlando World Center Marriott, its waterpark, dining, and how to book with points.
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Review
My honest Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld review: the atrium resort, big pool, Tradewinds breakfast, and how I used Marriott status pre-cruise.
Holiday Inn Orlando Disney Springs Area Review
My honest take on the Holiday Inn Orlando Disney Springs Area, an official Good Neighbor Hotel steps from Disney Springs and a budget win for families.
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort Review
My honest look at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort: refurbished rooms, themed sections, the food court, pools, and whether this value resort is worth it.
Waldorf Astoria Orlando Review: The Luxury Disney Hotel I Booked With Free Night Certs
A full review of Waldorf Astoria Orlando, including the Disney View room upgrade, shared pools, dining, and how I booked it with Hilton certificates.
Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Review: The Best Luxury Hotel Near the Parks?
A full review of The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes: rooms, spa, dining, the shared JW Marriott lazy river, and how I booked with a Marriott cert.
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes Review: A Lazy River Resort Minutes From Disney
An honest review of the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes: its lazy river, farm-to-table dining, golf, and how a travel advisor books it near Disney.
