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Trip reports, honest reviews, and points & miles news from around the world — written after actually staying, sailing, and flying.

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Sheraton Mesa Wrigleyville West Review

My honest review of the Sheraton Mesa at Wrigleyville West next to Sloan Park, the Cubs spring training base, and how it holds up off-season.

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My honest review of the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa: lazy river, golf, points value, resort fees, and who should book.

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A historic golf resort in downtown Chandler, Arizona: Arizona's first golf course, pools, spring-training access, and how to book it on IHG points.

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My Arizona Biltmore review: the 1929 Phoenix icon after its big renovation, the new waterslide, seven pools, dining, and booking it on Hilton points.