The travel blog
Trip reports, honest reviews, and points & miles news from around the world — written after actually staying, sailing, and flying.
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
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas Review
My honest take on Alila Marea in Encinitas: ocean-view rooms, dining, beach access, and whether the Hyatt points redemption is worth it.
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa Review: Legoland Value
An honest review of the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa: private Legoland entrance, shared Westin facilities, a 35K Bonvoy cert booking, and the catches.
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Review: Carlsbad Family Base
An honest look at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad: eight pools, two golf courses, dining, and how to book this 400-acre family favorite.
Andaz San Diego Review
My honest 2026 take on the Andaz San Diego, a Hyatt hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter with a standout rooftop pool and rooms that are starting to show their age
