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Trip reports, honest reviews, and points & miles news from around the world — written after actually staying, sailing, and flying.
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Review: Modern Rooms With a Couple of Catches
My review of Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach, the newest-feeling Oahu Hyatt, with the shallow pool and no Globalist breakfast downsides covered.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Review: Waikiki's Sprawling Beachfront Icon
My Hilton Hawaiian Village review: the sprawling Waikiki resort with a lagoon, five pools, the Rainbow Tower, Friday fireworks, and how to book it right.
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.
Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Review: A Hilltop Retreat Above the Eternal City
My Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria review: hilltop pools, art, free Diamond breakfast, and why it is a smart pre-cruise Rome base.
Park Hyatt Zurich Review: Modern Luxury Steps from the Lake
My Park Hyatt Zurich review: modern rooms, Parkhuus dining, the Onyx bar, and how to use World of Hyatt points at one of Zurich's top hotels.
Park Hyatt Dubai Review: Home to One of the Best Hotel Pools in the World
My Park Hyatt Dubai review: the stunning new Lagoon pool, a low-rise creekside resort, great dining, and how to book it with World of Hyatt points.
Park Hyatt Doha Review: A Quietly Excellent Stay in Qatar
My Park Hyatt Doha review: a 187-room luxury hotel in Msheireb, with a Globalist Park Suite upgrade, strong dining, and a smart pre-flight base.
Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile Review: Does It Have the Best View in Paris?
My honest Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile review: Eiffel Tower view rooms, the Windo Sky Bar, points cost, and elite perks for a Paris stay.
Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin Review: A Points Base in Ireland
My Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin review: a walkable spot near the Guinness Storehouse, points and cert value, a family room, and elite perks.
Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue Review: A Points Play in Manhattan
My Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue review: a smart 25,000-point Manhattan hotel steps from the Empire State Building with city views.
Great Scotland Yard Hotel Review: A Historic London Luxury Stay
My Great Scotland Yard Hotel review: a historic Whitehall building, 25,000 Hyatt points a night, a Koestler Suite upgrade, and standout dining.
Grand Hyatt Athens Review: A Points-Friendly Base Near the Parthenon
My honest Grand Hyatt Athens review: a newer Category 4 Hyatt about a mile from the Acropolis, with a rooftop pool and Globalist perks.
Fairmont Olympic Seattle Review: A Restored Grand Dame Downtown
My Fairmont Olympic Seattle review: a restored 1924 landmark downtown with an indoor pool, spa, and a strong base before an Alaska cruise.
Andaz Dubai The Palm Review: A Lifestyle Stay on Palm Jumeirah
My Andaz Dubai The Palm review: 20K Hyatt points, a Globalist suite upgrade, beach and pools on Palm Jumeirah, plus standout dining and Burj Al Arab views.
Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain Review: Desert Luxury Near Tucson
My Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain review: the Sonoran desert setting near Tucson, Jack Nicklaus golf, three pools, a 235-foot slide, spa, and standout dining.
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.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Review: My Favorite Off-Property Disney Base
My honest Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress review: Globalist perks, free breakfast and parking, pools and grounds, and why it beats staying on Disney property.
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.