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Trip reports, honest reviews, and points & miles news from around the world — written after actually staying, sailing, and flying.
Andaz 5th Avenue New York Review
My honest review of the Andaz 5th Avenue, my favorite NYC Hyatt: loft-style rooms across from Bryant Park, an excellent Globalist breakfast, and the Andaz
The Roosevelt New Orleans Review
My Roosevelt New Orleans review: the historic Waldorf Astoria, the legendary Sazerac Bar, rooftop pool, and booking this landmark on Hilton points.
Wynn Las Vegas Tower Suites Review: The Quiet Luxury Corner of the Strip
My Wynn Tower Suites stay: private entrance, Parlor Suite upgrade, Amex Fine Hotels perks, restaurants and the exclusive pool deck.
W Las Vegas Review: What the Delano Rebrand Actually Feels Like
My W Las Vegas review of the rebranded Delano: the all-suite, non-gaming tower at Mandalay Bay, my Corner King Suite, and how to book with Marriott Bonvoy.
Thompson Dallas Review: The Most Luxurious Hotel Downtown
My Thompson Dallas review inside The National: the curated art, my Globalist stay, Monarch on the 49th floor, and whether the pricing is worth it.
MGM Grand Las Vegas Review: The Massive South Strip Resort
My MGM Grand review: the massive south-Strip resort, the huge pool complex, dining, MGM Rewards Gold perks, and whether the size works for you.
Mandalay Bay Las Vegas Review: The Best Pool on the Strip
My Mandalay Bay review: the wave pool, lazy river and sand beach, a StayWell King room, dining, Shark Reef, and booking with MGM Rewards.
Luxor Las Vegas Review: The Iconic Pyramid on the Strip
A first-person Luxor Las Vegas review comparing pyramid vs tower rooms, dining, pools, location, and how to book with MGM Rewards.
The LINQ Las Vegas Review: The Best-Located Budget Hotel on the Strip
My honest LINQ Las Vegas review: center-Strip location, cheap rooms, the High Roller and Promenade, plus how I booked with Caesars Rewards.
Harrah's Las Vegas Review: Newly Renovated Center Strip
A Harrah's Las Vegas review covering renovated rooms, the Fulton Street Food Hall, Ramsay's Kitchen, pool, location, and Caesars Rewards.
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk Review: The Grand Club Makes It
My Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk review: the standout Grand Club with free beer and wine, my Globalist suite upgrade, and how to book with points.
Flamingo Las Vegas Review: Best Value on the Center Strip?
A Flamingo Las Vegas review covering the wildlife habitat, GO Pool, rooms, dining, center-Strip location, and booking with Caesars Rewards.
Bellagio Las Vegas Review: The Resort That Changed the Strip
My Bellagio review: renovated King Premier rooms, the fountains, the Conservatory, restaurants, courtyard pools, and how MGM Rewards helps.
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.
Sheraton Waikiki Review: A $200 Million Beachfront Reset
My Sheraton Waikiki review after a $200M renovation: beachfront rooms, the Edge infinity pool, a big suite upgrade on points, and how to book.
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Review: The Budget Way to Do Waikiki on Points
My Sheraton Princess Kaiulani review: the cheapest way to earn Marriott points in Waikiki, beach access, resort fee, and elite perks.
The Royal Hawaiian Review: Inside Waikiki's Pink Palace
My Royal Hawaiian review: the iconic 1927 pink palace on Waikiki, my ~$2,000 suite upgrade on points as a Bonvoy elite, dining, and how to book.
Moana Surfrider Review: Staying in the First Lady of Waikiki
My review of the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, the First Lady of Waikiki, with an oceanfront Diamond Tower room and the pros and cons.
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Review: The Reliable Oahu Hyatt
My review of Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, a two-tower Oahu hotel across from Waikiki Beach with a Regency Club lounge and points value.
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.