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Trip reports, honest reviews, and points & miles news from around the world — written after actually staying, sailing, and flying.
La Quinta Resort & Club Review
My La Quinta Resort & Club review: the historic desert casita resort near Palm Springs, PGA West golf, tennis, and booking it on Hilton points.
Houston Airport Marriott at IAH Review
My honest review of the Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental: connected to every terminal by the airport subway, ideal for early flight
Hotel Rumbao San Juan Review
My take on Hotel Rumbao, a new Tribute Portfolio hotel in Old San Juan and one of the best pre-cruise bases steps from the piers and historic sites.
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.
Arizona Biltmore LXR Review
My Arizona Biltmore review: the 1929 Phoenix icon after its big renovation, the new waterslide, seven pools, dining, and booking it on Hilton points.
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
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.