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Trip reports, honest reviews, and points & miles news from around the world — written after actually staying, sailing, and flying.
Hana-Maui Resort Review (Destination by Hyatt)
My review of the Hana-Maui Resort, a Destination by Hyatt: the end of the Road to Hana, TV-free bungalows, points booking, and whether the remote setting i
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal Review
My review of the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal: the private cliffside tunnel, plunge pools, El Farallon dining, and how to book with Hilton points or
Hotel Lincoln Chicago Review (JdV by Hyatt)
My honest review of Hotel Lincoln, JdV by Hyatt in Chicago: Globalist perks, the J. Parker rooftop, a suite upgrade, and how to book with points.
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Review
North Scottsdale's Westin Kierland has 27 holes of golf, a lazy river, a FlowRider, and a sunset bagpiper. Here is my take on this family and golf resort.
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Review
An official Disney Springs Resort Area hotel walkable to Disney Springs, with big rooms and a resort pool. Here is why it is strong value near Walt Disney
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.
Universal's Aventura Hotel Review: Best Value On Site
An honest review of Universal's Aventura Hotel: modern rooms, Bar 17 Bistro, the food hall, boat access, and why it is a smart on-site value.
Thompson Chicago Review: Gold Coast Style, Hyatt Points
An honest review of Thompson Chicago by Hyatt: Gold Coast location, mid-century rooms, dining, and how to book this boutique hotel with points.
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.
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort Review
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.
Marriott's Newport Coast Villas Review
One of the best Marriott timeshares I've stayed at: a two-bedroom villa on the Newport Coast, pools, Crystal Cove access, and how to book with points.
Orlando World Center Marriott & Imperial Palms Villas Review
A family-friendly Disney-area base: Imperial Palms villas next to the Orlando World Center Marriott, its waterpark, dining, and how to book with points.
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Review
My honest Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld review: the atrium resort, big pool, Tradewinds breakfast, and how I used Marriott status pre-cruise.
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