My review of the InterContinental Miami: renovated bay-view rooms, rooftop pool, dining, and why it's a strong pre-cruise night near the port.

My honest take on Alila Marea in Encinitas: ocean-view rooms, dining, beach access, and whether the Hyatt points redemption is worth it.

My take on the Westin Cancun Resort Villas & Spa as a Marriott Titanium member, from the two-sided beach and lagoon setting to booking tips.

My honest review of the Sheraton Mesa at Wrigleyville West next to Sloan Park, the Cubs spring training base, and how it holds up off-season.

My balanced take on the Thompson Austin by Hyatt downtown, from the rooftop pool to World of Hyatt points and whether it is worth the price.

My honest take on the Hilton Galveston Island Resort on the Seawall, plus why it is a smart pre-cruise pick for Galveston departures.

My review of the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson: a Sonoran Desert resort with Jack Nicklaus golf, a big waterslide, and how I booked it on Marriot

My review of Baker's Cay Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton in Key Largo: a waterfront Florida Keys base with two beaches, pools, and kayaks you can book o

My review of the Thompson Zihuatanejo on Playa La Ropa: a relaxed upscale beach resort you can book with World of Hyatt points, plus my Lagoon Suite stay.

My review of the Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York: a points-friendly layover hotel with a casino downstairs, and how I scored a suite up

My review of the Hyatt Grand Central New York: a reliable Midtown Hyatt by Grand Central Terminal, plus the trendier Dream Midtown alternative.

My review of the Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town: rooftop pool, walkable nightlife, and why it is my pick among Hilton's Scottsdale cluster.

My review of the Le Meridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport: a strong pre-cruise pick near FLL and Port Everglades, on points or cash.

My honest review of the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa: lazy river, golf, points value, resort fees, and who should book.

My Trailborn Grand Canyon review: a boutique outdoor hotel in Williams, AZ near the Grand Canyon Railway, now part of the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bo

My JW Marriott Camelback Inn review: adobe casitas, pools, spa, golf, and my Marriott Platinum suite upgrade at this classic Scottsdale desert resort.

My honest JW Marriott Charlotte review: Uptown location, rooftop pool, Caroline's Oyster Bar, club lounge, and how to book it with Bonvoy points.

My Impression Moxché by Secrets review: an adults-only, all-inclusive Playa del Carmen resort with butler suites, and how it prices with Hyatt points.

My Disney's Riviera Resort review: a upscale Disney Deluxe Villa resort with Skyliner access to Epcot, rooftop dining at Topolino's, and DVC villas.

My review of the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach: a value Orange County base for the beaches and Disneyland, with pools, golf next door, and how to book with p